The founding of Select Bankcard began in early 2010 in Eureka, CA, when the founders of the company got together to discuss the merits of starting an Independent Sales Organization (ISO) to offer merchant services in the local community and throughout the United States. A need was identified in the industry for an ISO with a reputation of trust, direct control over key aspects of the business, and the technology needed to scale without sacrificing service to its customers. A few months later, Select Bankcard was founded with offices in Lehi, UT and Eureka, CA.

Shortly after its formation, Select Bankcard formed a close relationship with Mission Valley Bank, a community bank based in California, to sponsor its acquiring activities. As Mission Valley Bank's exclusive ISO, Select Bankcard is able to provide an offering to its partners that is unique to the industry, with flexible and attentive service to its merchants' needs.

Jon Shipley   President and CEO

Jon oversees all of the operations at Select Bankcard. Prior to Select Bankcard, Jon built a diverse background in the industry, from writing the integration specification to a payment gateway, to developing PCI compliance programs, to managing the operations of a portfolio that processed over $1 billion annually, to merger and acquisition activity. Jon's direction provides the consistency, consideration, and trust that define Select Bankcard.

Dave Matthews   Chief Technology Officer

Dave has been pioneering technology in the payments space for over 20 years. As one of the founding software engineers at Authorize.Net, he was involved in building a payment gateway that defined Internet payments. Years later while working for Mtrex, another payments technology company, Dave played a key role in a small team that brought another innovation to the industry by developing Dynamic Currency Conversion technology. He is a listed inventor on several Mtrex patents related to payment technology. Dave is key to Select Bankcard's commitment to develop technology that will empower our partners.

Matt Dreise   Vice President, Business Development

Matt oversees all business development channels within the organization. With more than 10 years of experience in the bankcard industry, he began his career in the operations side of the industry before transitioning to the business development side. Matt's experience in both sides of the industry allows him to better meet merchant and partner needs and react quickly in an evolving industry. Matt is influential in moving the company forward with its innovative sales approach. He is currently serving as a Director of the Western States Acquirers Association as he believes in giving back to and furthering the growth of the industry.