Robert

With over 35 years in the financial sector (25 in the merchant processing space), Robert brings a profound understanding cultivated from both frontline and behind-the-scenes perspectives. Renowned and respected across the field, Robert is hailed as an industry expert by The National Credit Association, The Credit Research Foundation, Credit Today, RiemerPlus, Coleman Research Group, and DeMatteo Monness. He has been quoted by The Wall Street Journal, CNN Money, The Washington Business Journal, Yahoo Finance, Business Week, and many more. Robert has appeared on Fox, ABC, NBC, and CBS affiliates and shared the stage with Steve Forbes at the 2014 New York Financial Summit. 

Beyond his professional endeavors, Robert has contributed significantly to various organizations, serving in leadership capacities and on boards, including The National Association of Credit Management (Gateway Region), Haitians Helping Haitians, Serve Saint Louis, Destiny Church (finance board), Grace Christian School, House of Zadok, Heaven Born, and Vertical Fellowship (finance board). 

In 2007, Robert was awarded the President’s Award from Fifth Third Processing Solutions (which became Vantiv, now currently Worldpay). In 2013, he was named STL Entrepreneur of the Year semifinalist, and in 2019 weAudit.com was awarded the prestigious BBB Torch Award for Exceptional Ethics and Service. 

Published in 2023, Robert’s newest book, “The Great American Heist – How Credit Card Processors Steal Businesses’ Profits” (foreword written by Kevin Harrington from the hit TV show Shark Tank), gives a behind-the-scenes look into the world of deceptive overbilling showing just how it’s done, further cementing his authority in the field of credit card processing. (Available at major retailers such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other book outlets.)

In 2024, Robert was invited to join the Forbes Business Council, where he writes articles on credit card processing overbillings.