The Third Party Payment Processors Association (TPPPA) Expands its Board of Directors

Washington, D.C, District of Columbia Jan 29, 2025 (Issuewire.com) - The TPPPA, a national industry association representing third-party payment processors and their banking partners, expands its board of directors with the addition of three new board members.  John OShea (Viking Client Services), Rob Zeitler (Flex Payment Systems) and George McKey (Profituity) join existing board members Ryan McCurry (Vericheck), John Morris (Repay), Kevin Hill (Reliafund) and Steve Davis (EFT Network).

We are excited to have John, Rob and George bring new energy to the TPPPAs board with their extensive expertise and valuable insights as we continue our work to provide advocacy, leadership and support to our members and the payments industry, said Marsha Jones, TPPPA President.

George McKee III, Founder, President & CEO of Profituity, LLC

George McKee III is the Founder, President, and CEO of Profituity, LLC, a Nacha Preferred Partner specializing in payment processing technologies. Under his leadership, Profituity has introduced innovative solutions like PlatformNext, a robust ACH engine, and Alice, an AI-powered assistant transforming efficiency and decision-making. Profituitys mission is to help customers achieve more with less, reduce risk, and make smarter decisions while delighting their own clients.

A serial entrepreneur with a passion for innovation, George has founded and led transformative businesses, including Metrex, Inc., acquired by Johnson & Johnson, and True Commerce, Inc., acquired by HighJump Software. A lifelong learner, he combines a BA in Applied Psychology from Indiana University of Pennsylvania with advanced entrepreneurial training through Carnegie Mellon Universitys Entrepreneurial Management Program. Renowned for his practical insights and real-world strategies, George is a sought-after speaker and thought leader, inspiring the next generation of entrepreneurs through dynamic engagements at top institutions such as Carnegie Mellon, the University of Pittsburgh, Cornell, and Columbia. 

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John O'Shea, President of Viking Client Services

John OShea joined Viking Client Services as President in 2011. Through Johns leadership, Vikings Payment Processing Service has grown 600% over the last 6 years. Today, as a full-service processor they provide Fed Now and RTP Instant funding, Debit Card, ACH and RCC processing. Vikings deep understanding of this vertical, coupled with their reliable and robust platform, have positioned Viking as a leader in the payments industry.

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John is a former owner of Triad Financial Services. After a successful sale of the business, he served in similar roles at General Motors Mortgage, AllianceOne and ICT Group. John serves on the Payments Advisory Committee for OLA and is a member of the American Collectors Association and RMAI. He has led innovative, compliant and high-performing companies for 30 years as a senior executive focused on Payments, Customer Contact and BPO markets. 

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Rob Zeitler, President & Co-founder of FLEX Payment Solutions

Rob Zeitler is the President & Co-founder of FLEX Payment Solutions, a full-service payment technology company offering ACH, card processing, check processing, push-to-card, and RTP/FedNow services. Founded nearly a decade ago, FLEX was created to address unique challenges for specific industries in the payments industry and has since become a leader in innovation and compliance. Under Robs leadership, FLEX has earned a spot on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies for four consecutive years, reflecting its consistent growth and industry impact.

Rob leads a team of professionals with advanced certifications like AAP and CRCM, driving the companys commitment to excellence and customer success. Outside of work, Rob is a dedicated husband and father of three boys who enjoys kickboxing, working out, and mastering his grilling and smoking skills on weekends. When hes not focused on the future of payments, youll often find him on the golf course.

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The TPPPA was formed in 2013 to provide advocacy, leadership and support to its members and the payments industry.  As part of this work, the TPPPA created and promotes industry best practices in compliance management in third-party relationships. The TPPPA best practices are called the TPPPA Compliance Management System (TPPPA CMS).  The TPPPA CMS contains two complementary control frameworks, one for banks that address bank compliance requirements, and a second for payment processors that push down the requirements of banks to their TPPP customers, as prescribed by federal banking regulators. Visit our website for more information at www.tpppa.org.