Michael Peterson, Vice President of Strategic Partner Growth for Deluxe Merchant Services, has spent over a decade in the payments industry with experience spanning direct merchant sales, strategic partnerships, and go-to-market strategy. In addition to his role at Deluxe, Michael has sat on Western Bankers’ Emerging Leaders Council, Western Bankers’ Associate Member Advisory Council, and Independent Bankers of Texas Leadership Council. Prior to Michael rejoining Deluxe in June 2022, Michael spent several years in the technology industry leading global enterprise sales and a strategic partnership with Google Cloud. Utilizing the knowledge he gained in the payments and banking industry, combined with the data analytics and technology experience supporting Google Cloud, Michael and his teams collaborate with our partners to set strategies for exponential portfolio growth.