14th Annual
Economic Forum
Watch the 2023 Economic Forum
About The Economic Forum
The Economic Forum, featuring keynote speaker Eric Hovde, is Sunwest Bank’s most anticipated and important annual event. Hovde, the company’s vibrant CEO, shares a masterclass on the State of the Economy. Many highly successful entrepreneurs and businesspeople attend his live presentation, which expertly summarizes a treasure trove of data to try and identify key economic indicators, unearth compelling trends, and forecast top priorities. Hovde’s in-depth analysis aims to help entrepreneurs turn today’s challenges into tomorrow’s opportunities. Better information means wiser decisions, so reserve your seats today for this impactful live event and see the economy through the eyes of one of the nation’s brightest financial leaders.
About Our Speaker
Eric Hovde
Chairman & CEO of Sunwest Bank
Eric HovdeMr. Hovde is an active entrepreneur who has started and manages numerous business enterprises. Mr. Hovde is the Chairman and CEO of H Bancorp LLC, a private bank holding company with banking operations across the country. Mr. Hovde currently serves as CEO of Sunwest Bank. Additionally, he serves as CEO and co-owner of Hovde Properties, LLC, a real estate development and management company. Mr. Hovde also founded and previously managed Hovde Financial, an investment banking company, and Hovde Capital, an asset management company. Throughout his career he has served as a director on numerous bank boards. Additionally, Mr. Hovde is a stockholder and board member of ePlus inc., a leading consultative technology solutions provider.
Mr. Hovde, along with his brother, Steve, created the Hovde Foundation, an organization that actively supports two central missions – clinical research to find a cure for Multiple Sclerosis and charitable relief for children in desperate need. The Foundation has established Hovde Houses in Ghana, Guatemala, Honduras, Kenya, Malawi, Mexico, Peru, Bolivia, Costa Rica, and Rwanda. Mr. Hovde also co-funded an apartment complex, complete with casework managers and job training, for homeless families in his hometown of Madison, Wisconsin.
Mr. Hovde earned his degrees in Economics and International Relations at the University of Wisconsin – Madison. He resides in Madison, Wisconsin and is married with two children.