Special Discussion with DCG and LoanStreet

Ian Lampl is CEO & Co-Founder of LoanStreet Inc., an innovative online platform that helps financial institutions share, manage, and originate loans.

Prior to launching LoanStreet, Ian served as Deputy Chief Counsel for the Office of Financial Stability which implemented the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) for the United States Department of the Treasury. While at Treasury, Ian developed and managed a number of the Treasury programs to stem the financial crisis. For his work, he received the Treasury Secretary's honor award for exemplary public service.

Ian is recognized as an industry leader in loan participations and is a frequent speaker at banking, credit union, and financial technology conferences. Before joining Treasury, Ian was an attorney at Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP, where he focused on commercial lending and securities offerings. He graduated with honors from both University of Chicago Law School and Princeton University, where he received a B.S.E. in Electrical Engineering.

Matt Pieniazek is the President & CEO of Darling Consulting Group. He oversees all aspects of the firm’s strategy and directs the DCG team in working with over 600 banks and credit unions nationwide, ranging from de novo to $100B.

As one of the firm’s founders, Matt has led DCG for over 40 years in its mission to help clients transform the asset/liability process into a sustainable profit center. He specializes in partnering with institutions to enhance earnings and mitigate risk through comprehensive, tailored strategies for the entire balance sheet. He is a big believer in the value of data-driven insight and is convinced that simplifying the complex and changing the conversation matters most.

Matt is a frequent speaker and author on balance sheet and risk management topics and overall bank strategy.

Zach is a Managing Director at Darling Consulting Group. He helps management teams throughout the country improve financial performance. He focuses on strategies designed to more efficiently and effectively manage interest rate, liquidity, and capital risks, in addition to advising on regulatory compliance, stress testing, contingency planning, pricing, and derivatives. Zach also manages DCG’s capital planning service. Zach began his career with DCG in 2008 as a financial analyst. He earned a B.S. in finance from Boston College and his M.B.A from Babson College.