Mark has over 20 years of experience in local and federal law enforcement agencies, specializing in the financial services and banking sectors. He has extensive experience investigating Bank Secrecy Act violations and working knowledge of United States Titles 18 and 31. As a Federal Agent, he used strong analytical and research skills to investigate and stop large-scale international money laundering organizations.

His experience with the Department of Homeland security has shaped him to be an expert on operational planning and asset management. In addition to his advanced training in asset forfeiture and money laundering investigation, he has consulted on compliance and money laundering detection for financial institutions. His career began in law enforcement as a Deputy Sheriff for both Lake County and Orange County Florida. After nine years as a sworn officer, he spent time in the private sector as the Chief Consultant for an International Mergers and Acquisitions company, where he created a banking compliance program.

In the past decade, he transitioned back to serving our country as a sworn Federal Agent assigned to the Financial Investigations Group for the United States Department of Homeland Security, Homeland Security Investigations Unit. He has successfully investigated transnational money laundering organizations, coordinated investigative activities with the United States Department of Treasury, Office of Foreign Asset Control and was the lead investigator responsible for the repatriation of over $1 Billion US Dollars annually.

As the President and Owner of BankLine, he leverages his extensive knowledge and experience to help our clients stay compliant and secure in every financial transaction. As the regulatory landscape evolves, Mark ensure that both our crypto-related businesses and our crypto-friendly banking partners stay ahead of the curve. During his career, Mark has made strong connections throughout the Federal law enforcement agencies, regulatory and financial communities, which helps him better serve our clients and our network of financial partners.

Jeff is one of the foremost authorities on anti-money laundering compliance issues for non bank financial institutions. He has developed AML compliance programs and training programs for MSB broker/dealers, insurance companies, casinos, and traditional banking institutions. He frequently lectures and runs seminars both nationally and internationally. Jeff has participated in and testified in numerous cases in the industry as a valuation expert.

He is presently the co-chair of the ACAMS annual conference and was the founding Chairman of the NY Metro ACAMS chapter. Jeff is a Certified Public Accountant, a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist, a Certified Fraud Specialist, a Certified Financial Crime Specialist, and he is Certified in Financial Forensics. As the Chief Operating Officer, Jeff draws on decades of experience to lead BankLine’s ongoing business operations. His extensive compliance expertise enables him to support both our crypto-related business clients and our crypto-friendly banking partners with robust and efficient AML guidance.

Connie has 29 years of community banking experience in deposit operations, electronic banking, cash management, treasury services, information security, network administration, branch management, deposit compliance, and product implementation. Connie is an Accredited ACH Professional with extensive experience in payments compliance, risk management and BSA/AML.

As the Chief Compliance Officer for BankLine, Connie leads the development, implementation, administration, and monitoring of the company-wide Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) Compliance Program. In addition, Connie reviews each crypto-related business applicant to ensure that they meet the required criteria for BankLine to accept them as a customer. Her extensive banking career gives her the expertise to assist new crypto-friendly banks as they set up their internal digital currency banking programs. Connie also works with our team to recruit new crypto-friendly bank partners.

Heydi has been an integral part of the AML/BSA Compliance strategy since the company’s inception. A Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), she brings more than 10 years’ experience in financial compliance to the company.

Having worked for BankLine’s sister company (National Check & Currency) for more than 10 years managing compliance for 100 or more MSB client banking relationships, handling complex risk management activities, fraud mitigation, balance reconciliation and dishonored items management, Heydi’s work has shaped growth and provided sustainability for the company and its clients.

Heydi’s primary responsibility is to ensure all regulatory requirements for both Cryptocurrency client businesses and Crypto-friendly financial institution partners remain current with the ever changing regulatory terrain.