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.
2026 WSAA Board of Directors
We are grateful for the significant contributions of these payments industry volunteers.
2025 Board Photo - Scottsdale, AZ
Standing from the left: Khari Towns, Josh Johnstone, Christine Kim, Scott DeFazio, Amanda Beam, Ashton Radican, Chase Oelkers, Matt Dreise, Glenn Smith
Seated from the left: John Newton, Peggy Olson, Rebecca Walden, Deborah Camm, Sarah Adams, Alice Kong, Steve Eazell
Officers
Directors
Past Presidents
Advisors
President Emeritus
Ken Elderts (Deceased, Founder) - 2007-2009
Sherry Fredrickson (Retired, Founder) - 2004-2006