A frequent speaker, instructor, advisor and writer on credit risk and commercial banking topics and issues, Dev is principal of Devon Risk Advisory Group and engages in consulting, speaking and training on a wide range of risk, credit, and lending topics. As former SVP and senior credit policy officer at SunTrust Bank, Atlanta, he was responsible for developing, implementing, and administering credit policies for SunTrust's wholesale lines of business--commercial, commercial real estate, corporate investment banking, capital markets, business banking and private wealth management. He also spent three years as managing director and credit approver in SunTrust's Florida commercial lending and corporate investment banking areas, respectively. Prior to SunTrust, Dev was chief credit officer for Barnett Bank's Palm Beach region. Besides stints at other banks in Florida, Kansas City, and Ohio, Dev's experiences outside of banking include CFO of a Honolulu construction company, combat engineer officer in the U.S. Army, and college economics instructor in Hawaii, Missouri, and Florida. A graduate of Ohio State University and the ABA Stonier Graduate School of Banking, he earned his M.B.A. from the University of Hawaii.

Dev serves as an instructor at the Stonier Graduate School of Banking, the Southwestern Graduate School of Banking, and the American Bankers Association's (ABA) Commercial Lending School. His school, conference, and workshop audiences have included participants drawn from the ABA, RMA, OCC, Federal Reserve, FDIC, FFIEC, SBA, the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) and the AICPA.  He worked with RMA to develop, implement, and teach its Critical Thinking course.

Dev has written about credit risk management, financial analysis and related subjects for the ABA's Commercial Insights, the Risk Management Association's RMA Journal, the IMA’s Strategic Finance and other business professional journals. He is the author of Analyzing Construction Contractors and its related RMA workshop. A past national chair of RMA and former Florida Chapter president, Dev serves as a member of the RMA Journal's advisory board.  He represented the banking industry as a member of the Financial Accounting Standards Board’s Private Company Council, which reviews and recommends changes to existing and proposed generally accepted accounting principles that make them more cost-effective for privately held companies.  Finally, he has consulted on credit risk issues with banks in Morocco, Egypt, and Angola through the US State Department's Financial Service Volunteer Corps (FSVC).

Gregory Holzel is an accomplished accountant and Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with expertise in financial analysis, auditing, and budgeting.

Education: Gregory holds an MBA with a concentration in Finance, graduating magna cum laude from Shippensburg University in May 2023. During his studies, he achieved a remarkable GPA of 3.82. Prior to his MBA, he completed a Bachelor's degree in Accounting at Central Penn College in Summerdale, PA, graduating magna cum laude in 2021. Gregory also served as a tutor during his undergraduate studies.

Experience: Gregory has gained valuable experience in the accounting field through various roles. As a Senior Auditor at S.R. Snodgrass, P.C. in King of Prussia, PA from 2021 to 2023, he audited financial statements and provided assurance services for financial institutions and employee benefit plans. His responsibilities included preparing audit work papers, documenting audit tests and findings, and preparing reports for management review. In June 2023, Gregory launched GT Financials PLLC, a company that offers accounting and financial services to small businesses.

Before transitioning into the role of a Senior Auditor, Gregory served as a Senior Staff Accountant at Fleet Repair Solutions in Grantville, PA, from 2018 to 2021. In this position, he conducted detailed financial analysis, prepared financial statements, and played a vital role in budget preparation and month-end closing. Gregory was also responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining accounting policies, procedures, and controls.

Certification: Gregory Holzel became a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in 2023, further demonstrating his commitment to professionalism and expertise in the field.

Skills: With a strong background in accounting and finance, Gregory possesses a wide range of skills. His areas of expertise include financial planning and analysis (FP&A), financial reporting, payroll, auditing, budget preparation, variance analysis, and cost accounting. He is proficient in utilizing tools such as QuickBooks desktop and QuickBooks online (QBO), SQL, and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel at an expert level. Additionally, Gregory has experience working with SAP and is familiar with nonprofit accounting, public accounting, and private industry practices.

Gregory Holzel is a dedicated and knowledgeable professional who consistently strives for excellence in the field of accounting. His combination of education, certifications, and practical experience makes him a valuable asset in any accounting or finance role.