WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Financial Technology Association (FTA) today announced the Executive Committee leadership for its 2026 Board of Directors. The Executive Committee helps guide FTA’s strategy and policy priorities and oversees the organization’s mission to expand access to safe, affordable, and innovative financial services for all Americans. The executive committee includes:
- Chair: Jeff Stoltzfoos, Vice President of Government and Public Affairs, Chime
- Vice Chair: Andy Halataei, Head of Americas Government Affairs, PayPal
- Secretary: Sarah Paul, Head of Policy and Regulatory Affairs, Americas, Remitly
- Treasurer: Matt Cameron, Director of Policy and Government Affairs, SoFi
“We are thrilled to welcome this exceptional and experienced group of leaders to our 2026 executive committee,” said Penny Lee, President and CEO of the Financial Technology Association. “We are lucky to work with such dynamic, innovative, and thoughtful member companies, and look forward to all of the work ahead in 2026 and beyond.”
“I am pleased to step into this role as Board Chair and work more closely with the FTA team to advance the fintech industry and better serve American consumers and small businesses,” said Jeff Stoltzfoos, Vice President of Government and Public Affairs at Chime. “Serving on FTA’s Board reflects Chime’s mission to unlock financial progress for everyday people, and I look forward to the exciting and important work ahead.”
FTA’s membership spans innovative firms offering payments, lending, banking, investing, and financial infrastructure services to America’s consumers, small businesses, and startups. These products and services help consumers send money faster and more cheaply, give small businesses access to capital, and provide everyday Americans with tools to save, spend, and build wealth on their own terms. FTA advocates for a policy and regulatory environment in which fintech innovation can thrive, and consumers and businesses can benefit from greater competition and choice.
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The Financial Technology Association (FTA) is a network of fintech industry leaders shaping the future of finance. We champion financial innovation and advocate for policies that expand competition, access, and opportunity. Learn more at FTAssociation.org.