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• FWIT Houston Business Meeting

  • When
    01/21/2026
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    11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Grotto, 1001 Avenida da las Americas, Houston TX 77010

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• FWIT Virtual Event: Wed Jan 21, 2026 - Susan Tweedy - Founder & CEO Aetherium Impact

  • When
    01/21/2026
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    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

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  Gaining Clarity on Technology Investments 

  Susan Tweedy is the Founder and CEO of Aetherium Impact, an executive advisory firm that helps financial institutions gain clarity on their technology investments so leaders can make confident, informed decisions. A former banking CIO, Susan brings more than two decades of experience guiding organizations through modernization, regulatory change, and emerging technologies. She is passionate about helping financial institutions become more technology-forward and customer-centric, empowering teams at every level to advocate for better tools, better experiences, and better outcomes for the customers they serve.

  Through her advisory firm, Susan works with financial institutions to gain clarity on their technology investments - understanding what’s working, what’s holding the business back, and how to move forward with confidence. Her work focuses on helping banks become more technology-forward and customer-centric, while empowering teams across the organization to advocate for better tools, better experiences, and better outcomes for the customers they serve.

  Event Details: January 21, 2026

  Event Time: 12:00PM - 1:00PM CST  

  Platform: Zoom Meeting Link 

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• FWIT Virtual Event: Tuesday, February 10, 2026 - Greg McCreight, Ironcore, Inc.

  • When
    02/10/2026
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    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  

  Greg McCreight - Ironcore, Inc.

  

  With more than 25 years of proven success as a technology business development leader, Greg McCreight has guided organizations through complex regulatory, economic, business, and technological landscapes across cybersecurity, managed services, SaaS, data center, networking, and telecommunications sectors.

  As Director of Business Development at Ironcore Inc., Greg partners with community financial institutions to deliver tailored managed IT, cybersecurity, and compliance solutions while providing thoughtful strategic counsel on fintech innovations, artificial intelligence, and emerging stablecoin payment systems. 

  Event Details: February 10, 2026

  Event Time: 12:00PM - 1:00PM CST  

  Platform:  ZOOM Meeting Link

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• FWIT San Antonio February Meeting

  • When
    02/12/2026
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    11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    The Old San Francisco Steakhouse, 10223 Sahara, San Antonio, TX 78216

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  About Our Speaker:

  Armida Riojas is regional executive for San Antonio and assistant vice president for the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas. In this role, she leads a comprehensive range of outreach activities designed to strengthen connections with business and community leaders and contribute to the Dallas Fed’s understanding of the regional economy.

  Riojas manages the San Antonio branch, overseeing administrative functions for the branch and community engagement and development for South Texas. She also heads efforts to cultivate relationships with business and community leaders in Mexico. Since joining the Dallas Fed in 2007, Riojas has developed myriad strategic outreach programs and worked with various organizations supporting economic and business development.

  Riojas serves as chair adviser on the board of the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and she is a member of Leadership Women. She earned a master’s in economics from the University of Texas at San Antonio and a bachelor’s in economics from Baylor University.

  She is a proud native of Brownsville, Texas, and graduated high school from the Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, Campus Santa Catarina in Monterrey, Mexico.

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• FWIT San Antonio March Meeting

  • When
    03/12/2026
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    11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Jefferson Bank, 1900 Broadway St., San Antonio, TX 78215

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• FWIT Virtual Event: Wed, March 25, 2026 - Jill Sharp Vaughn, Sam Houston State Univ

  • When
    03/25/2026
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    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  

  Jill Sharp Vaughn

  Smith-Hutson Endowed Chair of Banking at SHSU

  
  

  Jill Sharp Vaughan,  currently serves as the Smith-Hutson Endowed Chair of Banking for SHSU where she is responsible for overseeing the college’s accredited Bachelor of Business Administration and Executive MBA degrees programs in Banking and Financial Institutions
  In December of 2021, Jill, a 3^rd generation banker, retired from banking after 38 years to assume the role of SHSU Smith-Hutson Endowed Chair of Banking where she has a profound impact on the lives and careers of young women and men interested in pursuing the field of financial services.
  

  
  

  Event Details: March 25, 2026

  Event Time: 12:00PM - 1:00PM CST  

  Platform:  Zoom Meeting Link

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• FWIT San Antonio April Meeting

  • When
    04/09/2026
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    11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    The Old San Francisco Steakhouse, 10223 Sahara, San Antonio, TX 78216

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• FWIT Virtual Event: Wed, April 22, 2026 - Patrick Murphy - Professor, LSU

  • When
    04/22/2026
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    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  

  Patrick Murphy, Professor LSU

  Strategic Vision + Operational Excellence = Sustained Growth

  
  

  Currently serving as the AVP of MSO Channel Sales at Assurant, Patrick Murphy has spearheaded initiatives that tripled account revenues and delivered over $2B in top-line revenue throughout his career. His leadership has consistently transformed channels into high-performing, profitable segments, earning him multiple promotions and recognition as one of Assurant’s top leaders within the Performance Optimization sector. 

  An MBA graduate from Louisiana State University, Patrick combines strategic vision with operational excellence to deliver sustained growth. His expertise spans strategic partnerships, revenue optimization, market expansion, and leadership development, making him a trusted advisor and mentor within the industry. Patrick is also an MBA instructor for the LSU Flores MBA program as part of their concentration in leadership. He believes people are the key to all organizational success and has a passion for growing the careers of those around him. Committed to fostering talent, mentoring aspiring leaders, and driving competitive advantage, he continues to shape the future of sales and marketing partnerships.

  Event Details: March 25, 2026

  Event Time: 12:00PM - 1:00PM CST  

  Platform:   Zoom Meeting Link

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• FWIT Virtual Event: Thur May 7, 2026 - Dan Sitton, Guardian Technology Group

  • When
    05/07/2026
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    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  

  Dan Sitton, Founder, Guardian Technology Group

  Translating Cybersecurity Confusion into Executive Clarity

  

  
  

  Dan Sitton is the founder and Chief Guardian of Guardian Technology Group, a veteran-owned, Texas based, cybersecurity consultancy.  A U.S. Marine Corps veteran and former CISO/CIO for a $7 billion financial institution, Dan brings 26 years of hard-earned experience to the front- lines of Cybersecurity leadership.

  Dan has led high-stakes security and IT operations across regulated industries—resolving 92 audit findings in under six months, rebuilding security governance, and managing IT during billion-dollar mergers. In the past two years alone, he has served as the post-incident lead for five major ransomware and Cyberattacks events, helping leadership teams navigate chaos, communicate clearly, and face regulators head-on.

  Dan's Core Message:   

   “Cybersecurity isn’t a tech issue. It’s a leadership mandate.

  If your Board can’t explain your security posture, you’re not compliant—you’re exposed.”

  Event Details: May 7, 2026

  Event Time: 12:00PM - 1:00PM CST  

  Platform:   Zoom Meeting Link

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• FWIT San Antonio May Meeting

  • When
    05/14/2026
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    11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    The Old San Francisco Steakhouse, 10223 Sahara, San Antonio, TX 78216

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