Gary M. Deutsch has worked extensively in management positions with both regional financial institutions and community banks in audit, lending, financial, and operational areas. He served as a KPMG financial institutions consulting practice leader in the Mid-Atlantic region delivering strategic planning, profit improvement, financial management, and merger- and acquisition services. Mr. Deutsch is the founder and president of BRT Publications LLC, a professional education and training company serving the financial industry for over ten years. In this capacity he has written numerous publications for Sheshunoff and A.S. Pratt on topics such as risk management, credit management, asset and liability management, and accounting and internal auditing. He also conducts audio conferences and webinars on current issues related to these topics. Mr. Deutsch is a licensed CPA in Maryland and has a B.A. in accounting and an MBA in finance from Loyola University Maryland. He has also achieved the Certified Management Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, and Certified Bank Auditor designations.