10 SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2017 COVER STORY Floodplain Consultants Premier provider of flood zone certification Since 1991, Floodplain Consultants Inc. (FCI) has been providing flood zone certifications and consulting on the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Specific offerings include flood zone certification, census tract, floodplain management, life-of-loan services and flood insurance. FCI serves more than 300 financial institutions. Wayne C. Capek Jr., president and CEO of Floodplain, is one of the founders of FCI. Craig Callahan, vice president of business development and marketing, joined the company in 2003. They explain that Floodplain quality flood zone certification services provide peace of mind on two levels – both for financial institutions, and for their customers. From a compliance standpoint, FCI keeps its lending clients informed about map changes, and invites lenders to contact FCI for customized reports as needed. From a technology perspective, Floodplain has partnered with several loan origination systems, including Encompass 360, Calyx, BytePro and Fiserv EZ lender. A loyal supporter of the Indiana Bankers Association, Floodplain Consultants is an IBA Preferred Service Provider. The Indiana-based company has completed nearly 1 million flood certificates, and has conducted thousands of site inspections. Value-added services include life-of-loan tracking, complimentary Letter of Map Amendment (LOMA) services and flood insurance policy guidance. When a borrower is informed that it is in a Special Flood Hazard Area, the situation can be complicated. Thus for each certificate that designates a home/building in a special flood hazard area, FCI provides a flood insurance rate map to illustrate the reason for the designation, along with educational information about the NFIP and the LOMA process. Recently Hoosier Banker had the opportunity to interview Wayne Capek and Craig Callahan about their careers and roles within the company. Wayne Capek What are your duties as Floodplain president and CEO? “I participate in all of the hiring, budgeting, payroll, employee benefits and other general business-related duties. However my most important duties are to create, communicate and implement Floodplain Consultants’ vision, mission and overall direction to our staff. “I want to make sure that the direction is communicated on a level that allows all employees to feel as if they are part of something bigger than themselves. We are always trying to put ourselves in our clients’ shoes. Wayne C. Capek Jr. President and CEO Floodplain Consultants Craig Callahan Vice President Business Development and Marketing Floodplain Consultants Floodplain Consultants is a Preferred Service Provider of the Indiana Bankers Association.
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