Blair Smith, Eta Cpp
About Blair Smith, Eta Cpp
Blair Smith is the Vice President and Senior Product Owner for Interchange at Chase, with extensive experience in payment processing and product management. He has held various leadership roles in the financial services industry, focusing on interchange rules and product development.
Current Role at Chase
Blair Smith serves as the VP, Senior Product Owner for Interchange at Chase. In this role, he is responsible for managing the product roadmap, which involves balancing stakeholder inputs with minimum viable product (MVP) release outputs. He collaborates with various teams to oversee prioritization, resource allocation, and go-to-market strategies. His focus includes writing product stories and managing the product backlog while identifying potential roadblocks that may impact product development.
Previous Experience at TIB-The Independent BankersBank
Prior to his current position, Blair Smith worked at TIB-The Independent BankersBank as the 1st Vice President of Merchant Services from 2013 to 2018. During his five years there, he developed expertise in interchange rules engine and calculations, including BIN Management. His role involved overseeing merchant services and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Professional Background in Payment Processing
Blair Smith has extensive experience in the payment processing industry. He held the position of Director of Product, Compliance, and Business Transformation at JetPay Corporation from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, he worked at Chase Paymentech in various roles, including Director of Sales and Program Management and Director of Inside Sales, accumulating a total of five years of experience at the company. His background includes a strong focus on designing products for the Helix platform, emphasizing APIs, services, and data-driven insights.
Education and Expertise
Blair Smith earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree with a focus on Accounting and Finance from The University of Texas at El Paso, where he studied from 1997 to 2000. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his roles in product management and financial analysis, enhancing his ability to navigate complex financial landscapes in the payment processing sector.
Leadership Roles and Responsibilities
Throughout his career, Blair Smith has held various leadership positions that required him to manage teams and drive product initiatives. At First Billing Services, he served as GM/Head of Product for 11 months in 2019. His responsibilities have included managing product roadmaps, ensuring compliance, and facilitating business transformations, demonstrating his capability to lead in dynamic environments.