We are one of the largest merchant acquirers in the U.S., offering an array of services to ISOs, PayFacs and ISVs.
We process more than 1 billion annual credit card payment transactions with our clients and partners.
We are a trusted and reliable partner with more than 20 years in the industry.
MEET OUR TEAM
Tom Boyer
Tom is responsible for leading the acquisition and retention activities of ISO clients, Commercial and Middle Market corporations and strategic partnerships with Fintech companies and Third-Party Processors.
Prior to joining Merrick Bank in 2021, he served as President and Group Executive at TSYS Merchant Solutions and was responsible for leading sales and client relationship activities across the company’s partner solutions division.
Before joining TSYS in 2015, Tom held various Senior Executive roles over 15 years at Elavon. He served as President of the North America division from 2011 to 2013.
Lisa Kenny
Chief Operating Officer & Senior Vice President
Lisa Kenney, Chief Operating Officer & Senior Vice President of Merrick Bank’s Merchant Acquiring business, joined the Bank in 2006. She is responsible for the management, oversight, and financial and operational performance of the Merchant Acquiring business. Ms. Kenney is an industry veteran with over 19 years of managerial experience in the financial services segment, and her prior career experience includes several senior level positions within First Data Corporation, with specialized expertise in credit underwriting, risk management, compliance and operations.
Brian Smith
Assistant Vice President, Business Development & Client Relations
Brian joined Merrick Bank in 2007 as Compliance Risk Manager. During his tenure at the Bank, Brian transitioned within the Sales and Business Development Department, where he is responsible for ISO sponsorships, VARS and referral relationships, introducing secure and innovative product solutions to the Bank’s clients, Agent Bank sponsorships, Marketing, and ISO Compliance. Prior to Merrick Bank, Brian worked at First Data Merchant Services for eight years holding Management roles within the Underwriting and Finance Departments, and prior to that, European American Bank.
Ruth Gorski
Assistant Vice President, Business Development & Client Relations
Ruth joined Merrick Bank in 2016 as Manager of Business Development & Client Relations. She is responsible for ISO sponsorships, VARS and referral relationships, introducing secure and innovative product solutions to the Bank’s clients, Agent Bank sponsorships, marketing, and ISO compliance. Prior to joining Merrick Bank, Ruth worked for American Express for over 25 years in a variety of positions, including marketing, sales planning, compensation, and relationship management. Ruth has been a member of the NEAA board since 2005.
John Collins
Senior Vice President, Merchant Acquiring
John joined Merrick Bank in 2017 as Vice President of Merchant Acquiring. John manages the Credit Underwriting, Risk Monitoring and Periodic Review groups who are responsible for the oversight of our ISO’s new account submissions and the monitoring of our client’s processing activity to insure compliance to Credit Policy and mitigate any credit, financial or reputational risk to the bank. Prior to Merrick Bank, John spent over 26 years with First Data Corporation. While at First Data, he served in various senior leadership roles within key areas of Risk Management including Credit Policy, Credit Underwriting, Risk Monitoring, Collections and Collateral Management.