Brandon Skinner CEO/Owner
Brandon grew up in Vancouver, Washington. He has over 15 years of experience in the Merchant Services Industry and has built two processing companies. Riverside Payments, founded in 2014, quickly gained national recognition under his leadership. As Riverside grows, Brandon discovered an opportunity in Digital Marketing. His latest venture, Flyright Creative, started in 2018 to help business owners nationwide improve their online presence.
Brandon actively participates in the community and serves on the Board of the Oregon and Southwest Washington Chapter of Susan G. Komen. He also partnered Riverside Payments with Dollar For Portland, a charity that assists families in Portland with medical bills.
Professionally successful, Brandon values being a good husband and father. His wife, Lana, and their four children are his top priority. He coaches youth hockey and supports his daughters in dance, music, and sports. Lana successfully leads a top team at Lipsense. Brandon looks forward to further growth in both his business and family.
Jason Reese CFO/Owner
Jason Reese was born in Portland, Oregon. He started playing ice hockey at four. By fourteen, he joined the Tri-City Junior Americans. After hard work and dedication, he was drafted first round by the WHL’s Vancouver Giants at fifteen, launching his professional hockey career. Over seven years, he played in three countries, gaining important lessons about hockey and life. At twenty-five, he chose to settle down and start a family, ending his hockey career. His longtime friend and fellow player, Brandon Skinner, introduced him to merchant services. Sharing similar sales techniques, values, and future goals, they decided to start a business together, leading to the creation of Riverside Payments.
FUN FACTS ABOUT JASON:
HE IS AN AVID CROSSFIT ENTHUSIAST. JASON ACTIVELY PRACTICES HOCKEY RECREATIONALLY IN A SENIOR A LEAGUE OUT OF JACKSONHOLE WY. JASON HAS A ENGLISH BULLDOG NAMED AFTER HIS FAVORITE BURGER EVER. BIG-MAC
Joshua Jensen COO
Josh has nearly 20 years of experience in leadership and operations at Riverside Payments. He has built and grown companies of all sizes, from small businesses to Fortune 100 companies, in various industries like Payments, Financial Services, Real Estate, Mergers and Acquisitions, and Fintech.
He has collaborated with many business owners and is essential to the growth of the Riverside Payments brand and its impact on people's lives.
Josh started by building a financial planning practice in Central Oregon and quickly became a Partner, focusing on recruiting and training over 125 advisors across the state. After almost 12 years, he moved to Puerto Rico, where he created a rum distillery and a bar and music venue in San Juan. Following Hurricane Maria, Josh and his family returned to the U.S. to rebuild, leading him to a career in Merchant Services.
Fun Facts About Josh
Joshua is married with three kids, two dogs, and a cat. He enjoys being active, snowboarding in winter and wakeboarding, surfing, or golfing in summer. He has run with bulls in Spain, surfed in Indonesia, danced in Ibiza, and admired temples in Thailand.
Michael Offutt SVP of People & Performance
Michael started at Riverside Payments in 2021 as the Director of Talent Acquisition. He quickly improved our talent attraction strategies. In January 2022, he launched a new department called the People & Performance team, dedicated to attracting, developing, and retaining top talent while enhancing organizational performance. This team has changed how we find and support our employees.
Before Riverside, Michael spent five years at a global consulting and staffing firm, helping over 150 organizations improve their HR strategies. He has vast experience aiding fast-growing businesses with cultural changes, strategic planning, and organizational performance. Additionally, he worked for five years with one of the largest Chiropractic franchise networks, focusing on development and operational excellence in Southern California. Michael is committed to building a world-class culture and achieving maximum performance, positioning him to support Riverside as it grows.
Fun Facts about Michael:
Michael is a cat dad with two cats. He enjoys learning and can recommend good podcasts. He used to be a competitive dancer and musical theater performer. Michael moved from Southern California to the Pacific Northwest in 2016.
Samantha West Corporate Controller
Known as Sam by her friends, she was born and raised in Vancouver, Washington. At Riverside Payments, her official title is Accounting Extraordinaire, aptly reflecting her role. She manages all financial matters, payroll, and reporting to government entities. Sam does it all at Riverside Payments, ensuring that the hard work on the front end is matched by solid processes on the back end. A vital member of the team, she handles various challenges at her dual-screen computer setup.
Before joining Riverside, Sam was a General Manager for eleven years at a commercial maintenance company. She returned to school and earned her Bachelor's in Accounting, then worked as a staff accountant at Robinson Brothers Construction for a year. A friend introduced her to Riverside, where she met Brandon and Jason, and seized the opportunity with the growing company. Since then, she has managed the company's finances through significant growth, increasing from about twenty to over 150 employees. Sam looks forward to having an assistant one day, but until then, she effectively manages her workload.
Fun Facts about Samantha:
Samantha was a DJ for Portland’s Z100 FM for a year, known as Psycho Sam. She insisted she could be a better on-air personality than the current morning show. A strong supporter of St. John's Wort, she believes in the power of words. Her focus on detail and commitment to sticking to her process helps Riverside grow despite challenges.
Adam Harden Director of Corporate Development
Adam was born in Texas and grew up in Tacoma, Washington. He quickly progressed in his career at Riverside Payments. Before joining Riverside, Adam was a Department Manager at Fred Meyer for nine years, where he worked every holiday and weekend, leaving little time for family. Once at Riverside, he noticed a significant change in the work environment—one that encourages growth, offers quick promotions, and helps employees thrive. As one of the first hires since Riverside started in 2014, Adam became the National Sales Manager. He now leads a team of sales representatives nationwide, motivating them to aim higher and achieve their personal and professional goals.
Fun Facts about Adam:
Adam really enjoys cooking, watching movies and knows a lot of random trivia. He says he would made a great lifeline.
Chris Crouch President of Sales
Chris started his career at Riverside Payments as a National Sales Manager and later became Director of Sales. He enjoys coaching and building relationships, making his role in helping others grow a great fit. Before joining Riverside, Chris served as a police officer for 15 years, including 11 years as a K9 handler and 3 years with the SW Washington Regional SWAT Team. Raised in Orange County, California, he moved to the Pacific Northwest in the early 90s. He married in 2004 and has three active children. In his free time, Chris is a hockey fan and plays weekly. He also likes golfing, camping, and boating. Recently, his family discovered wake surfing and tries to hit the water whenever they can.
FUN FACTS ABOUT CHRIS:
CHRIS LEFT THE PNW DURING HIS SOPHOMORE YEAR OF HIGH SCHOOL TO RETURN TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TO PLAY HOCKEY FOR THE ANAHEIM JR. DUCKS HOCKEY CLUB. ADDITIONALLY, HE’S PLAYED WITH THE SAME MEN’S LEAGUE HOCKEY TEAM FOR OVER 20 YEARS—THE VANCOUVER VIPERS!
Emily Shepherd Client Success Manager
I was born in Portland, OR then was raised in a small town at the foot of Mt. St.Helens called Toutle. I started at Riverside in 2018 in our marketing department but quickly moved into a role in our Client Success department as of 2019. Fast forward 3 years I became the assistant manager of the department; now I have taken the reins as our full time Client Success Manager. Riverside has always nurtured growth within the company and that is one of the things I have always appreciated about being a part of the Riverside Family is the amazing team and support at this company.
Fun Facts about Emily:
In my free time I enjoy a plethora of hobbies, I enjoy hiking with my 3 fur babies - Gilly & Phoebe are both Maltese and then there is Ragnar; a Husky/Labrador they are my favorite hiking companions. I enjoy Kayaking on calm waters and snowboarding in the winter. I am a big fan of sports and enjoy going to Blazer games the most! As well as watching UFC pay per views.
