IPA Announces 2024 Board of Directors

he Innovative Payments Association today announced its 2024 Board of Directors, which represents electronic payments across the full spectrum. Board members provide strategic support and guidance to keep IPA as the leading voice of electronic payments for consumers, businesses, and governments.
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“As the payments industry evolves, the IPA taps into its board members for guidance. Each one brings a unique perspective and diverse background, which helps the association navigate the ever-changing needs of customers and governments,” said IPA President and CEO Brian Tate. “We appreciate each board member for their commitment to the association and the industry.” 

The 2024 board of director leaders are:

• Chairman: Robert Skiba, Executive Vice President, InComm
• Vice Chair: Alicia Reid, Associate General Counsel, U.S. Bank
• Treasurer: Joan Herman, Executive Vice President, Operations, Paysign
• Secretary: Amy Lauck, Deputy General Counsel, Pathward

​Additionally, the board is comprised of the following members, observers, and advisors:

• B4B: Lori Breitzke, Head of Channel Development
• The Bancorp Bank N.A.: Matt Carberry, Head of Partner Strategy 
• Blackhawk Network: Stephanie O’Brien, Associate General Counsel
• Chime: Nick Stowell, Head of Government Advocacy
• CPI Card Group: Peggy O'Leary, Prepaid Sales Director
• Discover: Dane James, Head of Sales, Network Solutions
• EML Payments: Tony Candelario, General Counsel & Chief Compliance Office 
• Expanse Financial Technologies: Andrew Siden, Chief Executive Officer 
• Fidelity Information Services (FIS): Deirdre Ives, SVP, HoPS Prepaid, Processing and Program Management
• Fifth Third Bank: David Prochnow, Senior Vice President at Newline by Fifth Third Bank
• Galileo Payments: Joel Sherwin, Head of Legal
• Green Dot Corporation: Amy Pugh, General Counsel
• H&R Block: Kathleen Ryan, Vice President and Deputy General Counsel 
• Instant: Tal Clark, Chief Executive Officer
• Mastercard: Troy Dennis, SVP, Head of Product, Fintech, Financial Inclusion & ESG for North America 
• Onbe: Ed Woodson, Chief Legal Officer
• Sunrise Banks: Eric Schurr, Chief Strategy Officer 
• Visa: Saj Imam, Sr. Director U.S. Prepaid

About The IPA

The Innovative Payments Association (IPA) is the leading voice of the electronic payments sector, including prepaid products, mobile wallets, and person-to-person (P2P) technology for consumers, businesses, and governments at all levels. The IPA encourages the efficient use of electronic payments, cultivates financial inclusion through educating and empowering consumers, and represents the industry before legislative and regulatory bodies. To learn more about IPA, go to ipa.org or follow us on LinkedIn.