Dallas-based SWACHA – The Electronic Payments Resource®, one of the largest not-for-profit electronic payment resources in the country, announced today that John Cogdill has been hired as Director of Member Sales and Services.

Cogdill comes to SWACHA with more than 12 years of experience in Treasury/Cash Management, ATM network administrations, risk management and assessments, audit organization, daily operations of ACH and Wires and debit card/check processing. Prior to joining SWACHA he was Treasury Management Representative with First American Bank in Las Cruces, New Mexico. He received his Accredited ACH Professional (AAP) designation in 2011 and has served as a member of an Operational Risk Committee with First American Bank of Artesia, NM which oversaw and monitored risk of Commercial ACH Originators.

“John’s vast understanding of banking, risk management and electronic payments will be a valuable asset to SWACHA,” said Laura Steele, AAP, president and COO of SWACHA. “We are excited to welcome him on board.”

As the newest addition to SWACHA’s member services team, Cogdill’s focus will be on outreach to banks, credit unions and other financial institutions to provide insights and assistance pertaining to electronic payments, and to promote the superior services and educational benefits provided by SWACHA to its members.

Cogdill is a 2002 graduate of New Mexico State University with Bachelor of Business Administration and Economics.