Mar 27
8:30 AM – 10:00 PM
8:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Fraud Awareness and Prevention
Learn how to safeguard your business finances
Hear from experts on current business fraud trends, how to recognize common schemes, and how to strengthen your prevention practices.
Walk away with practical tips and real-world insights that help you feel more confident protecting your business.
Date & location:
Friday, March 27 | 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM (Doors open at 8 AM)
RCU Administrative Offices
3033 Cleveland Ave., Sonoma Room
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Meet our presenters:
- Hana Aymar, RCU's Fraud Manager
- Hana Aymar is the Fraud Mitigation Manager at Redwood Credit Union, bringing more than 20 years of financial services experience, including 15 years in fraud prevention, security, and anti‑money laundering. She is a Certified Fraud Examiner and Certified Anti‑Money Laundering Specialist and serves as Treasurer of the North Bay Chapter of the International Association of Financial Crimes Investigators. Her work has earned recognition including RCU’s Employee of the Year (2018) and a North Bay Business Journal Forty Under 40 Award (2023).
- Jeffrey Mallan, Forensic Accountant, Mallan & Associates
- Jeffrey A. Mallan, CPA, CFF, CFE, is a forensic accountant and internal control consultant with Mallan & Associates, Inc., bringing more than 35 years of experience in accounting, auditing, litigation support, and expert witness services, including 7 years with the U.S. Department of Defense. He focuses on financial fraud examinations, income loss analyses, partner and shareholder disputes, and economic damage assessments across a wide range of industries. He is a Certified Public Accountant, a CPA Certified in Financial Forensics, and a Certified Fraud Examiner, and is a member of the AICPA, the California Society of CPAs, and the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners.
- Steve Ward, RCU’s SVP of Business Services
- Steve Ward joined Redwood Credit Union in 2024 as senior vice president of business services, bringing over 20 years of financial services experience. He leads RCU’s business services team, supporting business members with lending, deposits, and treasury management. Steve has served on boards supporting small business development and holds a finance degree from Wake Forest University and an MBA from UC Berkeley.
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