Summit Technology Group (STG) announced that Gregory T. Hayes has been appointed to STG’s Board of Directors. Greg has driven innovation and growth for Kish Bank and developed a depth of industry experience over the last thirteen years. He has served as SVP of Client Solutions, EVP of Retail Banking, and currently serves as President and Chief Operating Officer of Kish Bank.

“It’s a true honor to have Greg join the Summit Board,” said Benjamin Wallace, CEO of Summit. “Greg’s banking experience, rising industry visibility, and progressive adoption of cloud services will make him a valuable addition as we develop and execute Summit’s growth strategy in the coming years.”

Summit Technology Group was the first Fintech organization to receive a direct investment from the American Bankers Association as part of their desire to help the industry innovate and compete in a digital environment. Summit offers a highly attractive and cost-effective IT solution for banks looking to modernize their infrastructure and embrace modern cloud technologies.

“Greg’s appointment to the Board of Summit Technology Group reinforces the company’s focus on helping community banks develop and execute their cloud strategies,” said Jim Edrington, ABA’s Chief Member Engagement Officer, who oversees ABA’s investment in Summit. “We are pleased to see Summit continue to successfully recruit innovative and technically savvy bankers whose experience will help inform Summit’s market strategy moving forward.”

“The Summit team has created a powerful ecosystem of technology expertise and cloud experience that will enable forward-looking banks to compete and innovate,” said Greg Hayes. “I am excited to provide guidance to ensure Summit’s continued expansion and support of the future of community banking.”

ABOUT SUMMIT

Summit was founded over 12 years ago with a mission to bring enterprise class IT services to the mid-tier and commercial banking space. Profitable since inception, Summit has formed unique partnerships with industry leaders and innovators, with a focus on helping financial institutions of all sizes to adapt and modernize their technology and back-office operations.