About ePayResources

Mission

Since 1974, ePayResources has been an extension of your payments team:
your trusted go-to resource that empowers you to lead with confidence.

ePayResources' Values and Guiding Principles

M

Members First

We are passionate about serving our members and are committed to exceeding their expectations.

E

Excellence

We are committed to building our knowledge and expertise by taking enterprising risks to be a leader in the payments industry.

R

Respect 

We honor the individual and embrace diversity.

I

Integrity & Trust

We are accountable for our actions and interactions and hold each other to the highest ethical standards.

T

Teamwork

We support each other through challenges and celebrate our successes.

History

1970's

1990's

2000's

2010's

2020's

1970's

1974

SWACHA, the Southwestern Automated Clearing House Association, headquartered in Dallas, TX, is incorporated and joins Nacha.

1976

VACHA, the Virginia Automated Clearing House Association, headquartered in Richmond, VA, is incorporated and joins Nacha.

1977

Judy Trimble is hired by SWACHA as its first full-time Executive Director.

1979

Norman Robinson is hired as Executive Director of VACHA. Financial institutions in West Virginia agree to join and name changes to Virginias Automated Clearing House Association.

1990's

1995

Scholarship to the Payments Institute established.

1996

VACHA and NorCACHA in North Carolina merged and formed EastPay.

First Information Interchange conference (now ePayConnect).

1999

First-ever teleseminar training by a Payments Association is conducted.

Payments Systems Network (PSN) in Florida merges with EastPay.

2000's

2001

Dennis Simmons named President of SWACHA.

2002

ACH Certifcate Program launched.

2003

2005

Keith Daniels Memorial Scholarship established.

ProceduresNow! and Audit and Consulting Services launched.

2007

Education Club and Payments Strategy Consulting introduced.

2008

Tim Quisenberry named President of SWACHA Services Corporation, our subsidiary offering audit and consulting services (now ePayAdvisors).

2009

Video On Demand is launched.

2010's

2011

First Leadership in Payments Award presented to Richard R. Oliver.

2013

Laura Steele is named President of SWACHA.

2016

SWACHA and EastPay merge to form ePayResources.

2017

Power Packs rolled out for AAP, APRP, and NCP exam preparation.

2019

2020's

2020

ePayResources launches ePayU, our 24/7/365 education platform, just in time for a global pandemic!

2021

5 Years of ePay! We've been empowering our members to be informed, compliant, and competitive in payments for 47 years!

2023

Jeff Foote is named President & CEO of ePayResources.

Our Podcast, The Payments Space™️, is launched.

2024

Celebrating 50 years in payments!

2025

Chatbot ePayAssist™️ introduced

2026


Announced Letter of Intent to Merge with ATMIA

Our Expertise

For over 50 years, ePayResources has helped financial institutions and businesses stay informed, compliant, and competitive in the evolving payments landscape. Our nationally accredited payments and risk professionals provide expert guidance through the Payments Answerline™, with additional audits, risk assessments, and strategic consulting available through ePayAdvisors.

The following professional designations are held by ePayResources staff members:

  • Accredited ACH Professional (AAP)
  • Accredited Faster Payments Professional (AFPP)
  • Accredited Payments Risk Professional (APRP)
  • National Check Professional (NCP)
  • Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS)
  • Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP)
  • Certified Cash Manager (CCM)
  • Certified Community Bank Compliance Officer (CCBCO)
  • Certified Community Bank Security Officer (CCBSO)
  • Certified Cryptocurrency Risk Specialist (CCRS)
  • Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA)
  • Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
  • Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM)
  • Certified Treasury Professional (CTP)
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
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