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 sprint

Nickname:

Bullet
# 10

Olympian

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.

Bob O’Connell

Olympian

Josh
Robinson

Known for:

Switching lanes when necessary

Style:

Seasoned pro, swift and strong
# 9

Gold 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.

Josh Robinson

Gold Medalist

Dimitri
Panos

Known to:

Support his teammates

Can be found:

In the mountains
# 9

The 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.

Dimitri Panos

The Anchor

Dan
Arison

For Dan:

It’s all about numbers

Best at:

Spearheading residuals
# 30

Calculated 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.

Dan Arison

Calculated Marathoner

Lillie
Bjerkan

Most likely to:

Support the team in securing victory

Can be found:

Fly fishing 
# 33

Runner

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.

Lillie Bjerkan

Runner

Francesca
Simms

Most likely to:

Be a team player

Known to:

Keep the torch aflame
# 5

Competitive 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. 

Francesca Simms

Competitive Miler

Rob
Nathan

Strengths:

Knows the game, has been around the track

Puts on his shoes:

Just like everybody else
# 43

Skipper

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.

Rob Nathan

Skipper

Mike
Summers

Known for:

Running the smoothest

Trained in:

Technique and Form
# 54

Codecrusher

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.

Mike Summers

Codecrusher

Joe
Summers

Strengths:

Has changed the payments game

Trained in:

Endurance and Mobility
# 404

The 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.

Joe Summers

The Champion

Michael
Starosciak

Most likely to:

Run a campaign

Known to:

Stretch before sprinting
# 62

Marketing 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.

Michael Starosciak

Marketing Captain

Rich
Wheeler

Strengths:

Going the distance

Known for:

Lapping the competition
# 30

Runner

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. 

Rich Wheeler

Runner

Megan
Wheeler

Most likely to:

Take the uncharted path

Is often found:

Laced up & locked in
# 15

Sprinting 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. 

Megan Wheeler

Sprinting Strategist

Carrie
Roy

Best at:

Jumping hurdles

Known to:

Keep the meeting on track
# 22

Gold 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.

Carrie Roy

Gold Medalist

Mike
Cunningham

Strengths:

Light on his feet, quick on his toes

Can be found:

Thinking ahead of the curve
# 13

The 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.

Mike Cunningham

The 10K Kid

Jake
Dombroski

Trained in:

Advertising, design, storytelling

Runs with:

Some of the best in the industry
# 411

Playmaker

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. 

Jake Dombroski

Playmaker

Johnny
Stevning

Signature Technique:

Studying the tapes

Known to:

Close the information loop
# 98

Data 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.

Johnny Stevning

Data Shotputter

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