St. Louis, Missouri – the Gateway City where east and west converge, bringing together our community of business credit professionals from across the country and world. A perfect fit for your 2026 conference experience, let NACM’s Credit Congress in St. Louis be your place for renewal and resources, growth and guidance, entertainment and, most importantly, education!

IN-PERSON/TEAMS PRESENTATION: AUTOMATION IN CREDIT, CASH APPLICATION, AND BILLING

SPEAKERS:
ROBERT T. LEWIS, DIRECTOR – CREDIT, US STEEL CO.

KRISTEN E. MCKENZIE, SENIOR MANAGER – ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, US STEEL CO.

MICHELLE R. O’NEILL, SENIOR MANAGER – CREDIT, US STEEL CO.
PAUL OTT, RETIRED, US STEEL CO.

LOCATION:
Robbins, Kelly, Patterson & Tucker
312 Elm Street, Suite 2200
Cincinnati, OH 45202

NETWORKING EVENT following the Roundtable:
New York Mets vs. Cincinnati Reds
12:40 pm

COST:
Roundtable only: $30 members | $60 non-members

Roundtable AND Cincinnati Reds game: $51 members | $81 non-members
One coupon per person is valid. Lunch included. Attendance at this roundtable discussion is worth .2 Continuing Education Units/CCE Recertification points.

All payments must be received one week prior to meeting date. Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be received in writing via fax, email, or mail no later than one week prior to the meeting date to qualify for a full refund. Cancellations received later than one week prior to the meeting date DO NOT qualify for a refund of registration fees. Sorry, phone cancellations cannot be honored. If you have any questions, please email info@nacmconnect.org.

We understand that information in today’s credit world is vital. Participating in a Best Practices Discussion Group will provide you with credit-specific education, contacts in the local credit community, and the opportunity to share ideas with colleagues.

Location:
Nova Biomedical
200 Prospect Street, Waltham, MA 02454

Date: June 17, 2026

Discussion Topic:

Universal Commercial Code (UCC Filings)

Guest Presenter:

Alec Papesch, Director of Strategic Partnerships at NCS Credit

About the Guest Presenter
He consults with Credit Associations and Industry Trade Groups nationwide, providing expertise in the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) through the lens of technology-driven solutions.

Description
The UCC is a set of laws concerning commercial transactions, such as the sale of goods. It also covers secured transactions, where a lender gains the right to foreclose on a borrower’s collateral should the borrower default on the loan. In this session, you will learn how UCC filings help you reduce DSO, improve cash flow, and protect your right to repossess equipment or inventory. With security in place, you can confidently extend credit, even to marginal accounts, and unlock new sales opportunities.

About the Best Practices Discussion Group
Unlike traditional credit groups, the NACM Connect East Coast Best Practices Discussion Group is not industry-specific. Your entire company may attend each meeting, including your associates, members of the credit department, and even the CEO of your organization. Any NACM Connect member company is welcome to join the group. Each meeting will discuss best practices, and no specific customers will be mentioned.

About the Group Meetings
Four times each year, the Best Practices Discussion Group will hold a roundtable discussion. Local meetings will be held in various locations throughout the area. We will focus on various credit-related topics relevant to today’s business professional. NACM personnel, a member company, or a guest speaker will facilitate a lunch meeting.

Objectives of the Best Practices Discussion Group
• Determine necessary improvements for your credit and/or accounting departments and organization.
• Analyze how other organizations achieve high-performance levels.
• Use gathered information to enhance your company’s performance.

For More Information or to Register:
Please contact Dorann Guenard at dorann.guenard@nacmconnect.org or 847-483-6434.