Blaine Brecht

Blaine Brecht, CRMA, CMQOE, CQA, is a leader in risk management, quality, and process excellence with 20 years of experience in the financial services sector. Currently serving as the Director of Business Risk & Controls at USAA, Blaine focuses on enhancing control environments and developing effective risk management frameworks. Past roles include senior risk management positions at Capital One and Citizens Bank, where they led initiatives to transform reactive practices into proactive risk management systems. Blaine’s commitment to collaboration and mentorship has earned a strong reputation as a trusted business advisor and risk expert. They hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from The Citadel.