Echelon Payments Appoints Jim Czekner as President

Industry veteran to strengthen Echelon’s platform capabilities and further elevate the Sales Partner and Merchant experience.

MELVILLE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Echelon Payments is pleased to announce the promotion of Jim Czekner to President, while he continues to serve as Chief Technology Officer. Since joining the company in May 2023, Jim has been instrumental in strengthening Echelon’s technological infrastructure and operational framework, laying a solid foundation that will allow Echelon to scale for many years to come.

“Jim’s strategic vision and hands-on leadership have been vital in transforming our operations and technology,” said Brent Rose, CEO of Echelon Payments. “Thanks to his improvements in operational efficiency, we have been able to maintain one of the industry’s lowest attrition rates, maximizing the value of our sales partners’ portfolios. His promotion is a natural progression, reflecting both his contributions and his ability to mentor and develop leaders across the organization. Jim’s influence has inspired career growth opportunities within the company, and we are confident in his ability to guide Echelon into its next phase of growth.”

Building a Scalable Future

Under Jim’s leadership, Echelon is equipped to scale strategically and deliver best-in-class solutions across its platform. As President, Jim will continue to architect a better platform while overseeing Echelon’s technology and operational infrastructure, ensuring the company is positioned for long-term, scalable growth. Echelon has achieved the highest levels of security and compliance, including PCI DSS, SOC 2, and other key standards, creating a regulatory and operational framework that supports sustainable expansion.

About Jim Czekner

With more than 30 years in the payments and technology industry, Jim has built a career at the intersection of innovation, compliance, and leadership. He previously served as Chief Technology Officer at EVO Payments International for over a decade, where he was instrumental in driving the company’s global growth and platform advancements, and as President of Transaction Payment Systems, an EVO subsidiary. Before joining Echelon, Jim also founded Maverick Data Systems and co-founded Meta Section, consistently shaping payment technologies that emphasize scalability, reliability, and security. His extensive experience in the payments industry equips him to drive Echelon’s mission of providing best-in-class services to sales partners and merchants.

About Echelon Payments

Echelon delivers custom payment solutions with a personalized approach, backed by advanced security and world-class support. Founded in 2006 as EPSG, we rebranded to Echelon in 2024 to reflect our evolution and commitment to excellence. We empower sales partners to build their own businesses with industry-leading contracts, fostering financial freedom. Discover why Echelon is the last stop in payments at echelonpayments.com.