Industry veterans Don Smith and Klasey Gage bring decades of experience in product innovation and global operations to accelerate company growth

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., January 22, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Transact Campus (Transact) and CBORD, leaders in innovative campus technology and payment solutions, today announced the appointment of two senior executives to its leadership team. Don Smith joins as Senior Vice President and General Manager of Integrated Payments, while Klasey Gage takes on the role of Senior Vice President of Global Services, both bringing extensive experience in technology and operational leadership to support Transact and CBORD’s continued growth and innovation.

Don Smith returns to Transact after nearly 5 years, bringing 15 years of expertise in software and financial services innovation. In his new role as SVP & General Manager of Integrated Payments, Smith will leverage his extensive background in driving product innovation and market expansion. Most recently at MountainSeed, a commercial real estate leader, he led the creation of the company’s first product organization, launching the Analytics data product and implementing a revitalized go-to-market strategy. His earlier experience includes managing payments products at Higher One/CASHNet/Transact, where he played a crucial role in establishing and growing the integrated payments portfolio.

Klasey Gage joins as Senior Vice President of Global Services, bringing 25 years of leadership experience in SaaS, cloud operations, and global services. In this role, Gage will oversee Implementation Services, Client Support, Supply Chain / Procurement, and India Operations, including the company's Hexaware relationship. His track record includes delivering transformative initiatives focused on operational excellence and customer experience at industry leaders including Adobe, Caradigm, and Echopass.

"These strategic appointments reflect our commitment to strengthening our leadership team with experienced executives who bring proven track records of innovation and operational excellence," said Nancy Langer, CEO at Transact and CBORD. "Don's deep understanding of our industry and product innovation expertise, combined with Klasey's extensive experience in global services and operational transformation, will be instrumental in driving our next phase of growth and enhancing our client experience.

About Transact Campus

Transact Campus (Transact), is a business unit of Roper Technologies (Nasdaq: ROP), a constituent of the Nasdaq 100, S&P 500, and Fortune 1000. Transact is a leader in innovative payment, campus ID, and commerce solutions for a connected campus. Transact’s highly configurable, mobile-centric campus technology ecosystem simplifies the user experience across the full spectrum of campus life. Transact’s offerings include integrated solutions for tuition and other student expense payments, multi-purpose campus IDs, and campus commerce. For more information, visit www.transactcampus.com.

About CBORD

The CBORD Group, Inc. (CBORD), a Roper Technologies Company, is a leading provider of food and nutrition service management software, integrated security solutions, campus card and cashless systems, and commerce platforms for healthcare, senior living, higher education, and business campuses. With over 10,000 organizations using CBORD solutions globally, CBORD is committed to delivering innovative and comprehensive technology solutions that enhance the daily lives of patients, residents, students, staff, and administrators.

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