ACH Direct Appoints New Vice President of Marketing

Business Wire, Nov 28, 2005

CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. -- Jeff Thorness, President and CEO of ACH Direct, a leading provider of cash management services, announced the appointment of Deborah L. Matthews, AAP as Vice President of Marketing.

"I am delighted to welcome Deborah to ACH Direct," said Thorness. "Deborah's marketing vision and fresh perspectives, combined with her knowledge of the payments industry, are valued assets in our organization. Key elements in our strategy for expansion and innovation include enhancing the expertise we provide to our customers and advancing our position as a leader in the industry."

"It is a privilege to join an organization with the energy and vitality of ACH Direct," said Matthews. "ACH Direct has enjoyed unparalleled growth by anticipating and meeting the changing needs of its customers. The escalating migration to electronic payments offers new opportunities and challenges. ACH Direct is uniquely positioned to benefit from this evolution in payments." Matthews added, "I am looking forward to contributing to the continued success of the company."

In addition to leading marketing, communications and strategic initiatives, Matthews will represent ACH Direct in numerous industry activities, including NACHA's Electronic Check Council. She currently serves as the Marketing and Education Coordinator for the Steering Committee of the Internet Council, and has been a member of the American Payroll Association's ACH Advisory Committee for the past five years. Matthews earned the Accredited ACH Professional designation in 2001, and holds a B.S. degree in Communications from Northwestern University. Prior to joining ACH Direct, Matthews was the Director of Marketing and Member Services at SWACHA-The Electronic Payments Resource.

About ACH Direct

ACH Direct is one of the largest privately held electronic funds transfer processors in the United States, with over $3 billion in transactions processed in 2004. ACH Direct has been providing comprehensive payment-processing solutions to a wide mix of clientele since 1998, and continues to develop innovative products and services which help clients maintain market leadership in an increasingly complex and competitive business environment. Additional information about ACH Direct can be found at www.achdirect.com