MSBA Board of Directors

Jorgen is the CCRO of Alviere, a leading fintech company in the embedded finance space. With extensive experience managing Money Transmitter Licenses across all U.S. states, Jorgen specializes in navigating complex legal and regulatory frameworks at both state and federal levels. His role is pivotal in ensuring Alviere's adherence to compliance standards, thereby safeguarding its reputation and operational integrity. Jorgen's deep commitment to this field is complemented by his personal passion for outdoor activities and a healthy lifestyle, reflecting a balanced approach to both professional and personal endeavors.

Jorgen joined Alviere in 2022 as the Global Head of Compliance, overseeing Alviere's compliance framework and ensuring Alviere met all of its regulatory requirements across the different regions. Prior to joining Alviere, Jorgen held various positions at Worldremit, Chase, and Citi.

Mr. Dwyer is a co-founder and the Chief Executive Officer of Viamericas Corporation, a consumer-focused money transfer company with operations in forty-nine U.S. states and throughout Latin America, and with an expanding presence in Asia. As CEO, Mr. Dwyer has had overall responsibility for the development and expansion of Viamericas since its founding in 2000. Mr. Dwyer is active in various industry organizations.

Prior to founding Viamericas, Mr. Dwyer was a partner with the Washington D.C. based law firm Wilmer, Cutler & Pickering (now WilmerHale), where his practice focused on Latin American business transactions. Earlier in his career, Mr. Dwyer was a Project Attorney at the Inter-American Investment Corporation.

Mr. Dwyer is a graduate of Tufts University, with a degree in Latin American Studies (Phi Beta Kappa), of the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, with a Masters degree in international business and Western Hemisphere diplomatic history, of the Harvard Law School, and was a Fulbright Fellow to Colombia. Mr. Dwyer lives in Potomac, Maryland with his wife Lillian Argilagos.

Tanya Butler is the President & CEO of MEMO Financial Services, Inc., MEMO Financial Services America, Inc., MEMO Financial Services New York, Inc., MEMO Financial Services USA, Inc., and Merchants Express Holdings, LLC; providers of money orders; walk-in bill payments; prepaid cards, equipment maintenance and depot service; and customized back- office money order processing services. As CEO, she leads the strategic goals and objectives of the companies and has fiscal responsibility at all levels of the business.

During her thirty-four (34) years tenure with the company, Tanya has been instrumental in leading and developing the internal policies and procedures for operations, customer service, credit and collections, regulatory licensing and compliance and the AML program. She has successfully enhanced the various business operations systems by leading the re-engineering of the back-office transaction processing and reconciliation system to streamline the process while minimizing risk and controlling cost. She has led the national expansion of the business to twenty-seven (27) operating states and oversees the entire MEMO Business Plan ensuring effective business development and operational efficiencies are implemented, that are consistent with strategic marketing initiatives and financial goals.

Tanya is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Speech Communications and English. Tanya also obtained a Master of Business Administration from the University of Phoenix.

Aurora Garza Hagan is CFO of TransNetwork, LLC. TransNetwork LLC is a B2B electronic domestic and cross-border processing and payment platform which enables licensed and regulated financial institutions to connect under one standard technology granting access to a diversified payment network in Mexico, Central and South America. Prior to her role as CFO of TransNetwork, LLC, she served as CEO of PNC Global Transfers for eight years. Hagan led the organization's strategic transformation while also focusing on establishing and maintaining strong relationships with business partners, vendors, and regulators. Hagan drove PNC Global Transfers forward by focusing on innovating the customer experience, process automation, and digital technologies.

Hagan joined PNC Global Transfers in 2001 as a Senior Accounting Analyst. Accepting greater responsibilities over time led her to a 9-year tenure as CFO prior to becoming CEO in 2015. Under her direction, PNC Global Transfers continued to be a leader in cross boarder payment processing services.

Prior to joining PNC Global Transfers, Hagan held various auditor positions at Ernst & Young, Continental Airlines, and the University of Texas System.

She is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin, with a Bachelors of Business Administration and is a certified public accountant in the state of Texas. She also currently serves on the School Advisory Board at St. Edward Catholic School in Spring, Texas.

Kathy Tomasofsky is the Executive Director of the Money Services Business Association (MSBA), a national trade association focused on money transmission payments and products. The association was launched in October 2015 as a voice for the Money Service Businesses with a focus on licensed entities. In her role as Executive Director, she provides Strategic guidance to the Board and works closely with State and Federal Regulators on behalf of the membership. She is an experienced management and operations professional with more than 30 years’ experience in Insurance and Financial Services. Ms. Tomasofsky has held various senior management level positions at the Network Branded Prepaid Card Association, USF&G Insurance and First National Bank of Maryland and was an Advisory Board Member to the IAFCI.

Ms. Tomasofsky earned an MS in Management Information Systems from the University of Baltimore and a BA in Business Administration from Loyola College in Maryland. She holds an MAT degree from Fairleigh Dickinson College, in New Jersey and has certifications in Project Management and Insurance.