Jeff Rendel, CSP, brings a wealth of education and experience to the platform for your corporation or association. With experience as a federal regulator, financial executive and Congressional lobbyist, Jeff knows business and, especially, the financial services’ marketplace.
As President of Rising Above Enterprises, Jeff works with financial services’ providers that want elite results in leadership, sales, and strategy. His company researches, synthesizes, and articulates essential achievement elements to help corporations profit – financially and inside their corporate culture – in their pursuit to fulfill their missions and strategic endeavors.
As a federal regulator with the United States Treasury’s Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Jeff examined a wide array of the nation’s banks. In this capacity, Jeff worked with all levels of senior management assisting them in developing sound operations, expanded business development, and impressive financial performance.
Lured to greener fields, he oversaw the strategic operations of one of California’s preeminent regional banks. There, he directed corporate initiatives and guided the bank to record growth, the # 1 spot in regional market share, and financial results that shareholders could not help but enjoy.
A new opportunity brought him to the Congressional lobbyist slot for financial institutions on the West Coast. Knowing that lobbyists held a “tainted” image, Jeff struck to create a new breed – one based on friendship, trust, and respect. It worked.
He continues to work personally with Members of the House of Representatives and Senate helping them understand the business implications that legislation has upon the financial services industry. Many Members of Congress regard him as their point of first contact when issues regarding financial institutions arise.
A highly
sought after
and accomplished
speaker;
he is a
professional
member of
the National
Speakers
Association
(NSA). In
2007, the
NSA presented
him the Certified
Speaking
Professional
(CSP) designation. Fewer
than five
percent
of the world’s
speakers
hold this
achievement.
Outside of the office and off the platform, Jeff is an avid reader, recovering triathlete, and aspiring gourmet. His much better half, Jayne, adds indispensable balance to his life. Together, they enjoy succulent gardening, physical fitness training, and their respective alumni loyalties to their college teams. It’s a divided home from time to time.
Little Miss Molly’s arrival in 2005 made his life whole. When he’s not traveling the world, Jeff is busy unwrapping himself around Molly’s little finger. |
