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PaymentsFirst Advisory Resource (PAR), a for-profit subsidiary of PaymentsFirst, is a team of certified experts providing compliance and consulting services tailored to help financial institutions and organizations in the payments space achieve their annual goals.

PAR conducts audits and risk assessments in ACH, e-banking, RDC, instant payments (RTP and FedNow), and wire transfers. They are also available for compliance and strategy consultations as well as customized training.

PAR works with industry regulators to stay on top of changes, challenges, and opportunities. When you choose PAR for your compliance needs, you can rest assured that we adhere to the highest industry standards. Our unique approach and commitment to excellence ensure that your organization remains compliant and secure. For a proposal or to move forward with scheduling, please reach out using our online form and a PaymentsFirst Advisory Resource team member will contact you.

For more information, please call us at 1-866-993-3753 or send an email to riskandcompliance@paymentsfirst.org.

PaymentsFirst Advisory Resource Board of Directors

Brenda McComas

Brenda McComas
Middletown Valley Bank
Chairperson

Scott Young

Scott Young
University of Hawaii Federal Credit Union
Vice Chairperson

Toni Davisson

Toni Davisson
Spero Financial Federal Credit Union
Treasurer

Robert Lewis

Robert Lewis
OPN
Director

Justin Lutes

Justin Lutes
Catalyst Corporate Federal Credit Union
Director

Alan McAfee

Alan McAfee
First Business Bank
Director

Mark Robertson

Mark Robertson
SouthState Bank
Director

Jerry Siegel

Jerry Siegel
Auburn Bank
Director

PaymentsFirst Advisory Resource Executive Team

Rich Leary President & CEO
Rich Leary President & CEO
Andy Barlow, AAP EVP Finance
Andy Barlow, AAP EVP Finance
Michele Barlow, AAP, APRP, NCP EVP, Education
Michele Barlow, AAP, APRP, NCP EVP, Education
Chad Frank, AAP, APRP, CCBIA, EVP Risk & Consulting PAR, PaymentsFirst
Chad Frank, AAP, APRP, CCBIA, EVP Risk & Consulting
Jennifer Stadler, CPP, CCE, EVP, Marketing & Member Support
Jennifer Stadler, CPP, CCE, EVP, Marketing & Member Support

PaymentsFirst Advisory Resource Team

Time Dycus, AAP, APRP VP Risk & Consultig
Time Dycus, AAP, APRP VP Risk & Consultig
Meredith Stubblefield, AAP, APRP, NCP, VP, Risk & Consulting
Meredith Stubblefield, AAP, APRP, NCP, VP, Risk & Consulting
Jeanette Waye,. AAP, APRP, VP, Risk & Consulting
Jeanette Waye,. AAP, APRP, VP, Risk & Consulting
Alaina Ackley, AAP, APRP, CAMS, NCP, Risk & Consulting
Alaina Ackley, AAP, APRP, CAMS, NCP, Risk & Consulting
Nicole Ambort-Cram, AAP, APRP, Risk & Consulting
Nicole Ambort-Cram, AAP, APRP, Risk & Consulting
Kelly Austin, AAP, APRP, Risk & Consulting
Kelly Austin, AAP, APRP, Risk & Consulting
Jeanne Bishop
Jeanne Bishop, AAP, APRP, Risk & Consulting
Kelly Boswell, Risk & Consulting
Kelly Boswell, Risk & Consulting
Kaila Braisington (Petty) AAP, APRP, Risk & Consulting
Kaila Braisington (Petty) AAP, APRP, Risk & Consulting
Joe Hamel, AAP, APRP, Risk & Consulting
Joe Hamel, AAP, APRP, Risk & Consulting
Chelsea Karper, AAP,  Risk & Consulting
Chelsea Karper, AAP, Risk & Consulting
Doug Rozan, AAP, APRP, Risk & Consulting
Doug Rozan, AAP, APRP, Risk & Consulting
Kelly Thomason, AAP, APRP, CTP, Risk & Consulting
Kelly Thomason, AAP, APRP, CTP, Risk & Consulting
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