MARKHAM, ON – Everlink Payment Services Inc. today announced that Bryan Beattie has been appointed to the position of Vice President, Business Development effective January 1, 2015. Beattie is replacing Jim Hackett who retires as of December 31, 2014.

“Bryan’s strong client relationships, extensive knowledge of our products & services, and personal engagement with the Everlink Team and corporate culture will provide continuity and consistency to our well-established Business Development Team and client partnerships,” says Mark Ripplinger, President & CEO at Everlink.

Beattie has held a number of previous positions within Everlink since he first started with the company in 2006. His latest was as Senior Account Executive responsible for Western Canada and the Prairies Region, a position he held since 2013. During his time with Everlink Beattie has been instrumental in fostering close relationships with credit unions and financial institutions across Canada and introducing several of Everlink’s new innovations to its client base.

Beattie is an honours graduate of the University of Calgary with a Bachelor of Commerce (Finance) degree.

Everlink Payment Services Inc. is a leading provider of comprehensive, innovative and integrated payments solutions and services for credit unions, banks, and independent sales organizations across Canada. In addition to supplying best-in-breed technology infrastructure and payment network connectivity via our well established Payment Network Gateway, we offer a diversified range of integrated payments Lines of Business including: ATM Managed Services, Card Issuance & Management, Fraud Management, POS Acquiring and Professional Services.

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