Repay Holdings Corporation, a leading provider of integrated payment processing solutions, has announced a significant leadership change with the appointment of Robert Houser as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective September 8, 2025. This move reinforces REPAY’s commitment to strengthening its financial strategy within the fintech and payment processing sectors.
REPAY appoints Robert Houser as CFO, effective September 8, 2025, to lead financial strategy in payment processing.
Houser brings over a decade of CFO experience in the payment industry, enhancing REPAY’s fintech expertise.
Previously Group CFO at Conduent, Houser held strategic roles at Fiserv and Integra Lifesciences.
Interim CFO Thomas Sullivan resumes Chief Accounting Officer role post-transition.
Houser’s background includes finance roles at KPMG, Bristol-Myers Squibb, and Merck.
Appointment aims to drive REPAY’s growth in integrated payment solutions and SaaS technology.
Repay Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: RPAY) has named Robert Houser as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective September 8, 2025. Houser’s extensive experience in the payment and fintech industries positions him to steer REPAY’s financial operations as the company continues to expand its integrated payment processing solutions. This leadership change underscores REPAY’s focus on leveraging seasoned expertise to enhance its market position in the competitive SaaS and payment technology landscape.
John Morris, Co-Founder and CEO of REPAY, expressed confidence in Houser’s capabilities, stating, “We are extremely excited to welcome Rob to REPAY. Rob brings over a decade of divisional CFO and operational experience within the payment industry to help him contribute immediately. Rob has held key strategic roles across his career and will be a great partner in running our company.” Houser’s appointment is expected to bring immediate impact, given his proven track record in financial leadership and strategic development within the payment processing sector.
Houser joins REPAY from Conduent Incorporated (Nasdaq: CNDT), where he served as Group CFO of the Public Sector and Advisor. His prior role as Conduent’s Global Head of Strategy and Corporate Development further highlights his expertise in shaping business growth. Before Conduent, Houser spent seven years at Fiserv, Inc. (NYSE: FI), holding key positions such as Senior Vice President, General Manager, and CFO across multiple divisions. His earlier career included strategic roles at Integra Lifesciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: IART) as Global Head of Financial Planning and Analysis and Investor Relations, as well as finance and accounting positions at Firmenich, Inc., Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. (NYSE: NMY), and Merck & Co Inc. (NYSE: MRK). Houser began his career as an auditor at KPMG LLP and holds an MBA and a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Rider University, providing a strong foundation for his leadership in REPAY’s financial operations.
The appointment follows a transitional period led by interim CFO Thomas Sullivan, who will now return to his role as Chief Accounting Officer. John Morris acknowledged Sullivan’s contributions, stating, “With Rob’s appointment, interim CFO Thomas Sullivan will return to his role as Chief Accounting Officer. We are extremely grateful for Thomas’s help in managing the finance organization over the past several months and the entire REPAY team for supporting the company through the CFO transition.” This seamless transition ensures continuity in REPAY’s financial management as the company advances its mission to simplify electronic payments through its proprietary SaaS platform.
REPAY’s strategic appointment of Houser signals a forward-looking approach to strengthening its financial leadership, positioning the company for continued growth in the dynamic fintech and payment processing industries. With a robust platform that reduces the complexity of electronic payments, REPAY is well-equipped to drive innovation and deliver value to clients across various sectors.
REPAY provides integrated payment processing solutions to verticals that have specific transaction processing needs. REPAY’s proprietary, integrated payment technology platform reduces the complexity of electronic payments for clients, while enhancing the overall experience for consumers and businesses.
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