Run Partner is the smarter and simpler way to set up and scale up your merchant portfolio.
We’re redefining the \n future of payments, \n one transaction at a time.
We’re redefining the future of payments, one transaction at a time.
An entire ecosystem of experts—and all the flexibility and connectivity you need to run payments better. We’re Run. And we’re changing the payments game for good.
Meet the RUN team
Bob
O’Connell
Bob knows:
It’s a marathon, not a sprintNickname:
BulletOlympian
With over a decade of payments experience, Bob has held senior leadership roles within the Clover and CardConnect technology teams at Fiserv. Specializing in software enablement, he has expertise in handling a wide range of payment types, including all major Credit Cards, ACH, & more.
Olympian
Josh
Robinson
Known for:
Switching lanes when necessaryStyle:
Seasoned pro, swift and strongGold Medalist
Josh, a former CIO at CardConnect, has spent over a decade helping ISOs, ISVs and Merchants develop applications and manage integrations in the payments space. To RUN, Josh brings extensive knowledge in many core facets of the payments ecosystem.
Gold Medalist
Dimitri
Panos
Known to:
Support his teammatesCan be found:
In the mountainsThe Anchor
Dimitri joined RUN after a successful exit of a multi-location retail and distribution business. He has also led acquisitions for a Chicago family office, and ultimately took the leap to integrated payments at CardConnect prior to its sale to Fiserv.
The Anchor
Dan
Arison
For Dan:
It’s all about numbersBest at:
Spearheading residualsCalculated Marathoner
Dan began his career with CardConnect in 2011, managing residual processing. In 2024, Dan joined Run Payments, where he oversees residual processing and integrations. Dan is a graduate of John Carroll University, receiving a marketing degree and MBA.
Calculated Marathoner
Lillie
Bjerkan
Most likely to:
Support the team in securing victoryCan be found:
Fly fishingRunner
Lillie has over ten years of experience optimizing business processes with CardConnect and Worldpay. Known for her sharp reasoning skills, she excels in managing complex projects. She focuses on teamwork, creating a positive work environment, and empowering partners.
Runner
Francesca
Simms
Most likely to:
Be a team playerKnown to:
Keep the torch aflameCompetitive Miler
Francesca oversees Product and Integration delivery. Originally coming from CardConnect, she orchestrates our product roadmap and facilitates successful integrations with ISVs/ software companies, and integrated merchants.
Competitive Miler
Rob
Nathan
Strengths:
Knows the game, has been around the trackPuts on his shoes:
Just like everybody elseSkipper
Rob co-founded Run after being one of the original leaders at CardConnect, where he oversaw product and integrated payments, contributing to the company’s sale to First Data/Fiserv. Prior to his work in payments, he led business recovery solutions at FTI Consulting and PwC.
Skipper
Mike
Summers
Known for:
Running the smoothestTrained in:
Technique and FormCodecrusher
One half of the Summer's brothers, and a one-man machine. This runner's trained in solving complex development challenges. If there's someone that can push us over the finish line, it's Mike.
Codecrusher
Joe
Summers
Strengths:
Has changed the payments gameTrained in:
Endurance and MobilityThe Champion
Joe leads development for the full RUN platform. As former CTO of CardConnect, Joe has an unmatched skillset in building partner and software-led payment systems, allowing us to quickly accelerate our vision into market-ready products.
The Champion
Michael
Starosciak
Most likely to:
Run a campaignKnown to:
Stretch before sprintingMarketing Captain
Michael leads RUN’s marketing efforts, with a keen focus on using creative messaging and unique design to amplify all communication. Michael previously led marketing for Fiserv’s partner division, where he joined after overseeing marketing at CardConnect.
Marketing Captain
Rich
Wheeler
Strengths:
Going the distanceKnown for:
Lapping the competitionRunner
Rich co-founded RUN with a unique vision on how payment platforms should be built. Rich previously was an integral element to CardConnect / Fiserv’s ISV partner channel, pioneering strategies for acquisition, merchant sales and solutions engineering.
Runner
Megan
Wheeler
Most likely to:
Take the uncharted pathIs often found:
Laced up & locked inSprinting Strategist
Megan has spent the last 13 years in Integrated Payments on the processor and software side. Most of this time was spent growing integrated partnerships or leading a team doing the same. She also led Payments as Product within a payfac. Her goal is to make payments more accessible to the masses and fun.
Sprinting Strategist
Carrie
Roy
Best at:
Jumping hurdlesKnown to:
Keep the meeting on trackGold Medalist
Carrie quarterbacks RUN sales activities, orchestrating acquisition for partner and merchant expansion. Her previous leadership positions at TSYS and PNC Bank bring a tremendous supply of knowledge relating to institutional sales and client experiences.
Gold Medalist
Mike
Cunningham
Strengths:
Light on his feet, quick on his toesCan be found:
Thinking ahead of the curveThe 10K Kid
Mike oversees SaaS initiatives, adeptly building all aspects of a successful partner lifecycle from sales to activation. For the past decade, Mike has led product strategy initiatives for multiple Fortune 500 companies, particularly those in payments and healthcare.
The 10K Kid
Jake
Dombroski
Trained in:
Advertising, design, storytellingRuns with:
Some of the best in the industryPlaymaker
Jake’s responsible for RUN’s creative direction. Taking his years of agency experience with tech and finance clients, paired with his branding and strategy expertise, he ran into the payments world and hasn’t looked back.
Playmaker
Johnny
Stevning
Signature Technique:
Studying the tapesKnown to:
Close the information loopData Shotputter
Johnny has enjoyed many years as a people leader in the payments industry, specializing in residuals and data analytics. Prior to RUN, Johnny served as Vice President of Information Management at Fiserv, building and leading teams in Residuals, BI, Merchant Billing & Sales Compensation.
Data Shotputter