Sandy Smith, a seasoned professional with over 25 years of experience in payments, joined ConnexPay in January 2022. In her role as Head of PMO and Strategic Partner Management at ConnexPay, Sandy leads a team that oversees large-scale partner integration initiatives and various projects. Her team collaborates closely with payment networks, banks, processors, and other key partners to achieve strategic objectives. Prior to ConnexPay, Sandy held leadership roles at Marriott International, Elavon, and U.S. Bank. Her diverse experience includes managing portfolio conversions, project management, and vendor management. At Elavon, she dedicated a significant portion of her career to managing relationships with the payment networks. Her background includes active participation in industry roundtables and advisory committees, where she has contributed her expertise to shape the future of the payments industry. Sandy holds a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Colorado, Boulder. She lives in Alpharetta, Georgia, with her husband and enjoys hiking, Pilates, and spending time with her dogs. Sandy is also the proud mom of a daughter who attends the University of Georgia.