John Fick

John Fick, MLS, CFE, CFCI, CECFE has an extensive work experience in the field of fraud prevention and investigation. John currently serves as the Director At Large for the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners - Pacific Northwest Chapter #45. Prior to their current role, they held the position of SVP, Fraud Director at HTLF where they led the HTLF Fraud Task Force and managed the Fraud team. John provided strategic advice to executive management on fraud prevention and detection processes. John also has experience in associations, serving as the Northwest Chapter President and Vice President for the International Association of Financial Crimes Investigators. Additionally, they have served as a board member for the Greater Puget Sound Financial Fraud & Identity Theft Task Force. John'sindustry experience includes roles such as Fraud Manager at Salal Credit Union, Vice President & Manager, Fraud and Investigations at Columbia Bank, and Bank Fraud Supervisor at Ally. Earlier in their career, they held positions at GM Financial and Capital One Bank, where they conducted investigations and resolved financial fraud claims. John has a strong background in fraud prevention, detection, and investigation processes and is recognized as a subject matter expert in the field.

John Fick, MLS, CFE, CFCI, CECFE has a Master's degree in Legal Studies, General from Northeastern University School of Law, which they obtained from 2018 to 2020. Prior to that, they earned a Bachelor's of Science degree in Organizational Security and Management from the University of Phoenix from 2010 to 2013. John also holds an Associate of Arts degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Phoenix, which they completed from 2008 to 2010. In addition to their degrees, John has obtained several certifications, including the Certified Economic Crime Forensic Examiner from NW3C, Inc. in 2021, the Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) from the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) in 2015, and the Certified Financial Crimes Investigator (CFCI) from the International Association of Financial Crimes Investigators in 2014.