OVERLAND PARK, Ks. (Oct. 28, 2013) – EPCOR® - Your Electronic Payments Core of Knowledge today announced the recipients of its Payment Systems Awards at the annual EPCOR Payments Conference – Fall 2013.
Pulaski Bank and Paycom were formally recognized during the conference opening remarks at The Sheraton Overland Park Hotel. EPCOR CEO Ann-Marie Bartels, AAP presented the 2013 Marquis Award to Denise DeRousse, Senior Vice President, Banking Operations of Pulaski Bank and the 2013 David P. DeMarea Payments Innovation Award to Tom Budd, Banking Manager for Paycom.
Pulaski Bank was acknowledged for its progressive program to serve the unbanked and underbanked consumers in the St. Louis region. Products and services are designed to promote affordable solutions using the ACH Network and other forms of electronic funds transfer. The bank also hosts free workshops that address such topics as budgeting, college financing, home buying, wise use of credit, savings and investing, and identity theft in an effort to educate consumers.
Paycom, a payroll and human resources company, was recognized for its cutting-edge payroll software as well as its comprehensive ACH Risk Management Policy that addresses client due diligence practices for the on-boarding of new clients, establishment of ACH exposure limits and ongoing monitoring and reporting of client activities. Paycom also exhibits a strong “Go Green” philosophy and is active in the promotion of Direct Deposit via ACH.
The Marquis Award is presented annually in recognition of an individual or organization that exemplifies best practices in electronic payments implementation, expands awareness and utilization of ACH payments or contributes greatly to the mission of EPCOR. The David P. DeMarea Payments Innovation Award is presented to an individual or organization that has implemented innovative payments or risk management solutions.