Powering financial progress, for everyone

We work across the financial ecosystem to tackle challenges larger financial institutions leave behind

Advancing finance with purpose

At CardWorks Financial Group, we tackle the complex challenges
that larger financial institutions leave behind. And at our core, we put people—clients, customers, and colleagues—at the center of everything we do.

Explore our Culture
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Our values guide everything we do

We’re trusted by leading financial institutions to build strong relationships – supporting both our clients and the people they serve. And at the heart of our culture and success are our CRITICAL values.

Connected leadership

At CardWorks Financial Group, our executive leadership is connected across the credit and payments lifecycle. We lead as one—integrating expertise from across our subsidiaries into a cohesive leadership team.

  • Don Berman

    Don Berman

    Founder & Executive Chairman


    CardWorks Financial Group

  • Dan Pillemer

    Dan Pillemer

    President & Chief Executive Officer

    CardWorks Financial Group

  • Scott Bourdreau

    Scott Bourdreau

    Head of Credit Card Solutions

    Merrick Bank

  • Louis Mrachek

    Louis Mrachek

    Head of Consumer Lending Solutions

    Merrick Bank

  • Greg Linakis

    Greg Linakis

    Head of Merchant & Servicing Solutions

    CardWorks Financial Group

  • Rick Welsh

    Rick Welsh

    Group Chief Operating Officer


    CardWorks Financial Group

  • Nadeem Kayani

    Nadeem Kayani

    Chief Information Officer

    CardWorks Financial Group

  • Brian W. Jones

    Brian W. Jones

    President

    Merrick Bank

  • Laurie Bigman

    Laurie Bigman

    General Counsel


    CardWorks Financial Group

  • Ken Caruso

    Ken Caruso

    Chief People Officer

    CardWorks Financial Group

  • Chris Wymbs

    Chris Wymbs

    Chief Financial Officer


    CardWorks Financial Group