Join the team.

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Interested in learning more about Central Payments and possibly joining our growing team?

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The Start Of Central Payments.

Founded in 2014, Central Payments was a wholly-owned subsidiary of a bank. Since then, we have grown to a place of needing independence from a single financial institution.

In 2022, Central Payments raised growth capital to form a stand alone LLC. This has allowed us to expand and create opportunities for a two-sided marketplace - serving banks and brands.

Located in Sioux Falls, SD, we are obsessed with changing the game in embedded finance.

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Central Payments has been recognized by many leading experts in the financial services space.

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Executive Leadership Team.

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    Nikkee Rhody

    Chief Executive Officer

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    Eric Cotton

    President
    Chief Payments Officer

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    Sridevi Anwar

    Executive Vice President,
    Chief Risk Officer

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    Chad Noble

    Executive Vice President,
    Chief Information Officer

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    Dawn Koenninger

    Executive Vice President,
    Chief Financial Officer

Organizational Leaders.

  • Zack Bowen

    Head of Revenue

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    Nicole Martens

    Head of Project Delivery

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    Dan Wienhold

    Head of Technology Delivery

  • Leah Christenson

    Head of Operational Delivery

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    Elizabeth Gorz

    Head of Innovation and Strategic Communication

  • Jim Gentile

    Head of Financial Operations

  • Lori Kramer

    Head of Compliance

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    Mark Lanners

    Head of Information Technology

  • Michele Lambert

    Head of Accounting Compliance

Magic Makers.

Shout out to the additional team members not pictured who bring the value of Central Payments to life everyday.

Our Core Values.

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Fintech Brews.

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This is the place to get a behind-the-scences look at unique partnerships and ways we’re bridging the gap between banking, startups and the financial services industry. You’re sure to get some interesting perspectives. Follow along through Spotify, Apple Podcasts or check out more on our YouTube channel.

An on-going conversation of
Over 30 Episodes Produced

Connected with over
30 Fintech Industry Leaders

Hosted By
Nikkee Rhody + Eric Cotton

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Falls Fintech is an innovative, 12-week program designed to expedite the path to market for early-stage financial technology startups.

Accelerate your idea with us.

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Discover Convenient Payment Solutions.

Central Payments manages the flow of money by designing unique payment solutions that responsibly navigate the extensive financial services regulatory landscape.

Our experienced team builds, supports, and fully administers payment programs through our proprietary Open*CP Fintech API Marketplace. Discover a better way to embedded finance. Start the conversation today.