Western States Acquirers Association
Western States Acquirers Association (WSAA) is a 501(c)(6) non-profit and a non-member trade association managed by a dedicated board of industry volunteers. WSAA serves individuals and businesses engaged in selling merchant acquiring-related services directly to the retail, ecommerce, and SaaS industries.
WSAA’s annual conference is the acquiring industry’s premier event, providing unparalleled networking opportunities, thought leadership, and education for Merchant Acquirers, ISOs, MLSs, payment organizations, and SaaS companies. Our events are funded through exhibitor, sponsor, and attendee registration fees.
As an attendee of WSAA’s annual conference, you will gain access to a wealth of industry knowledge, valuable networking events, and thought-provoking educational sessions. Whether you are a Merchant Acquirer, ISO, MLS, part of a payment organization, or a SaaS company, our conference offers tailored content to enhance your expertise and drive business growth. Join us to stay ahead of industry trends, connect with peers, and explore innovative solutions.
2025 WSAA Board of Directors
We are grateful for the significant contributions of these payments industry volunteers.

2024 Board Photo - Las Vegas, NV
Standing from the left: Khari Towns, Chase Olkers, Mario Carrillo, Sarah Adams, Amanda Beam, Peggy Olson, Vlad Galyuz, Glenn Smith.
Seated from the left: Pat Ford, John Newton, Scott DeFazio, Deborah Camm, Matt Dreise, Alice Kong, Steve Eazell.
Officers
Directors
Past Presidents
Advisors
President Emeritus
Ken Elderts (Deceased, Founder) - 2007-2009
Sherry Fredrickson (Retired, Founder) - 2004-2006