Executive Leadership
Experienced leadership. A shared commitment to our members and the payments industry.
Rich Leary
President & CEO
Andy Barlow
AAP
EVP, Finance & Operations
Michele Barlow
AAP, AFPP, APRP, NCP
EVP, Education
Chad Frank
AAP, APRP, CCBIA, IOM
EVP, Risk & Consulting
Jennifer Stadler
ETA CPP, CCE
EVP, Marketing & Membership
Vice Presidents
Turning Strategy Into Impact
Experience, expertise, and a shared commitment to advancing member success.
Tim Dycus
AAP, APRP
VP, Risk & Consulting
Mandy Herman
AAP, AFPP, NCP
VP, Marketing & Membership
Marybeth Mezewski
VP, Finance & Operations
Meredith Stubblefield
AAP, AFPP, APRP, NCP
VP, Risk & Consulting
Jeanette Waye
AAP, APRP
VP, Risk & Consulting
Allen Young
AAP, APRP
VP, Education
Meet our Vice Presidents
Our People. Our Strength.
The Team That Makes It Happen
Dedicated professionals working together to support and advance our payments community.
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PaymentsFirst Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors brings together financial services leaders whose expertise and guidance help shape the association's strategic direction, strengthen member value, and advance the payments industry.
Tynika Wilson
Katina Arthur
Dawn Brummett
Steve Asbach
Scott Woods
Kalei Dagulo
Cathy Housaman
Pam Davis
Mark Altman
Matt Friend
Gilbert Kennedy III
Gloryana Nelson
Scott Roesch
Scott Young
Keith Melton
Ian Schweid
PaymentsFirst Advisory Resource (PAR) Board of Directors
The PaymentsFirst Advisory Resource (PAR) Board of Directors provides strategic oversight and guidance for the organization's for-profit operations, supporting its commitment to delivering specialized risk management, compliance, and consulting services.
Drawing on extensive financial services and payments industry experience, PAR's board helps guide the organization's growth, service quality, and continued responsiveness to industry needs.
Brenda McComas
Alan McAfee
Scott Young
Mark Robertson
Toni Davisson, CPA CFE
Jerry Siegel
Robert Lewis
Justin Lutes
Non-Discrimination Statement
It is the policy of PaymentsFirst not to discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, age, sex, marital status, family/parental status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, disability or veteran/military status, income derived from public assistance or political beliefs.
PaymentsFirst employees are fully committed to act in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws regarding Non-Discrimination. Non-Discrimination will be practiced in every program, service, or activity provided by PaymentsFirst.
Any alleged violations of this policy or identified concerns should be directed to the HR Manager (1.866.993.3753).