ACQUIRE OR BE ACQUIRED · FEB 1–3, 2026
Let's talk about leveraging data to drive growth and performance.
Attending AOBA 2026? Visit OptimaFI at Booth #55 and
we’ll make a donation to the charity of your choice to say “thank you!”
Attending AOBA 2026? Visit OptimaFI at Booth #55 and
we’ll make a donation to the charity of your choice to say “thank you!”
OptimaFI helps community financial institutions strengthen performance with clearer data, practical guidance, and solutions built for the realities you face every day.
Our solutions are built to help you...
We’ve partnered with Goodness Giveaway to offer a different kind of booth experience. When you stop by and chat with us, we’ll make a donation to a charity of your choice on your behalf.
How it works:
The donation is not contingent on anything beyond a quick conversation (no hard sales pitch, we promise).
Our solutions keep your institution growing, profitable, and compliant, with adaptable growth, balance sheet management, and credit risk management solutions that support your team year-round.
Use data-driven insights to identify opportunities, improve pricing, and support smarter expansion.
Build resilient credit processes, stress-test effectively, and align risk strategy with growth goals.
Navigate interest rate volatility, liquidity planning, and performance tradeoffs with confidence.
SVP & CCO
PCBB
Senior Executive VP & CFO
Peoples Bank
Executive VP & COO
Alliance Catholic Credit Union
SVP of Marketing
Fidelity Bank
SVP & CCO
PCBB
Senior Executive VP & CFO
Peoples Bank
Executive VP & COO
Alliance Catholic Credit Union
SVP of Marketing
Fidelity Bank
You may already know us through the solutions you’ve relied on for years. By bringing together proven solutions under one brand, OptimaFI helps leaders achieve deeper insight, tighter alignment, and a more seamless experience across growth, credit risk, and balance sheet management.
Meet some of the leaders behind OptimaFI and have a real
conversation about growth, credit risk, and financial performance.
Tim Keith is CEO of OptimaFI with 30+ years of experience in banking, marketing, and growth strategy.
David Ruffin is President of the OptimaFI Credit Risk Solutions division, bringing decades of experience in credit risk management to help institutions strengthen their credit processes and culture.
FinXTech Session
Want to learn more about harnessing the power of data for your FI? Join Tim’s session:
Leveraging Data for Growth
Sunday, Feb 1, 2:15 PM–2:50 PM
Breakout Session
Discuss preparing for periods of weaker credit performance with David and Raleigh Green, VP of Credit Risk Management at Bank Independent.
Strengthening Credit Resilience: Processes, Contingencies and Culture
Monday, Feb 2, 11:25 AM–12:05 PM
Trevor Knott is Chief Revenue Officer at OptimaFI with 25+ years of experience in banking, sales, and financial services growth.
Rick Claypoole brings more than 30 years of experience in banking, marketing, product management, and risk strategy.
Tim Keith is CEO of OptimaFI with 30+ years of experience in banking, marketing, and growth strategy.
FinXTech Session
Want to learn more about harnessing the power of data for your FI? Join Tim’s session:
Leveraging Data for Growth
Sunday, Feb 1, 2:15 PM–2:50 PM
David Ruffin is President of the OptimaFI Credit Risk Solutions division, bringing decades of experience in credit risk management to help institutions strengthen their credit processes and culture.
Breakout Session
Discuss preparing for periods of weaker credit performance with David and Raleigh Green, VP of Credit Risk Management at Bank Independent.
Strengthening Credit Resilience: Processes, Contingencies and Culture
Monday, Feb 2, 11:25 AM–12:05 PM
Trevor Knott is Chief Revenue Officer at OptimaFI with 25+ years of experience in banking, sales, and financial services growth.
Rick Claypoole brings more than 30 years of experience in banking, marketing, product management, and risk strategy.
You’ll find OptimaFI at Booth #55. Come say hello, meet the team, and talk through what’s top of mind for your institution.
As a thank-you for stopping by, we’ll make a charitable donation on your behalf — no strings attached.






























