SignaPay Welcomes Christopher Hester as Vice President of Business Development
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 10, 2025
DALLAS, TX – SignaPay is thrilled to announce the appointment of Christopher Hester as its new Vice President of Business Development. With more than 26 years of experience in payment services, Hester brings a remarkable track record in ISO/ISV recruitment, underwriting, risk and compliance, and sales management. In his new role, he will spearhead the Partner Outreach and Recruitment of new Sales Partners to strengthen SignaPay’s nationwide footprint.
Hester has led successful initiatives at Priority Payment Systems, WorldPay, and Payment Resources International. Most notably, he pioneered the Merchant Services department at Axiom Bank, transforming it into the institution’s most profitable division. Guided by his core philosophy—“no hurt in asking”—Hester fosters a culture of proactive engagement and relationship-building to drive growth and innovation.
“I’ve always believed in looking for new ways to empower partners and deliver real value,” says Christopher Hester, Vice President of Business Development at SignaPay. “I’m excited to bring that mindset here at SignaPay, and to support our mission of driving growth through strong relationships and forward-thinking solutions.”
Hester’s hands-on approach, combined with his ability to navigate complex compliance and underwriting challenges, will be instrumental in propelling SignaPay’s sales partner network to new heights. Beyond the office, he spends time with his family, enjoys outdoor activities, indulges in pop culture, and cheers on the Atlanta Braves.
“Christopher’s depth of experience in payments and partner recruitment is unmatched,” remarks Managing Partner, Matt Nern. “We are delighted to have him join the SignaPay team, and we look forward to seeing him foster strong relationships with our current and future sales partners.”
For more information about SignaPay and its suite of payment solutions, please visit www.signapay.com.
About SignaPay
SignaPay is a leading provider of innovative payment solutions, dedicated to empowering businesses through reliable, efficient, and secure transaction processing. With a commitment to world-class customer service and a robust partner network, SignaPay offers tailored solutions that enable merchants to succeed in today’s fast-paced marketplace.
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