Nacha’s Payments Innovation Alliance is kicking off 2026 with a fresh lineup of leaders ready to shape the future of payments. Comprised of elected members across five advisory committees, this group brings a mix of expertise, vision and real-world experience to help guide the Alliance and its members through the rapidly evolving payments landscape.
This year, we’re especially proud to spotlight EPCOR’s very own Brian Dao, AAP, Vice President of Member Engagement, serving on the Emerging Payments Advisory Committee and Matthew Wade, AAP, AFPP, APRP, CPA, Payments, Risk & Compliance Advisor on the Risk, Security & Regulatory Payments Advisory Committee. Their leadership ensures EPCOR’s perspective and expertise are at the forefront of payments innovation.
And the excitement doesn’t stop there! Our members are also contributing across multiple committees, helping drive ideas, collaboration and best practices for the payments community. We’re so proud to recognize the following members who are also serving on a committee this year.
Business Payments Advisory Committee
- George Bassous of Affirmative Technologies
- Andrew Bubbs, AAP of Fiserv
- Stephen Shipley, AAP of J.P. Morgan Chase
Consumer Payments Advisory Committee
- Nell Campbell-Drake, AAP of Federal Reserve Financial Services
- Angela Nielsen, AAP, APRP of Nelnet Business Services
- Lawrence Popescu, AAP of J.P. Morgan Chase
Emerging Payments Advisory Committee
- Chris Colson of Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
- Prerana Mehta, AAP of J.P. Morgan Chase
Global Payments Advisory Committee
- Jane Hennessy of Finzly
- Orlando Santos of OSConsulting
Risk, Security, & Regulatory Payments Advisory Committee
- Brent Phillips, AAP, APRP, CTP of Cadence Bank
These committees don’t just meet—they drive innovation, collaboration and real-world solutions across the payments world. From emerging payment technologies and cross-border solutions to fraud prevention and regulatory guidance, these payments professionals are shaping the conversations that impact how we move money safely, efficiently and confidently.
With EPCOR’s flock playing a key role, Nacha’s Payments Innovation Alliance benefits from perspectives grounded in practical experience, industry leadership and a commitment to keeping organizations and their clients ahead of the curve.
We’re excited to see these leaders shape the next wave of payments innovation — and proud to spotlight our EPCOR family making their mark!