Government Relations SIG
The GR SIG is one of APP's most active communities, contributing regularly to member education through webinars, educational sessions, and news.
Mission
The GR-SIG is dedicated to keeping the membership educated and aware of legal and regulatory issues that affect the payments industry. The SIG is also charged with providing advice and counsel to the Board related to public policy and legislative or regulatory advocacy efforts.
Activities
Engaging peer conversations |
The GR SIG meets bi-weekly to discuss trends, regulatory developments, emerging topics, and programmatic activities of interest to its members. |
GR News |
The GR SIG has a long history of producing short and impactful summaries of topics important to APP members. |
Resources and Education for Members |
The GR SIG is a vital contributor to APP's education and events. They create a panel session for Level Up, and nominate speakers and topics for other webinars. They also invite occasional speakers to their monthly meetings to support discussion and education for SIG members. |
Please note: Per policies adopted by the APP Board, the Association of Payment Professionals does not engage directly in lobbying efforts at the national, state, or local level.
Membership
The GR SIG has a restricted membership and new members must apply to the SIG to join. There is no additional membership fee for SIG participation. The GR SIG particularly seeks the involvement of members that are directly involved in legal and compliance duties in their professional careers. The SIG is currently reviewing its membership process and criteria, which currently accepts new members only once annually.
For additional details on membership eligibility or other questions about the GR-SIG, please contact us at info@paymentpros.org and we will direct your inquiry to the correct volunteer or staff member for response.
SIG - Government Relations
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Ellen Berge
Attorney Partner VenableVice Chairperson; AoF SME: Legis & Reg Enforcement -
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Elaine Jamer
SVP, Head of Sponsor Oversight Citizens BankArea of Focus SME: Card Brands -
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Kevin Smith
Owner/Partner Even More LLC dba Even More PaymentsArea of Focus SME: Membership -
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