Timothy Simons, a seasoned executive with over 20 years of experience in corporate and government relations, is a recognized Thought Leader in expanding access to capital for underserved communities. Along with his successful track record of designing a $100M investment initiative focused on future customer development, Tim is known for his risk assessment acumen, implementing successful legislative and regulatory strategies, and aligning objectives with operational strategies. His strong leadership skills in team oversight and training, compliance, productive investigations, and savvy research make him a valuable asset in stakeholder collaboration and cultivating relationships with elected officials, industry representatives, constituent groups, and media. Prior experience includes serving as VP, Legislative & Regulatory Affairs at Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco and Associate at Calvert Group, Operational Review Consultant at Cable & Wireless Communications, and Financial Services Consultant at BearingPoint. Tim has a BS in Accounting from Hampton University and an MBA in Finance and Strategy from the University of Maryland - Robert H. Smith School of Business.