Sharing Knowledge Series

In our eleventh episode of the Sharing Knowledge Series, our host and chief lending officer, Kevin Vonderau, is joined by Brian Toma CFP®, AIF®, CIAA ®, investment advisor representative at Freeman Heyne Toma Financial Advisors and Jon Park, executive chairman of Westfield Bank. Together they reflect on the financial trends of 2021 and discuss the economic outlook for 2022.

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In the tenth episode of the Sharing Knowledge Series, our host and chief lending officer, Kevin Vonderau, is joined by Lacy Rex, vice president, cyber strategic leader at Oswald Insurance, and Fred Franks, chief strategy officer at FIT Technologies. The group discusses current potential threats, the importance of cyber insurance, and the protocols to adhere to that can help your business avoid or overcome cyber and ransomware attacks.

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In the ninth episode of the Sharing Knowledge Series, our host and chief lending officer, Kevin Vonderau, is joined by Robert DeJournett, CDM, vice president of opportunity and inclusion at Greater Akron Chamber, and Julie Brandle, president and founder at Metis Construction Services. Together, they discuss the principles businesses embrace as they start the journey of diversity, equity, and inclusion. 

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In the eighth episode of the Sharing Knowledge Series, our host and chief lending officer, Kevin Vonderau, is joined by Eric Kempthorn, president at Kempthorn Motors, and Steve Butler, Westfield Insurance, personal lines product management & underwriting practices leader. Together, they explore the future of the automotive and insurance industries and the financial partnership that makes both possible.

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In the seventh episode of the Sharing Knowledge Series, our host and chief lending officer, Kevin Vonderau, is joined by Michael Jarrett, president at Jarrett Logistics Systems, and Jason Stevenson (CIC, CPIA, MBA), vice president at Oswald. Together, they discuss the future of transportation and logistics, while exploring its impact on the insurance industry.

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In the sixth episode of Westfield Bank’s Sharing Knowledge Series, host Kevin Vonderau is joined by Yvette Zingery (NCIDQ, IIDA, LEED AP), partner & interior design leader at SoL Harris/Day Architecture, and Dan Spring (SIOR), president & NAI business director at NAI Spring. Together, they explore the idea of the future of work and what it means for business and employees.

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In the fifth episode of Westfield Bank’s Sharing Knowledge Series, host Kevin Vonderau is joined by Diana Moeglin, director of service delivery and business operations at V2 Technology, and LuAnn Unrue, chief strategy officer at Environmental Design Group. Together, they explore the topic of digital transformation and their strategies to create a cycle of innovation for businesses.

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In the fourth episode of Westfield Bank’s Sharing Knowledge Series, host Kevin Vonderau is joined by Scot Flueckiger, corporate controller at UIS Insurance and Investments, Scott Dickey, senior account executive at UIS Insurance and Investments, and Mike Wagar, SVP and market leader of agency banking at Westfield Bank. Together, they explore the topic of mergers and acquisitions and its importance to growing businesses and insurance agencies.

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In the third episode of Westfield Bank’s Sharing Knowledge Series, host Kevin Vonderau is joined by Jarrod Long, CTP, senior vice president and treasury management leader at Westfield Bank and Ken Fange, president at On Technology Partners. Together, they explore the topic of cybersecurity and its importance to businesses and individuals in our digital age.

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In the second episode of Westfield Bank’s Sharing Knowledge Series, host Kevin Vonderau is joined by Brian Toma CFP®, AIF®, managing partner and owner at Freeman Heyne Toma Financial Advisors and Jon Park, Westfield Banks founder, chairman, and CEO. Together, they analyze current market conditions in order to present an economic outlook and provide a vision for the path forward in 2021.

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