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Nashville, TN
May 4-6, 2026
The Cooperative COMPASS 2026
Pointing Towards an Extraordinary Educational and Networking Experience
We’re excited to share that The Cooperative COMPASS— NSAC's National Conference for accounting, tax, and finance professionals in the co-op industry— is heading to Nashville, Tennessee, May 4–6, 2026, hosted by the Atlantic Chapter.
Set against the backdrop of live music, Southern hospitality, and a city that knows how to mix tradition with innovation, this one-of-a-kind conference is designed specifically for professionals involved in the financial planning and management of cooperatives. COMPASS offers the perfect mix of high-impact learning, expert-led sessions, and meaningful peer connections—all designed to help you tune up your knowledge and amplify your impact.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
- CEOs/CFOs/COOs/Managers/Directors/Vice Presidents of Finance
- CPAs/Controllers/Accountants
- Other cooperative/company staff with accounting responsibilities
Soak in the sounds of Nashville while gaining the latest tools, insights, and strategies to strengthen financial oversight, ensure compliance, and confidently manage your co-op’s most complex challenges.
General Session Speakers
Colin Cloud
Show Stopping Mentalist and Entertainer
Gene Marks
Columnist, Best-Selling Author, and TV Correspondent, The Marks Group P.C.
Eric Potterat, Ph.D.
Ret. US Navy Commander, World Renowned Psychologist, Author, and Executive Performance Consultant
Marcey Rader, CSP®
High-Performance Speaker and Consultant, RaderCo
John Suter
Vice President, Economic Research, National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance (CFC)
Jimmy Yeary
Grammy Award-Winning Songwriter and Speaker
David Antoni, CPA
Tax Managing Director, Baker Tilly US
Josh Bakke
Senior Manager, Baker Tilly US
Trevor Barnett, MBA
Regional Vice President, CFC
Tamika Bishop, CFP
Senior Consultant, Homestead Financial Services Corp.
Michael Cheng, CPA
National Professional Practice Partner, Frazier & Deeter
Colin Cloud
Show Stopping Mentalist and Entertainer
Pat Cooper, CPA
Utility Tax Director, Bolinger, Segars, Gilbert & Moss, LLP
Julie Desimone, CPA
Managing Principal, Baker Tilly
Nicholas Falk, CPA
Senior Manager, RSM US, LLP
Melissa Felty, MBA, CPA, CFPC
Chief Financial Officer, First Electric Cooperative Corporation
Bryanna Fredericks
Partner, Tax Services, Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC
Ashley Garringer
Chief Operating Officer, First Electric Cooperative Corporation
Paul Gutierrez
Senior Principal, Legislative Affairs, NRECA
Jim Halvorsen, CPA
Principal, CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP (CLA)
Mary Hevener
Partner, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Dennis Hicks, CPA
Principal, CliftonLarsonAllen LLP (CLA)
Roman Kepczyk, CPA.CITP, CGMA
Director of Firm Technology Strategy, Rightworks
Gene Marks
Columnist, Best-Selling Author, and TV Correspondent, The Marks Group P.C.
Bill Miller, CPA
Utility Tax Partner, Bolinger, Segars, Gilbert & Moss, LLP
Shawn Miller
Consultant, S. Miller Consulting
Nick Mueting, CPA
Managing Shareholder, Lindburg Vogel Pierce Faris, Chartered
Dr. Noah Myers
Utah Valley University
Eric Potterat, Ph.D.
Ret. US Navy Commander, World Renowned Psychologist, Author, and Executive Performance Consultant
Marcey Rader, CSP®
High-Performance Speaker and Consultant, RaderCo
Craig Ritsema
Digital Growth Director, CLA
Katrina Rote
Partner, RSM US LLP
Kathryn Schneider
Director, Forvis Mazars
Anne Shipman
Controller, GROWMARK, Inc.
Matt Sirna, CPCU, AIC, AIC-M, aRe
Member Relations Manager, Federated Rural Electric Insurance Exchange
John Suter
Vice President, Economic Research, National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance (CFC)
Rebecca Thoune, CPA
Signing Director, CliftonLarsonAllen LLP (CLA)
Ling Wang
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, CFC
Craig Woycheese, CPA, MBA
Manager of Utility Rates and Financial Analysis, Toth and Associates, Inc.
Jimmy Yeary
Grammy Award-Winning Songwriter and Speaker
Jonathan Zimmerman
Partner, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Agenda
Sunday, May 3, 2026
Registration Open
Monday, May 4, 2026
Registration Open
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Registration Open
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Looking for CPE? Earn up to 20.5 CPE credits hours.
The National Society of Accountants for Cooperatives (NSAC) is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor (#103068) of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be addressed to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org. No prerequisites and/or advance preparation is required for this program, and the program level is basic. Instructional delivery method is "Group Live" for those in-person or "Group Internet" for those attending virtually. Contact NSAC at info@nsacoop.org if you have any questions.
Experience
COMPASS is the premier conference for cooperative tax, accounting, and finance professionals, but it’s more than a conference -- it’s an experience! Here, you’ll not only gain access to exceptional educational sessions but also immerse yourself in unparalleled opportunities to connect, collaborate, and celebrate the cooperative spirit.
Welcome Reception
Kick off COMPASS in style! Reconnect with colleagues, meet new faces, and ease into the conference with a relaxed, welcoming start.
Meet & Greet Colin Cloud
Meet and snap photos with Colin Cloud, the world-famous mentalist known as the “real-life Sherlock Holmes,” right after the Silver Bowl Luncheon.
Meet & Greet Jimmy Yeary
Meet Grammy Award–winning songwriter Jimmy Yeary immediately following the Effective Storytelling in Communication General Session.
Tap into Networking
Hop aboard a Nashville trolley for a brewery tour! Unwind, explore, and network with fellow COMPASS attendees on this one-of-a-kind outing.
Networking Lunch
Join is for a networking power hour over lunch. Reconnect, build new relationships, and strengthen industry connections in a relaxed, engaging setting.
Bonus Session
Keep the learning going! COMPASS attendees receive exclusive access to an after-conference event, “Ask Me Anything” with Marcey Rader.
Registration
Attend in-person or virtually — all attendees have access to the same top-tier sessions.
| Registration Type | Before Jan 31 | After Jan 31 |
|---|---|---|
| Member | $845 | $895 |
| Member — First-Time Attendee* | $645 | $695 |
| Non-Member | $1,245 | $1295 |
| Guest/Spouse | $275 | $275 |
*Member-First-Time Attendee: This rate applies to NSAC members who have never attended an NSAC National Conference before. National Conferences include COMPASS and TFACC. If this is your first time participating in NSAC's National Conference, you qualify for this registration category.
Registration includes: All education sessions, CPE credits, Sunday Welcome Reception, and all scheduled meals.
Guest/Spouse registration includes: Welcome Reception and breakfast on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.
Questions? Please email info@nsacoop.org or call (937) 222-6707
Hotel Information
Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown
623 Union Street, Nashville, TN, 37219-1706
Phone: (615) 259-2000
Rate: $265 per day, plus fees and taxes
Discounted rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Sponsors
Annual Sponsors
Compass Sponsors
Interested In Sponsoring
Annual 365 Sponsorship
Compass Sponsorship
Email us at info@nsacoop.org
COMPASS 2026 Refund Policy
Cancellations for COMPASS 2026 will be handled as follows:
- Before April 3, 2026: Registrants who cancel before April 3, 2026, will receive a 50% refund of their registration fees.
- On or After April 3, 2026: No refunds will be issued for cancellations made on or after April 3, 2026. However, the conference registration fee may be applied as a credit towards next year's conference.
- In-Person to Virtual Transfers: If you are unable to attend in person, you may switch your registration to the virtual option at no additional cost.
All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing via email to info@nsacoop.org.