Pete is a regulatory compliance, internal audit, and risk management executive with deep expertise helping financial institutions navigate complex regulatory environments and strengthen risk management frameworks. His expertise includes governance, compliance program development, compliance monitoring and testing, third-party risk, financial crimes risk mitigation, and regulatory remediation.

Pete is passionate about building long-term trusted advisor relationships with clients by sharing regulatory updates, examination trends, and industry insights, while delivering practical solutions to complex compliance challenges. As a director at CrossCheck, he partners with financial services leaders to understand their strategic priorities and operational needs, navigate evolving regulatory requirements, and align CrossCheck expertise with solutions that drive meaningful business outcomes.

His client experience spans sponsor banks, fintechs, regional and national banks, credit unions, and mortgage companies, supporting organizations across all three lines of defense. Pete’s background combines deep regulatory knowledge with a commitment to helping clients successfully navigate change and achieve lasting results.

Prior to joining CrossCheck, Pete held leadership roles with RSM and Jefferson Wells. As a client engagement director in Jefferson Wells’ financial services practice, he supported engagement scoping, fulfillment, and delivery oversight across the firm’s risk and compliance services.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Finance
Bachelor of Science in Accounting
Carthage College, Kenosha, WI

Professional Associations

• Board of Directors and Treasurer, Chicagoland Compliance Association
• Member, Coalition Against Financial Crime (CAFC)
• Member, Illinois Bankers Association (IBA)
• Member, American Bankers Association (ABA)
• Member, Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)