​Dr. Seifried is Professor of Economics and Business at Lafayette College in Easton, Pennsylvania.  He is the Chief Economist for BNK Advisory Group, a community bank investment firm.  He received his doctorate in economics and business from West Virginia University. In addition to his course schedule at Lafayette College, he is also a faculty member of numerous banking schools including: Stonier Graduate School of Banking, School of Banking of the South, Graduate School of Retail Bank Management.  He serves as the dean of the Virginia and West Virginia Banking Schools. He frequently appears as a guest speaker at regional and national conferences.  He has delivered over 2000 presentation to various groups both in the United States and abroad.  He acts as a consultant to the credit union industry, and is well known as a speaker at credit union customer events and as a strategic planner.   Dr Seifried authored the book “The Art of Strategic Planning for Community Banks.”  Dr. Seifried has also served as a director of a community bank. Dr. Seifried has traveled extensively in the former Soviet Bloc countries where he served as an advisor and consultant to the newly privatized commercial banks.