Session Presenters
Chris Ziegler
Chief Product Officer
Merchant’s PACT
Jon Rigsby
VP, Product Management
CSI
Alex Matjanec
Founder & CEO
Wysh Life and Health Insurance Company
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Chris Ziegler
Chief Product Officer
Merchant’s PACT
Chris Ziegler is the chief product officer at Merchant’s PACT. She spearheads the development of cutting-edge solutions and formulating a strategic product approach tailored to the needs of financial institutions and merchants. Ms. Ziegler has successfully introduced a comprehensive suite of cloud-based solutions designed to empower financial institutions in recognizing merchant opportunities and expanding their portfolios.
Before becoming an integral part of Merchant’s PACT, Ms. Ziegler held key leadership positions at FIS, TSYS and Total Merchant Services, where she began her payments career in 2003. She is a member of the ETA (Electronic Transaction Association) retail technology committee and serves as chair of several committees for PayTech Women.
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Jon Rigsby
VP, Product Management
CSI
Jon Rigsby is vice president of project management at CSI. From starting in banking as a teller in the early 90’s to consulting on digital transformations, Mr. Rigsby literally “grew up” in banking.
Over the years, Mr. Rigsby developed an ingrained passion to serve the community banking industry. He is the co-founder and CEO of Hawthorn River, an end-to-end loan origination solution designed for community banks.
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Alex Matjanec
Founder & CEO
Wysh Life and Health Insurance Company
Alex Matjanec is the founder and CEO of Wysh Life and Health Insurance Company. Mr. Matjanec is a visionary entrepreneur at the forefront of the financial technology revolution. Leading a dynamic team committed to pushing the envelope to make financial protection more accessible and user-friendly, he defines his purpose and that of his company to empower every person to live life to the fullest by providing the confidence of financial protection.
Mr. Matjanec has been pivotal in helping Americans navigate their banking choices with unparalleled insight since 2008. That is when he launched MyBankTracker, a platform known for its comprehensive comparisons of banking products, which serves over 1.5 million visitors monthly and partners with giants like Ally Bank and Chase, establishing itself as a premium financial resource.
Mr. Matjanec’s work not only reflects a deep understanding of the digital finance ecosystem but also a relentless pursuit of innovation and excellence. Through his leadership at Wysh, he continues to inspire and challenge the status quo, paving the way for a more inclusive and innovative financial future.
FinXTech Connect Tech Talks
The final FinXTech Connect Tech Talks session provides participants an additional opportunity to hear from 5 technology companies financial institutions should be aware of as they consider new strategies. Each presenter addresses the problem their company’s technology solves, the bank’s benefit and the steps to move forward. The foundation of these talks is how the technology company provided a return on investment for the bank and/or credit union. Each presenting company also has a space in the FinXTech Demo Hall. Participants are encouraged to visit these booths to learn more about each company’s product or service.
Tech Talk 1: Secure Small Business Deposits By Maximizing Merchant Services for Your SMB Businesses Through Digital Experiences
Tech Talk 2: Hear How Hawthorn River Delivers Big Bank Lending Capabilities to Community Banks
Tech Talk 3: Sticky Savings: How Embedded Protection Keep Deposits From Walking Away