2026 TMA MidAmerica Regional Conference

April 12-24, 2026

Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center
Detroit, Michigan
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Join Us in Detroit: Connect and Collaborate at the TMA MidAmerica Regional Conference

Join us for the 2026 TMA MidAmerica Regional Conference, hosted by the TMA Chicago/Midwest, Detroit, Indiana, Minnesota, and West Michigan Chapters. The premier Midwest event for networking, dealmaking, and professional development.

This event takes place April 12-14, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan

Event Cancellation Policy: 

Requests for refunds must be made in writing no later than March 23 .  Substitutions are allowed and must be submitted in writing (e-mail is acceptable). If the substitute is not a TMA Member, the difference in registration fee will be required. Please note that if you register for the event after the cancellation deadline has passed, you will not be eligible for a refund should you need to cancel your registration. The cancellation policy applies to all registrants regardless of when the registration is submitted. Registrants who fail to attend the event and do not provide written notice in accordance with these policies and deadlines are responsible for full payment.

Symposium Committee

Conference Co-Chairs:

  • Heather Rachel, Steeplechase
  • Rhett Rowe, Bridge Business Credit
  • Mark Silverman, Troutman Pepper Locke
  • John Trendell, Republic Business Credit
  • Matt Thiede, Distel Thiede Advisory Services, LLC
Sub Committees

Programming:

  • Josh Gadharf, McDonald Hopkins
  • Mark Melickian, Raines Law
  • Mike Rosow, Maslon LLP
  • Angela Allen, Jenner & Block
  • Jill Kirshenbaum, Briar Capital
  • Kevin Krakora, Getzler Henrich & Associates
  • Karl Norton, Comerica Bank
  • Paul Musser, Katten
  • Katherine Jandernoa, Liquid Asset Partners
  • Liz Von Eitzen, WNJ
  • Jeremy Cosby, DWH
  • Ronald Spinner, Miller Canfield
  • Matthew Robinson, Maslon LLP
  • Tom Goldblatt, Ravinia Capital

Sponsorship:

  • Bill Farrar, Mesa Verde Financial Advisors, LLC
  • Greg Nelson, Bridge Business Credit
  • Laura Eisele, Laura J. Eisele PLC
  • Sandy Prabhakar, Armory Securities
  • Matt Thiede, Distel Thiede Advisory Services, LLC
  • Mike Gluhanich, Huron

Keynote:

  • Heather Rachel, Steeplechase Advisors
  • Steve Beriau, Eclipse Business Capital
  • Kevin Krakora, Getzler Henrich & Associates
  • Rhett Rowe, Bridge Business Credit
  • Jeremy Cosby, DWH

NextGen:

  • CJ Harayda, Stinson 
  • Victor Verazain, Ares Commercial Finance
  • Jake Gordon, Foley
  • Chantal Eikey, Rehmann
  • Matt Thiede,Distel Thiede Advisory Services, LLC

Sunday:

  • Michael Boudreau, JS Held
  • Chris Wolf, BMO
  • Heather Gardner, DWH Corp
  • John Trendell, Republic Business Credit

NOW:

  • Kat Parker, HYPERAMS
  • Jill Kirshenbaum, Briar Capital
  • Kathleen Dobrovic, Capstone

Capital Showcase:

  • Gene Arenson, Creative Planning Business Services
  • Tom Goldblatt, Ravinia Capital
  • Sandy Prabhakar, Armory Securities
  • Erin Broderick, Eversheds
  • Ryan Gross, Getzler Henrich & Associates

Chapter Executives

  • Amanda Fischer Chicago
  • Katlyn Weiler Chicago
  • Amanda Rymiszewski  Detroit
  • Rebecca Climie West Michigan
  • Brenda Ryan Minnesota
  • Janice Fitzwater Indiana Chapter Executive

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We can’t wait to welcome you to the highly anticipated 2026 TMA MidAmerica Regional Conference. Don’t miss out on this incredible event!

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