In order to get to know our 2016 Tech Forum Speakers better we asked them to answer a couple more questions for us. This week’s spotlight is on Chris Hall, Customer Development for Onovative, and John Chapman, the founder of Intellectual Dimensions, LLC (ID),.
Chris Hall is very fond of the Internet and enjoys all aspects of digital marketing. He leads the inbound marketing and customer development efforts at Onovative, a company that believes banks and credit unions deserve software that is simple to use. Onovative is focused on helping bank and credit union marketers grow engagement, deposits and loans. Core iQ, unlocks data from legacy systems so marketers can automatically communicate with individuals or groups via email, print mail, SMS text messages and outbound phone calls.
Visit www.onovativebanking.com for more information.
What is the last book you read and/or what are you currently reading?
Chris: I'm still working on "Thinking Fast and Slow" by Daniel Kahneman, which is a fascinating look into what makes us happy. I also recently started listening to the Freakonomics podcast, which explores the hidden side of everything. They recently wrapped up self-improvement month and I highly recommend those episodes.
Tell us something about yourself we wouldn't read in your bio.
Chris: I am a huge fan of the NBA and can talk hoops forever. I grew up loving the Showtime Lakers, but changed allegiances when the Minnesota Timberwolves became a team in 1989. My mom is from Minnesota and it just seemed like the thing to do at the time... It definitely hasn't been easy being a Wolves fan over the years, but the future looks bright.
If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go and why?
Chris: I grew up in Southern California around Disneyland and last year my wife and I took our kids to Disney World. It was a huge hit and one of the best times I've had in my life, so going back has become a priority.
John Chapman, the founder of Intellectual Dimensions, LLC (ID), is a recognized innovator and subject matter expert in the practical and strategic application of business intelligence (BI) for credit unions.Mr. Chapman has over 20 years of credit union experience in addition to over 30 years of database management experience. This combination of relevant, real world experience has provided Mr. Chapman with a unique perspective and understanding of "Big Data" and its successful integration with all aspects of credit union operations, strategic planning, and managed growth. ID is a niche company that is a recognized leader of Credit Union Intelligence solutions. Our solutions leverage relevant business data and technology to improve operational efficiency and decision making to create a competitive advantage for our credit union clients. ID provides credit unions of all sizes, cost-efficient access to the latest CU Intelligence technologies, subject-matter expertise, and best practices. Since its inception, ID has concentrated on the aggregation, curation,and analysis of pertinent credit union enterprise data in order to gain a holistic view of members, the membership, and credit union performance.
Visit www.intellectualdimensions.com for more information.
How would you explain what you do to your 8-year old niece/nephew?
John: You know that teacher you have that makes complicated math look so easy? That’s me, but I do it with millions and millions of numbers.
What has inspired you the most in your career?
John: Two things:
1) The opportunity to mentor under a brilliant, but haunted man; Mike Bennett, who taught me how to think, analyze, build, and that there isn’t anything I cannot do if I try hard enough.
2) A sit down with BB King, and parting advice I will never forget … “John, I’ll give you a little secret. It’s easy to be happy when you love what you do”.
If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go and why?
John: Montana. If I told you…you’d tell 2 friends, and they’d tell 2 friends, and so on… and then it wouldn’t be so quiet any more.