About Aurora Payments

Our Purpose

We Believe Your Success Is Limitless

Multiple bank sponsorships, the variety of best-in-class technology platforms, selection of hardware, on-site underwriting, and technical support experts makes up the ecosystem for payment mode acceptance, thriving revenue streams, and capital opportunities. As a full-service provider (FSP), we can unlock the complicated world of payment processing for you with One ecosystem. One contract. One partner. One Aurora.

One Ecosystem

We work hard to maintain bank sponsorships, multiple technology platforms, and best-in-class hardware, software, and systems partnerships.

One Contract

It’s our goal to streamline processes and keep it simple for our partners. Our agreement is one contract. Reducing the amount of paperwork for you and saving valuable time to help you get back to running your business.

One Partner

No reason to go anywhere else. As a Full-Service Provider (FSP), we have the all the products, services, solutions, and support all-in-one place.

The Aurora Difference

We’re an organization driven by a passion for helping our clients and partners succeed.

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Executive Leadership

Our combined global leadership experience in processing, technology, and banking fulfills every credential required for brand excellence; yet, we hold dear our capacity to continue learning. We value relationships and insist on being a trusted resource for our clients, partners, vendors, and staff. Our mission is to continue to grow and support clients with the most efficient and effective payment solutions and services available.

BRIAN GOUDIE

CEO – AURORA PAYMENTS

Goudie serves as Chief Executive Officer of Aurora Payments and Chairman of the Board of Directors. He is responsible for driving the company’s vision and growth. Prior to Aurora, Goudie enjoyed a long successful career at First Data holding several senior positions in its’ North American division.

CLAY HUNT

CFO – AURORA PAYMENTS

Hunt has over 20 years of financial experience in the payment processing industry prior to Aurora. He has held positions as the SVP of Finance for iPayment and Corporate VP of both Imperial and Comerica Bank. Hunt is the company’s Chief Financial Officer managing all of Aurora’s Finance & M&A activities.

DOUG HARDMAN

CTO – AURORA PAYMENTS

Doug Hardman is a tenacious technology executive with 20 years of fintech experience, building and managing teams of software engineers who create technology to fix problems. Doug is recognized as a thought leader and trusted advisor in the electronic payments space.

DEREK MAXWELL

CIO – AURORA PAYMENTS

Maxwell has a fifteen year progressive history in data, software engineering, and critical on-premises and hybrid cloud infrastructure. He is responsible for Aurora's high-performance hybrid cloud infrastructure, data warehousing, and enterprise data solutions.

JESSICA FINEGAN

SVP, OPERATIONS– AURORA PAYMENTS

JEFF BICKHAUS

SVP, REVENUE CHANNELS – AURORA PAYMENTS

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Senior Management

ALAN GIBBON

SVP, Risk Management

Alan has over 10 years of experience in payment processing industry. He has held positions as Underwriting Manager at Powerpay/EVO and Director of Strategic Accounts & Underwriting at Nuvei. Alan is the SVP, Risk Management managing Underwriting and Risk Management teams.

JOLEEN JACHIMIAK

Director, Sales Solutions

Joleen has been with the company for over 7 years. Starting as a receptionist, she worked her way through various positions in Operations and Sales Support, eventually landing a role as a Solutions Architect. She currently works on strategic solutions for the company. Her wide range of experience with us puts her in the perfect position to share her knowledge with our Sales Team and make them a dangerous force in the market.

PATRICK (PAT) WARD

SVP, Integrated Partnerships

Pat brings 15 years of ISV Channel Development to Aurora. He has held Senior Sales and Relationship Management Positions at TGate/BridgePay and North American Bancard. He is responsible for expanding Aurora’s position as the best option for Point-of-Sale Companies, wanting to break into payments.