St. Petersburg, FL, September 14, 2026: ICI Consulting, a nationwide leading bank and credit union core processing advisory firm, announced that Josh Smith has joined the team as Senior Vice President. Josh brings more than 20 years of sales, relationship management and business development experience, including two decades focused on financial services and financial technology. Throughout his career, Josh has worked closely with financial institutions and executive leadership teams to align technology strategy with business goals, strengthen vendor relationships and navigate complex technology and contract decisions. “I am excited to join ICI and work alongside a team that has built

St. Petersburg, FL, August 1, 2026: ICI Consulting, a leading independent technology advisory firm specializing in core & ancillary processing contract negotiation and modernization strategy, is proud to join Bankers’ Bank of the West (BBW) as its Preferred Consulting Service Provider for Core, Digital, Payment, Compliance, Lending, Managed Network & other Ancillary Processing Contract Negotiation. The relationship expands BBW’s commitment to delivering high-value resources to community banks throughout the western states and Great Plains while providing member institutions with independent guidance on technology strategy, vendor negotiations and long-term modernization initiatives. “For more than three decades, ICI has supported community banks

St. Petersburg, FL, June 10, 2026: ICI Consulting, a nationwide leading bank and credit union core processing advisory firm, just announced that Scott Eungard joined the team as Senior Vice President.  Scott brings more than 30 years of experience in credit union technology sales, business development, and relationship management.  His extensive knowledge of core processing platforms, contract negotiations, and credit union operations has made him a trusted resource to executives navigating complex technology decisions. “I am extremely excited to join ICI and look forward to leveraging my experience to help credit unions and financial institutions navigate critical technology decisions. My

St. Petersburg, FL, April 14, 2026: ICI Consulting is excited to share a strategic leadership transition designed to build on the firm’s growth and impact across the financial services industry. Doug Latare will transition from Chief Executive Officer to Managing Director; Tracy Brewster will step into the role of Chief Executive Officer; and Kimber Adams will be moving into the role of Chief Operations Officer. This evolution reflects ICI’s commitment to strengthening its leadership structure while continuing to deliver exceptional value to banks and credit unions nationwide. During his tenure as CEO, Doug has played a pivotal role in growing

ICBA Names ICI Consulting a Preferred Service Provider for Core Contract Negotiation St. Petersburg, FL, January 28, 2026:  The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today announced that ICI Consulting (ICI) has been selected as a Preferred Services Provider to help community banks assess vendor offerings and negotiate favorable contract terms. “As community banks rely increasingly on third-party solutions for essential bank services, it is critical that these offerings are well vetted and align with the bank’s strategic goals and priorities,” ICBA Senior Vice President, Innovation Operations, Adam Mahone said. “We’re pleased to work with ICI as our newest PSP

St. Petersburg, FL, January 5, 2026: ICI Consulting, a bank and credit union core processing advisor, announced Lance Tappa joined the firm as Senior Vice President, Partner Relations. Lance is a seasoned financial services executive with more than 20 years of leadership experience across sales operations, business operations, as well as product and partnership development. In his new role, Lance will focus on creating high-impact partnerships that drive referral growth, deepen industry collaboration, and enhance ICI’s presence in the banking and credit union ecosystem. “ICI Consulting has built a strong reputation for delivering objective guidance and measurable results. I’m excited to

St. Petersburg, FL, November 19, 2025: ICI Consulting, a bank and credit union core processing advisor, announced that Steven Rogers joined the firm as Senior Vice President. Steven brings more than 28 years of experience in financial services and banking technology, including 25 years with two of the industry’s leading FinTech organizations, FIS and Fiserv. Known for his integrity, client-first mindset, and calm professionalism, Steven consistently builds strong, long-term relationships grounded in trust and results. “Joining ICI Consulting at such an important time is truly exciting. With financial institutions across the country rethinking their core vendor strategies, the need for

ICI Consulting Joins ABA Premier Partner Network for Core Processing Contract Negotiation St. Petersburg, FL, September 9, 2025: ICI Consulting, a leading Core Processing Contract Negotiator, is proud to announce its role in the American Bankers Association (ABA) Partner Network as a Premier Partner. This enhanced relationship reflects ICI’s 3-decade history of helping banks identify the best vendor solutions, improve vendor service contracts and achieve measurable savings. “For 31 years, ICI has assisted financial institutions with Core Processing Evaluations and critical Fintech decisions,” said Greg Schratwieser, ICI’s Founder and Managing Director. “With the pace of Core Modernization and AI adoption

At ICI Consulting’s 2025 Annual All-Hands Meeting, the room fell silent as Keith Thurman, World Champion Welterweight Boxer, took the stage. His words carried the weight of a fighter who has been tested in the ring and in life. Keith spoke about discipline, adaptability, and mental focus: the traits that propelled him to the top of his sport. He shared how every bout, won or lost, has served as a lesson in perseverance and humility. His message was clear and relatable: success is not just about winning, but rather about maintaining the determination to push forward, even when the odds

New Client Announcement:Core Vendor Evaluation ServicesTotal FI Assets: $3 BillionTwo West Coast Banks retain ICI Consulting to provide Core Vendor Evaluation services