Staff
Sabina Barresi, AAP
Director of Payment Services
sbarresi@neach.org
Sabina joined NEACH in 2007 and has more than 15 years experience in the banking industry including cash management, online banking, electronic payments and the ACH network. Sabina is responsible for NEACH Membership and Publications. Sabina also assists with NEACH's Audit Services Program, the educational programs, and other special projects. Sabina received her AAP certification in 2006.
Sean Carter, AAP
Senior Director of Education and Rules Development
scarter@neach.org
Sean joined NEACH in 1998. He is responsible for handling member rules questions, developing and teaching NEACH training programs and in-house training/consulting programs. Sean sits on several NACHA workgroups as well as the NACHA Electronic Check Council. Sean received his AAP in 1999, and has continued to maintain his certification.
Joe Casali, AAP
Senior Director Operations and Technology
jcasali@neach.org
Joe joined NEACH in 1989. He is responsible for Electronic Strategies, including web services, network support and E-Learning initiatives; he is also responsible for new Product Development projects and vendor relationships and serves as Manager of the Payments Academy On-Line, a joint online learning initiative of the regional payment associations and NACHA. Joe received his AAP in 1993 and has continued to maintain his certification.
Linda Gallant
Member Services Coordinator
lgallant@neach.org
Linda joined NEACH in 1999 with 5 years of experience in the banking industry. She is responsible for educational support, including workshop registrations and publications orders.
Alden Keyser, MBA, CPA
Director of Finance and Administration
akeyser@neach.org
Alden joined NEACH in 2007. In the area of Fiscal Services, he is responsible for Finance and Accounting, Budget, Audit and Risk Management. In the area of Administrative Services, he is responsible for Human Resources which includes Payroll, benefits and benefit policies. He has spent the last 15 working with not-for-profits which includes eight years of Association experience.
Breffni McGuire
Senior Director Payments Strategy
bmcguire@neach.org
Breffni came to NEACH in 2006 and has more than 20 years' experience in electronic payments and cash management with banks, service providers, and industry advisory firms. Breffni is responsible for developing payments strategy services for NEACH members and incorporating payments strategy issues and subject matter into traditional NEACH products and events.
Linda O'Hara
President and CEO
lohara@neach.org
Linda joined NEACH in 2004 with over 25 years experience in electronic payments and association management. She is responsible for the strategic direction of NEACH, all products and services, governance, and relationship management with members, the Federal Reserve and other payment system stakeholders.
Larry Pirri, AAP
Director of Payment Services
lpirri@neach.org
Larry joined NEACH in 2005 following his retirement from the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston. He has over 30 years of experience in the ACH network. He is responsible for NEACH's Audit Services Program and assisting with the educational programs and special projects. Larry received his AAP certification in 1999 and has continued to maintain his certification.
Sandra Savage
Director of Marketing & Events Management
ssavage@neach.org
Sandra joined NEACH in 2006. She has over 11 years of experience in working for non-profit associations. She is responsible for managing NEACH's conferences and events as well as the overall marketing of NEACH programs and services.
John H. Whittaker
Marketing Specialist
jwhittaker@neach.org
John came to NEACH in 2007 with 3 years of experience in Marketing and a degree from Bentley College. John is responsible for managing the NEACH and Payment Strategy Services web sites, provides logistical support to NEACH conferences, and assists in the development and completion of all marketing initiatives.
