Jessica Thrasher, Dba, Cpp
About Jessica Thrasher, Dba, Cpp
Jessica Thrasher serves as the Vice President of Merchant Sales & Strategy at Payliance, where she has worked since 2018. With a background in sales management and education, she has held various leadership roles and earned multiple awards throughout her career.
Work at Payliance
Jessica Thrasher has served as Vice President of Merchant Sales & Strategy at Payliance since 2018. In this role, she focuses on developing sales strategies and enhancing merchant relationships within the payments industry. Her leadership contributes to the company's growth and innovation in payment solutions. She operates from the Columbus, Ohio Area, where she has been instrumental in shaping the company's approach to merchant services.
Previous Experience in Merchant Services
Before joining Payliance, Jessica Thrasher worked at TSYS Merchant Solutions for a decade, from 2008 to 2018. As Director of Relationship Management in the Commercial Services Division, she managed key client relationships and drove strategic initiatives. Earlier in her career, she held the position of Call Center Manager at Strategic Marketing from 1998 to 2000, where she developed her skills in customer service and team management.
Education and Expertise
Jessica Thrasher holds a Bachelor of Science in Marketing Management from Bellevue University, which she completed from 2003 to 2005. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master's degree in Organizational Leadership from the College of Saint Mary in 2013. Additionally, she earned an Executive Doctorate in Business Administration from the Fox School of Business at Temple University between 2014 and 2018. She also holds the ETA Certified Payments Professional designation, underscoring her expertise in the payments industry.
Teaching and Academic Contributions
In addition to her corporate roles, Jessica Thrasher has served as an adjunct professor, teaching both graduate and undergraduate courses. Her areas of instruction include ethics, leadership, and organizational behavior, reflecting her commitment to education and professional development in these critical fields.
Awards and Recognition
Throughout her career, Jessica Thrasher has received numerous performance and leadership awards. These accolades recognize her contributions and effectiveness in various roles within the payments and marketing sectors. Her recognition highlights her commitment to excellence and her impact on the organizations she has been part of.