John Ulzheimer is a nationally recognized expert on credit reporting, credit scoring and identity theft, and has worked in the credit industry since 1991. Formerly of FICO, Equifax, Credit.com, and a contractor for VantageScore Solutions for 8 years, John is the only recognized credit expert who actually comes from the credit industry. He has served as an expert witness in more than 650 credit related lawsuits, has provided sworn testimony over 110 times, and has been qualified to testify in both Federal and State courts on the topic of consumer credit. John is the author of four books and thousands of articles about credit, and has been quoted thousands of times by national and regional media on credit related topics. John has presented at every CreditCon since the inception of the event
Brian Ponder is a native of Quitman, Georgia. Brian graduated from Valdosta High School, then moved to Evanston, Illinois, where he attended and graduated from Northwestern University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. After a career in healthcare, Brian Ponder later attended Southern University Law Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where he obtained his Juris Doctor degree.
Brian is an experienced trial attorney in state and federal courts with a focus on Foreclosure Defense (RESPA, TILA, UCC), Consumer Credit (FCRA), Debt Collection Defense (FDCPA), and the Medical Cannabis industry (compliance and consulting).
After graduating in 2011, Aaron Swift spent his first year out of law school as the Assistant Director of Alumni Relations at Stetson Law, where he helped create Stetson’s Solo Practice Institute, a one-of-a-kind program focused on helping recent graduates start their own law practices. Aaron then entered private practice and litigated FCCPA, FDCPA, TCPA, and FCRA cases as an associate in St. Petersburg, FL. In 2017, Aaron embraced the entrepreneurial spirit and started his own firm, Swift Law. Swift Law now represents consumers throughout Florida and the country and has grown to 6 attorneys with an amazing support staff. Swift also manages Swift Law North, the D.C.-based national wing of his firm and ConsumerLaw101.com, a one-of-a-kind teaching series for Credit Professionals.
Allan Marain is a distinguished legal professional. A member of both the New Jersey and federal bars since 1976, Allan earned his law degree with honors from Seton Hall University School of Law. Since 1977, he has served as an Arbitrator with the American Arbitration Association, playing a key role in resolving disputes through arbitration. His deep knowledge of both law and arbitration processes makes him a trusted authority in the field. Allan has the distinction of being one of the only Arbitrators selected by the AAA to do Consumer Arbitration training.
With almost 30 years of invaluable experience, Shar is a credit repair expert like no other. She’s successfully managed countless cases in collaboration with a network of skilled attorneys. Shar’s approach is refreshingly straightforward – no fluff, no gimmicks, just proven results.
Dustin Ball, Founder and Chief Life Improvement Officer at Rocket Financial Services, established his company in 2019 empowering individuals to achieve their financial goals with strategic credit solutions. Known for his results-driven approach, Dustin has helped countless clients navigate their credit challenges, making him a respected leader and trusted expert in the field.
Matt Liistro is Co-Founder of Credit Admiral Software and a 28 year veteran of the Credit Repair Industry. Matt is the organizer of the annual CreditCon Event. Matt is a published author appearing in numerous publications including The New York Times, Yahoo Finance, Dow Jones Marketplace, and The Washington Business Journal. Matt has served with NACSO (National Association of Credit Service Organizations) and is currently a Director with AACCP (American Association of Consumer Credit Professionals. Matt has been active in credit repair legislative efforts in both Georgia and Illinois. Matt currently has authored a petition with the Federal Trade Commission to change the Telephone Sales Rule. Matt currently has a petition pending with the CFPB to modify the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Matt’s expertise lies in the credit disputing process. Matt is passionate about uniting credit industry professionals and the sharing of credit knowledge.