“Serving our communities with expert professional development courses.” In 2020, US Transactions Corporation launched UST Education. Growing out of the success of Presidential Forum, UST’s community driven roundtable discussions, UST Education provides high quality continuing education to the business communities in which UST is engaged. Our team ensures proactive support, ease of registration, and fast credentialing for our interactive webinars, and our expert instructors address topics relevant to the professionals we serve.
Wade Tetsuka
President, CEO
Wade is a C.P.A. who brings 20 years of financial expertise and business management experience to U.S. Transactions Corporation. Wade also has an extensive network of contacts within the government contracting arena. He was previously with Ernst & Young in San Francisco and later PriceWaterhouseCoopers in Stuttgart, Germany where he was senior engagement manager responsible for the assurance work for IBM, Kodak, Sony Europe, and several other multinational companies. He also served as President/General Manager to three early-stage fast-growth companies in the life sciences industry. He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School of Business with a B.S. in Economics.
Kate Coffey-Bacon
VP Marketing and Events
Kate Coffey-Bacon brings over two decades of experience in marketing, blending her passion for creativity with strategic thinking and relationship building. Prior to joining UST, Kate thrived in the fast-paced world of marketing agencies, including working with her favorite client—a designer of shoes for the working woman. Through this role and others, she mastered the art of crafting messages that resonate with diverse audiences, from startups to well-established companies.
Known for her expertise in brand development and strategic problem-solving, Kate excels at turning challenges into actionable solutions. She leverages data-driven insights to inform decisions while drawing on her creativity to design impactful campaigns that align with business goals. As UST’s graphic design guru and word wizard, Kate combines her artistic talents with a sharp strategic mind to deliver results.
A graduate of the University of West Florida with degrees in Public Relations and Marketing, Kate is a lifelong learner and a lover of music, coffee, and compelling storytelling. She’s passionate about helping organizations build meaningful connections, elevate their brands, and achieve their goals through innovative marketing strategies.
Erika Boccuti
Strategic Partnerships & Community Manager
Background
Erika Boccuti serves as the Strategic Partnerships & Community Manager for USTPay and UST Education, where she focuses on building meaningful relationships that strengthen communities and create opportunities for growth. She is passionate about connecting people, organizations, and ideas to create lasting impact through collaboration.
With a natural ability to bring people together, Erika works closely with partners, speakers, sponsors, and industry leaders to foster engagement and support the continued growth of UST Education’s programs and professional communities.
Experience
In her role, Erika helps expand strategic partnerships, develop speaker networks, and support educational programming across webinars, symposiums, and executive forums. She is dedicated to creating valuable experiences that encourage learning, connection, and professional development.
Erika brings a relationship-first approach to everything she does, combining strong organizational skills with a genuine passion for community building. Her ability to cultivate authentic connections helps organizations and individuals find opportunities to collaborate, grow, and succeed.
Erika holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Integrated Business. She is energized by bringing people together, building strong partnerships, and creating spaces where communities can thrive.
Emma Kate
Marketing Specialist
Emma Kate has spent the last several years actively using social media to support marketing efforts for a range of businesses. Her experience includes managing content, monitoring performance, and adapting strategy as platforms and algorithms evolve. She stays up to date on social media trends and has a strong interest in how changes in SEO and AI-driven optimization affect visibility and engagement.
Through hands-on work and continuous learning, Emma Kate brings a practical, detail-oriented approach to digital marketing and brand growth.