Laura has been a prominent figure in the merchant services industry since 1995, bringing a wealth of expertise to sales, management, and consulting. In 1999, after successfully selling her portfolio to Fifth Third Bank, Laura was entrusted with starting their merchant services program, where her leadership contributed to record-setting achievements. From 2002 to 2017, she worked with two major processing companies, focusing exclusively on financial institution divisions.

In 2017, Laura founded EPNA and quickly secured a long-term partnership with a leading financial institution. Through strategic alliances with accounting firms, industry associations, and software vendors, she expanded the company’s reach. EPNA is proudly certified as a Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) and holds several industry certifications.

As a respected thought leader, Laura was appointed to the MSP Advisory Board for Elavon, Inc., where she represents 350 offices across North America. She holds a B.A. in Communications from DePaul University and is committed to mentoring aspiring professionals in both the merchant services sector and entrepreneurship, continuing to make an impact as a business and community leader.