Learn From the Leaders Shaping the Future of Risk
The Mid Rivers Risk Forum brings together some of the most respected voices in risk management, insurance, captives, finance, regulation, cybersecurity, workforce development, and organizational resilience. Our speakers are selected for their practical experience, forward-thinking perspectives, and ability to help attendees navigate today's rapidly evolving risk landscape.
Tuesday's Opening Keynote Speaker
Charles S. Gascon
Economist and Assistant Vice President for the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
Charles S. Gascon is an economist and assistant vice president in the Research division of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, which he joined in June 2006. He analyzes current economic conditions nationally and in the Eighth Federal Reserve District and briefs the Bank president and staff economists prior to Federal Open Market Committee meetings. He is responsible for writing the Bank’s Beige Book report, a summary of information collected from regional business contacts, and contributes to other Bank publications.
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Gascon has a master’s degree in economics from State University of New York at Albany and an M.B.A. from Washington University in St. Louis. His work has been cited in the Wall Street Journal and New York Times and in local media outlets. He is a member of the American Economic Association and the National Association for Business Economics.
