A seasoned industry executive, Steve Rizzuto brings more than 15 years of sales management experience serving the electronic payments industry. In his new role with TRANSFIRST, he will lead the company’s direct sales efforts, which will include the launch of its new Telesales center in Aurora, Colorado. He will further develop and expand TRANSFIRST's field sales alliance presence as well.

Prior to joining TRANSFIRST, Mr. Rizzuto led numerous sales teams at NaBanco Merchant Services and First Data Corporation. He has been responsible for more than 1,000 field sales executives in support of over 35 bank partner programs.

Mr. Rizzuto has also been an integral contributor for integrating various sales divisions as a result of acquisitions and mergers, including Brown Foreman, C.E.S. and Concord.

Mr. Rizzuto holds a Bachelor of Science in applied economics and Masters of Business Administration in management from Hofstra University. He lives in Dix Hills, NY, with his wife and two daughters.