Certified Speaking Professional Jeff Rendel has experience as a federal banking regulator, financial services executive, and congressional lobbyist. He understands the balancing act of safety, soundness, sales, and strategy. As president of Rising Above Enterprises, Rendel works with financial services providers and, each year, advises and facilitates training for nearly 100 financial institutions and their partners. He was previously a federal banking regulator with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and a financial services executive overseeing strategic operations of a community bank. As chief lobbyist to Congress, he represented financial institutions. Rendel is a member of the National Speakers Association with a CSP designation.