Just in time for your budget and planning sessions, we have another special CU Strategy Session with the 2024 Economic Forecast. Our presenter for the session will be Blake Hastings, Senior VP of Corporate Strategy and Chief Economist from SWBC.
Blake has become a CU Strategy favorite with his accurate insight as a former Senior Vice President for the Federal Reserve and relevant application in working within the financial institution and credit union industry as an executive of SWBC. Please join us for the CU Strategy Roundtable 2024 Economic Forecast.
Our Roundtable Speaker
Blake Hastings joined SWBC as Senior Vice President of Corporate Strategy and Chief Economist in July 2021. In his role, he helps SWBC continue to grow successfully by providing leadership in the areas of strategic planning and corporate development. He also conducts research and analysis on the economy providing insights to SWBC business leaders and customers through an array of publications, presentations, and webinars. Additionally, he provides direction in the assessment, evaluation, and management of risk throughout the organization.
Prior to joining SWBC, Blake worked for the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas for over 14 years. He served as a Senior Vice President overseeing the San Antonio and El Paso branch offices; the Bank's HR function; and outreach to banking, business, academic, and community-based organizations of Texas, Southern New Mexico, and Northern Louisiana. He also served as a member of the Bank's Senior Management Committee leading several critical initiatives, including establishing a new leadership program to enhance the development of future senior management prospects, organizational change management and strategic planning, as well as leading several boards of directors and advisory councils.