A Little History of the Firm
Who is Tuscan Club Consulting
Founded in 2017 with a vision to integrate seamlessly into our clients’ compliance teams, our journey has been nothing short of remarkable. Led by Tory Haggerty, a seasoned FDIC compliance examiner, our team of 6 has successfully collaborated with over 80 banks, credit unions, and mortgage companies nationwide with billions in assets under management to enhance their Compliance Management Systems.
Not only do we provide exceptional compliance reviews and support, but training is also at the core of our services. Tory leads BankIn Minnesota’s Compliance Network, conducting compliance workshops for nearly 100 bankers statewide. Additionally, we conduct webinars, speak at conferences, and deliver training sessions for our esteemed clients.
In 2019, an innovative idea sparked the creation of the nation’s first commercially available Fair Lending School and fair lending-specific industry certification. The launch of Tuscan Club University in 2020 introduced our online Fair Lending School and Fair Lending Expert (FLE) Certification, benefiting close to 200 compliance and audit professionals across the country. The feedback has been exceptional, establishing Tory as a leading expert in fair lending practices across the United States.
Fast forward to 2021, Tory ventured into writing, giving birth to Tuscan Club Publishing in May 2022. His debut book, “Unfair Lending,” and the subsequent release, “Thick Red Line,” both achieved remarkable success, becoming Amazon Best-Sellers. These publications have disseminated crucial fair lending principles worldwide, impacting thousands of bankers positively.
At Tuscan Club, we pride ourselves on our team’s expertise, with consultants holding multiple certifications in their respective fields. With two commissioned compliance examiners on board, we are passionate about being an integral Part of Your Compliance Team.
President/CEO
Tory Haggerty
Tory began his banking career as a compliance examiner commissioned by the FDIC. Over the course of six years, he conducted nearly 100 examinations before transitioning to various roles in banking, including compliance officer and auditor. In 2017, he founded Tuscan Club Consulting, where he has since onboarded over 80 clients and conducted over 400 reviews. Notably, he established the nation’s first fair lending school and fair lending certification program. Tory holds five industry certifications and earned his B.S. from South Dakota State University, followed by an M.B.A. from the University of South Dakota. In 2021, he completed the Graduate School of Banking at Colorado and was appointed as an instructor in 2023. A frequent speaker on compliance issues, he is also a best-selling author of “Unfair Lending: Why Discrimination in Banking Exists and How to Prevent It” and “Thick Red Line”. Additionally, Tory completed a distinguished 20-year career in the Air National Guard, retiring as an officer in 2020.
Chief Financial Officer
Erica Haggerty
Erica is our dedicated Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operations Officer, overseeing the daily operations of both our Consulting and University divisions. She manages Tuscan Club University and our renowned Fair Lending School. With over 20 years of experience in small business and accounting, Erica brings extensive expertise to our team. She earned her Associate degree in Accounting from Southeast Technical Institute in Sioux Falls and holds the Fair Lending Expert designation. Erica lives in Sioux Falls with her husband and children, and in her free time, she enjoys running, reading, and traveling to warm destinations.
Senior Consultant
Freeman Park
Freeman began his compliance career at a regional bank in South Dakota with nearly $400 million in assets, where he held multiple roles including compliance officer, BSA/AML officer, and CRA officer. Throughout most of his tenure, he was the only compliance professional at the institution. With over 15 years of experience in banking, Freeman possesses extensive knowledge of consumer protection laws and regulations.
In addition to his banking expertise, Freeman is a seasoned Army veteran, having served six years with the South Dakota Army National Guard. His military service includes a one-year deployment to Iraq, during which he was awarded the Purple Heart. Freeman has also earned several professional designations, including Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager, Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist, Certified BSA/AML Professional, Certified Community Bank Compliance Officer, and Fair Lending Expert certifications. He joined Tuscan Club Consulting in 2019.
Senior Consultant
Nate Price
Nate began his compliance career as an FDIC examiner at the Des Moines, IA Field Office. He was commissioned as an examiner in 2012 and dedicated 11 years to the FDIC, participating in over 100 regulatory exams. In 2018, he earned a promotion to Senior Compliance Examiner at the Omaha, NE Field Office. Nate holds both a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree in Business Administration with a focus in Finance from the University of South Dakota. He joined Tuscan Club Consulting in 2021 and has spent the past 20 years living in the Midwest, specifically in South Dakota, Iowa, and Nebraska. In addition to his role at the FDIC, Nate has achieved certifications as a Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager and a Fair Lending Expert.
Consultant
Jessica Byre
Jessica launched her compliance career by joining the Tuscan Club Consulting team in 2021. She holds an Associate’s degree in Medical Assisting from Colorado Technical University and previously worked in the medical field since 2007. Throughout her career, she has achieved several certifications, including Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager, Certified Community Bank Compliance Officer, Certified BSA/AML Professional, and Fair Lending Expert. Jessica initially served as an executive assistant before being promoted to a full-time consultant role in 2022. She lives in Sioux Falls with her husband and children and enjoys traveling in her free time.
Consultant
Stacy Otkin
Stacy became a member of Tuscan Club Consulting in 2024. With nearly 20 years of banking experience, she is a seasoned professional in compliance and audit. Throughout her career, she has held various positions in compliance, audit, and risk management at several banks across the Dakotas. Stacy holds an Associate’s degree in Financial Services and has obtained certifications as a Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager, Certified Community Bank Internal Auditor, and Fair Lending Expert. She lives in Canton, South Dakota, with her husband and children.
