Ancin Cooley is the founder and principal of Synergy Bank Consulting, Inc. Synergy provides a suite of risk management services, which include loan reviews, information technology audits, internal audits, directors' exams, and regulatory compliance reviews. Cooley manages a growing portfolio of clients with assets from $100 million to over $800 million. Previously, he served as an examiner at the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. During his tenure at OCC, he performed safety and soundness examinations at community and midsize banks ranging from $100 million to $8 billion in assets. Before OCC, he worked for a regional accounting firm leading internal audits and loan and pre-regulatory examiner reviews. Cooley designs and delivers training throughout the industry and is a sought-after expert contributor to financial publications.