Western Washington Credit Forum
Seattle, WA | Nov 5, 2025 | 9am-6pm PST
Chart the Course for Smarter Risk & Recovery!
Fasten your seatbelts and prepare for a full day of insight, strategy, and connection at the Western Washingon Credit Forum, a premier conference designed for today’s B2B credit professionals. Held at Seattle’s stunning Museum of Flight, this event offers a rare opportunity to elevate your perspective—both literally and professionally—amid the backdrop of aviation history. Whether you’re navigating headwinds or cruising toward growth, this conference will equip you with the tools and knowledge to stay ahead of the curve.
Expect engaging sessions, practical takeaways, and plenty of time to network with fellow credit leaders—all while enjoying the inspiring surroundings of one of Seattle’s most iconic venues.
It’s time to take your credit strategy to new heights!
Pricing
Member Rate $225
Non-Member Rate $260
Second Attendee Rate: Bring additional members of your team for only $145 each!
Sales Tax Notice: An additional 10.2% Washington State sales tax will be added to the registration price for all attendees.
Agenda
Venue
The Museum of Flight
View Lounge
The Museum of Flight in Seattle is a top-tier destination for aviation lovers and curious minds alike. It is one of the largest private air and space museums in the world.
With a panoramic view of Mount Rainier, the View Lounge provides access to an outdoor walkway to witness aircraft landings and take-offs up close.
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9404 E Marginal Way S, Seattle, WA 98108
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FREE PARKING ON SITE
Hotel Accommodations
Hotel Interurban
If you’re attending the event and need a place to stay, we’ve arranged a special rate of $149/night at Hotel Interurban in Tukwila, WA.
Conveniently located just 3 miles from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (Sea-Tac) and 5 miles from the Museum of Flight, Hotel Interurban offers easy access for both out-of-town guests and local attendees. Enjoy modern amenities, stunning views of Mount Rainier, and a seamless stay just minutes from key Seattle attractions.
To book at the special rate, visit our booking page:
Booking Link | Hotel Interurban
Rate available through Oct 20
About the Speakers
Michael Beck, Keynote*
Business Strategist and Leadership Coach
Exceptional Leadership Elicits Excellence.
And exceptional leadership relies on our ability to influence and positively impact the people around us. I’m passionate about helping leaders become more effective and companies achieve greater success.
For most of my life I’ve had an interest in leadership and performance improvement. I’ve been a leader at every level of an organization from manager to C-level. I typically
accomplish more in a day than most people accomplish in two. I’ve earned a black belt in self-defense, ranked 118th in the world in a rowing (ergometer) competition, and climbed several “Fourteener’s” (14,000 ft. high mountains).
As an advisor, executive coach and strategist to leaders looking to improve leadership, business performance and productivity within their organization, I work with senior executives, up & coming leaders, and business owners in companies large and small.
The second unique talent of mine is that I tend to see things from a different perspective than most. This allows me to “see” things others miss (blind spots) and to offer alternate, more insightful perspectives. This, of course, allows us to accelerate our progress even faster.
My credentials include an MBA in Finance from the Wharton School of Business along with degrees in Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania. I have held a variety of executive positions including CFO, COO, and EVP. Additionally, I worked several years overseas as a Business Advisor to a member of the Royal Family of Saudi Arabia.
Pam Krank
President | The Credit Department, Inc
After working in the credit department for a multinational F-50 conglomerate for 13 years, Pam saw an opportunity to provide collection and credit management outsourcing solutions to commercial businesses. In 1993, Pam founded the The Credit Department (TCD).
With a knack for assigning processes to chaos, Pam regularly meets with TCD clients to review what isn’t working and determine what needs to be applied for effective credit risk management. She designs unique risk management processes for each client, which is facilitated by TCD software that allows real time analysis of a client’s asset and risk.
Pam also has the unique ability to filter through thousands of pieces of data and tell clients what they need to know to make sound trade finance decisions. Setting and following an example of responding quickly to clients, she and her team are all about solutions, not excuses, and leveraging their extensive financial network and resources. Pam is also a frequent speaker and trainer for clients and associations on credit risk analysis, outsourced credit and collections and trade receivables management.
Kim Bourget
Talent Acquisition & People Strategy Leader
Kim Bourget is a strategic talent acquisition executive with over 20 years of experience building and scaling talent functions that fuel growth, culture, and performance. Kim is an expert in talent acquisition strategy, organizational design, and change management and is recognized for driving retention gains and enhancing employee engagement, launching scalable programs for leader hiring, onboarding, coaching, and succession planning. A key contributor to hiring excellence, Kim built and scaled high-performing TA functions, interviewing frameworks, and implemented inclusive hiring practices. Most recently as a Managing Director for a global consulting organization, Kim led the talent acquisition function for two business units comprised of approximately 3,000 employees and served as a trusted advisor, to executives aligning people strategy to business goals.
Prior to her career in talent acquisition, Kim was an external and internal auditor serving clients in the government, nonprofit, and financial services sector. She holds a Bachelor of Accountancy from New Mexico State University and lives in Bellevue with her husband and two rescue dogs.
Mike Murray, Esq
Principal | Lanak & Hanna
Michael Murray has been assisting contractors, subcontractors, design professionals, material suppliers, equipment lessors and sureties collect from their customers for over a decade in California and Arizona. His practice has a particular emphasis on credit collection, mechanics liens, stop payment notices, payment bonds and surety subrogation. In addition to his robust litigation and collection work, Michael also drafts, reviews and negotiates complex construction contracts and credit agreements for many of his clients.
Aniruddha Ray
CIO/CTO | The Credit Department
Ray is CIO/CTO at The Credit Department, Inc. (TCD), where he leads the firm’s technology and automation strategy. He drives initiatives that scale operations, launch new offerings, and embed automation at the core of TCD’s service model. With nearly a decade of experience in automation, he brings a unique perspective on how technology and credit expertise together transform the way businesses manage receivables.
*Keynote Speaker sponsored by United TranzActions
Presenting Sponsor