SPEAKERS
Jim Chessen	Jim Chessen is the chief economist and group director for the American Bankers Association, headquartered in Washington, D.c., overseeing the ABA's Economic and Policy Research and Surveys and Statistics departments. He has written many articles and has testified before Congress and federal regulatory agencies on economic and banking issues. Chessen holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Pugete Sound and a master's and doctorate from Virginia Tech.
James H. Clayton	James H. Clayton, the Mississippi Bankers Association chairman, is chairman of the board and CEO of Indianola-based Planters Bank & Trust Co. He earned two degrees from Mississippi State University and completed the Graduate School of Banking at LSU. He serves on the MissBankPAC Committee and the State Board of Banking Review.
Chad Hymas	Chad Hymas is a certified speaking professional who happens to be a record-holding wheelchair athlete. The Wall Street Journal calls him "one of the hardest-working inspirational speakers" out there today. Hymas, a real estate investor and part-time elk rancher, nearly died in 2001 when a massive hay bale fell on him and crushed his neck. The accident left him paralyzed but his spirit wasn't broken. He went on to become the world-record holder in the quadriplegic marathon and more. Hear his inspirational story at the convention.
David Kemp	David Kemp is president of Bankers Management Inc. in Atlanta, Ga. BMI is a nationally-recognized company in financial services training and bank consulting. Prior to forming BMI, he was vice president, director of credit services, for Cannon Lending Schools. Kemp's areas of expertise include commercial lending, consumer lending, portfolio management, real estate lending, workouts and director responsibilities.  Kemp earned a bachelor's degree from Morris Brown College and completed graduate studies at Georgia State University and Harvard University.
ENTERTAINMENT
ENTERTAINERS
VooDoo Funk & Soul Co.		Performing at the Friday Night Duggapalooza Party will be New Orleans-based VooDoo Funk & Soul Company, playing a mix of funky dance hits from the 70s, 80s and 90s. There will be plenty of variety, so adults and children alike will enjoy this performance!