US Payments Forum announces 2020 Steering Committee
Forum leadership brings together stakeholder voices from across the payments industry
PRINCETON JUNCTION, NJ (February 26, 2020) — The U.S. Payments Forum announced today its 2020 Steering Committee and officers. This leadership is influential in supporting the introduction and implementation of new and emerging payments technologies that help protect the security of, and enhance opportunities for, payment transactions within the U.S.
The Steering Committee members elected as officers in 2020-2021 are:
• Kristy Cook, Target – Chair
• Scott Haney, Woodforest National Bank – Vice Chair
• Manish Nathwani, SHAZAM – Secretary
• Joseph Vasterling, Best Buy – Treasure
The newly elected or returning 2020 U.S. Payments Forum Steering Committee members are:
• Berke Baydu, Mastercard
• William Bondar, PNC Bank
• Roberto Cárdenas, Global Payments
• Kristy Cook, Target
• Keri Crane, Jack Henry & Associates
• Carey Ferro, American Express
• Scott Haney, Woodforest National Bank
• Linda Horwath, JCB
• Simon Hurry, Visa
• Kara Kazazean, Walmart
• Jesse Lee, Wells Fargo
• Robert Lorenzini, McDonald’s
• Terry Mahoney, W. Capra
• Oliver Manahan, Infineon Technologies
• Steve Mathison, Fiserv
• Nancy Morgan, The Kroger Co.
• Manish Nathwani, SHAZAM
• Nick Pisarev, G+D Mobile Security
• Tom Pouliot, Unionpay
• Itai Sela, B2 Payment Solutions
• Joseph Vasterling, Best Buy
• Patty Walters, PAX Technology
• Kate Weiler, Discover
• Bob Woodbury, FIS/NYCE
The Steering Committee manages the Forum and guides the priorities and plans of the organization and its working committees – ATM; Card-Not-Present Fraud; Communication and Education; Debit Routing; Mobile and Contactless Payments; Petroleum; Testing and Certification; and Transit Contactless Open Payments. Some of the Forum activities include identifying and providing guidance on issues, developing best practices for implementation of payments technologies, providing market education, and creating deliverables such as white papers and webinars for industry stakeholders.
“Our active members and committees provide the driving force for cooperation and coordination among all segments of the industry. Their leadership and participation are vital for the success of this organization,” said Randy Vanderhoof, director of the U.S. Payments Forum. “We will continue our cross-industry work in 2020 with a wide variety of member-driven projects.”
For more information about the Steering Committee and its members, visit http://www.uspaymentsforum.org/about/forum-management/.
Next U.S. Payments Forum Meeting on February 24-26, 2020 in Salt Lake City
The U.S. Payments Forum’s next in-person members-only meeting will be held on February 24-26, 2020 at the Salt Lake Marriott Downtown at City Creek in Salt Lake City, Utah. Attending members will also have access to the Secure Technology Alliance’s 2020 Payments Summit, which is co-located with the Forum event. Additional Forum member meetings this year will be held on July 14-15 in Charlotte, N.C. and November 10-11 in Houston, Texas.
For membership details, visit http://www.uspaymentsforum.org/membership/membership-benefits/.
About U.S. Payments Forum
The U.S. Payments Forum is a cross-industry body that brings stakeholders together on neutral ground to enable efficient, timely and effective implementation of emerging and existing payment technologies. This is achieved through education, guidance and alternative paths to adoption. The Forum is the only non-profit organization whose membership includes the whole payments ecosystem, ensuring that all stakeholders have the opportunity to coordinate, cooperate on and have a voice in the future of the U.S. payments industry. The organization operates within the Secure Technology Alliance, an association that encompasses all aspects of secure digital technologies.
