Heidi is a regulatory compliance and internal audit executive with over 30 years of experience in the financial and professional services industries. Her clients include financial services organizations ranging from de novo banks to the largest institutions in the country. She has proven skills in project management, development and implementation of solutions, team leadership and communications.

Prior to joining CrossCheck, Heidi was a Director of Internal Audit and Financial Institutions for Jefferson Wells International, where she directed and performed comprehensive audit and compliance engagements for companies of various sizes and industries. She also held leadership positions in internal audit, mortgage operations, and compliance with Banc One Corporation (now JPMorgan Chase). Heidi has particular expertise in the areas of HMDA, Regulation Z, RESPA, AML/BSA and other consumer protection regulations. Heidi is a frequent instructor for the Wisconsin Bankers Association (WBA), and has presented for the Chicagoland Compliance Association (CCA), the California Mortgage Bankers Association (California MBA),  Compliance Association (CCA), the California Mortgage Bankers Association (California MBA), the Illinois Mortgage Bankers Association (IMBA), and the Texas Mortgage Bankers Association (TMBA).

Heidi is a published author on various audit and compliance topics in publications including ABA Risk and Compliance (fka ABA Bank Compliance), Mortgage Compliance Magazine and HousingWire. She is also the leading author of updates to various editions of the American Bankers Association Reference Guide to Regulatory Compliance.

 

Education

Bachelors in Accounting, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI