Commercial Bank of Florida

Phil is not only nationally known for his BSA expertise, but has also traveled abroad to spread the knowledge to other countries on how to recognize and track illegal Money Laundering. As Senior Advisor, Paragon Compliance Group, and President, Compliance Advisory Service he brings a wealth of experience to the partnership. His experience spans small, medium and mega-bank compliance issues. Mr. Gay's numerous speaking engagements include subjects such as Bank Secrecy Act, Deposit Operations, OFAC and many other pertinet topics. He is a frequet speaker for national organizations such as Bank Administration Institute, American Bankers Association, Profit Protection, and numerous state, national and international banking organizations. Mr. Gay attended both the University of Alabama and Florida State University, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Management and Business Adminsitration. He is a High Honors graduate of the School for Bank Administration at the University of Wisconsin and the National Graduate Compliance School at the University of Oklahoma. Phil is also a Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager and a Certifed Risk Professional.