Katharine Bray
Katharine’s early career as a bank professional gives her a unique perspective on the needs of Vining Sparks’ derivative clients. She is the perfect speaker for those looking to understand “real world” applications of derivative products and strategies. More
John Crawford
As the head of Vining Sparks Strategic Products and Services, John is able to address a range of services including Loan Trading, Interest Rate Products and Asset Management. His broad financial services experience makes him an excellent choice for meetings involving Senior Management and/or Boards of Directors. More
Craig Dismuke
As the Chief Economic Strategist for Vining Sparks, Craig frequently publishes written articles and is frequent speaker at investment and industry conferences. His career in banking and fixed income provides him with a practical perspective and audiences appreciate his easy-to-understand style. More
Mark Evans
Mark is one of Vining Sparks’ most frequent speakers. He has served as the Director of Investment Strategies for almost 15 years and his experiences allow him to address a wide range of topics for any type of audience. Mark is a regular speaker at national conferences as well as Board meetings. More
Chris Goodson
Chris has spent the majority of his career employed by financial institutions. His previous experiences include extensive use of derivative products and his current role in the Interest Rate Products group makes him an excellent speaker for groups looking for “real world” applications of derivatives. More
Wade Oliver
As the Director of Asset/Liability Management, Wade has evolved into Vining Sparks’ resident expert in the areas of A/L and liquidity management. His background in Treasury management at a large bank gives him a unique perspective and he regularly presents to national and regional conventions. More
James Plunkett
James’ extensive experience on the “buy” side as well as the “sell” side make him an excellent speaking choice for groups wanting practical solutions and advice. As the former manager of a portfolio totaling $8 billion, James understands all aspects of portfolio and risk management. More
Rick Redmond
Rick has worked for and with financial institutions his entire career. As the head of Vining Sparks’ Interest Rate Products group, his current responsibilities combined with his prior experiences make him an excellent speaker to address derivative products and their use in managing risk. More
David Visinsky
David’s prior roles in investment banking and bank Treasury departments give him a unique perspective when dealing with clients of Vining Sparks. As a member of the Loan Trading department, he is able to address a wide range of audiences on comprehensive balance sheet strategies and the benefits and fine details of loan transactions. More
Randy Wade
Randy is the Director of Sales for Vining Sparks' sales force. He formerly headed the firm's Portfolio Strategies group and his wide range of experience makes him an excellent choice for meetings involving Senior Management and/or Boards of Directors. More
Wade Walker
Wade is the director of Vining Sparks’ Loan Trading desk. His career has focused on fixed-income capital markets including loan sales, portfolio purchases, and securitizations. This blend of experience from both the buy-side and sell-side allows him to provide a unique perspective to audiences on the topic of loan trading and portfolio strategies. More