Mark has been leading Everlink’s broad portfolio in the highly competitive payments solutions, transaction processing and ATM/POS device management business since October, 2007. Specializing in EMV chip-card expertise, Everlink offers a full suite of payments processing products and services and connects retailers, financial institutions and cardholders world-wide.

During his career Mark has held key executive positions in several leading companies including: VP Technology & CIO with the Canadian Payments Association (Ottawa, ON); Senior VP & CIO with ATB Financial (Edmonton, AB); VP & CIO at Crown Life (Regina, SK); Vice President of Systems with Co-operators Financial Services (Guelph, ON); Partner with Sierra Systems (Calgary, AB); Business Development Executive with EDS (Calgary, AB); Solutions Development Manager with Cisco Systems (Calgary, AB); and Director, Sales & Marketing with CDSL/CGI (Mississauga, ON).

Mark completed a Bachelor of Administration with Distinction at the University of Regina as well as a graduate certificate program in Finance from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. He is a present and past member of numerous boards of directors, industry associations and charitable organizations and is a frequent speaker at trade conferences and management groups across North America.

Jim is a senior executive focused on Information Technology with an extensive background in strategy development, systems development and deployment, service improvement, cost reduction and client relations. Jim is a results driven technology innovator who has led the development and deployment of a number of payments industry firsts.

During his 35 year career, Jim has held a number of senior level roles within the financial services industry including Director, Systems at Credit Union Central Alberta. Chief Information Officer at CU Electronic Transaction Services (CUETS) and Chief Information Officer and Chief Operating Officer at Credit Union Central of Canada, representing more than 20 years within the Credit Union System. More recently, Jim held the position of Chief Development Officer at RSA Insurance Company of Canada.

Jim was a director on both the Mondex Board of Directors and Interac Association Board of Directors from 1998-2001 and was Chair of the Interac Association Board of Directors from 2001-2005. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree and has certifications both as an Information Systems Professional (ISP) and a Certified Systems Professional (CSP).

Duane Gomes joined Everlink in February 2007, and was appointed Vice President Finance and Controller in October 2008. In this role, he is responsible for the development of all financial strategies and policies, and the delivery of financial reporting, treasury, budgeting and taxation.

Duane’s financial background is extensive. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts, Political Science with Administration from Wilfred Laurier in 1992, and obtained his Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation in 1996. Duane has recently solidified his financial acumen with a Certificate in Financial Analysis and Investment Management from the University of Toronto in 2005.

Prior to joining Everlink, Duane has held Financial Management and Controller positions at Ventana Clinical Research (now DecisionLine Clinical Research), Leo Pharma Canada, Triversity, Hummingbird and Rand Technologies.

Carlo joined Everlink in January 2006 with the acquisition of the CGI electronic processing business. Carlo has been appointed Vice President with responsibility for the programming teams supporting our data centre operations and infrastructure.

Carlo is a 26-year veteran in the electronic transaction processing environment and was responsible for the switching operations with CGI Services to Credit Unions business unit, and formerly with Co-Operators Data Services Limited (CDSL).

Carlo's expertise is highly regarded within the technology services industry having earned this recognition from his many years of contribution to the National credit union system and Interac Association. During his tenure he participated in the initial launch of Interac® Debit and the migration of the Interac SCD service to the IMN platform, and he continues to provide direction and support to various Interac technology projects.

Carlo is a graduate of the Humber College Data Processing program.

Paul is a seasoned IT executive with an extensive track record in IT leadership and key management roles within high profile and industry leading enterprises in the IT sector. For over 30 years, Paul has applied his expertise in operational and business development initiatives for some of the IT industries leading organizations, North American wide. He is known throughout the industry as an articulate, engaging and exceptionally pragmatic IT executive. Paul has a keen understanding of the financial payments industry and he knows how to align and integrate business operations, technology, and sales and marketing. He is extremely client focused and has held every ‘C’ level position within the industries leading organizations. Paul has held these senior executive positions in both the private and public sectors, with organizations such as Versa Systems, TPI, CDSL, ISM, The Toronto Hospital, just to name a few. He has proven effectiveness in achieving results by communicating vision, developing ‘win – win’ partnerships and leading disciplined, multi dimensional work teams.

Paul holds a Masters of Science, in Information Technology and is an active and past member of boards of directors and industry associations such as the ITAC Board of Governor’s (1989 – 2003) and the ITAA Board of Governor’s (1997 – 2002). He is a very accomplished and highly sought after IT industry speaker and spokesperson.