![]() Leadership Team
As Cardtronics President of Global Services, Michael H. Clinard is responsible for global operations and services. Clinard's areas of responsibility includes global operations (including customer services, cash management, armored service, maintenance service, field operations and monitoring), systems, information technology and Cardtronics' recently established processing platform. Prior to his role as President of Global Services for Cardtronics, Clinard worked nearly eleven years as Chief Operating Officer of Cardtronics. Since joining Cardtronics in 1997, Clinard has participated in setting the overall strategy and direction for Cardtronics' growth initiatives.
Prior to Cardtronics, Clinard worked nearly six years as COO of Worldwide Cellular, Inc. His varied experience includes corporate planning, strategic business development, marketing, operations and automation design. Clinard graduated in 1990 from Howard Payne University with a bachelor of business administration degree. In addition, Clinard currently serves as Vice President on the Executive Board of Directors for the ATM Industry Association (ATIMA).
As Cardtronics' President Global Development, Rick Updyke is responsible for global business development activities that extend Cardtronics' leadership position in the industry. Updyke's areas of responsibilities include the company's international expansion efforts, global sales and marketing, mergers and acquisitions as well as the Vcom advanced functionality platform. In addition, Updyke has direct responsibility for the company's subsidiary - Cardtronics Mexico.
Prior to Cardtronics, Updyke worked for over 23 years at 7-Eleven, Inc. During that time he held various executive level positions including Vice President of Business Development and Vice President of Planning. In addition, he served on the company's Executive Committee and his professional experience includes strategic and financial planning, business reengineering, acquisitions and investor relations. Updyke received a bachelor of business administration degree in management information systems from Texas Tech University and a masters of business administration from Amberton University.
As Chief Financial Officer, Chris Brewster is responsible for leading Cardtronics' finance and administrative organization, overseeing accounting and reporting, strategic planning and analysis, treasury, tax, audit, risk management, investor relations, legal, and human resources.
Before joining Cardtronics, Brewster served in positions of increasing responsibility in the finance function at a series of multi-unit service businesses.. He has served as CFO of three NYSE-listed public companies whose revenues ranged from $400 million to $1.7 billion. Brewster received a bachelor of science degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1971, and an MBA from the Harvard University Graduate School of Business Administration in 1975.
In his role as Cardtronics' Managing Director for the UK and Europe, Ron is responsible for leading the company's operations throughout the region through Cardtronics' Bank Machine subsidiary. Ron joined Cardtronics through the company's 2005 acquisition of Bank Machine, having been with the company since January 1999. Bank Machine installed the first independent ATM in the UK in 1998, and is recognized as one of the leaders in the European ATM industry.
Before joining Bank Machine, Ron ran his own consulting business, specializing in retail and franchising. Prior to his consulting business, Ron was Managing Director of Essanelle Limited, the largest hair and beauty retailer in the UK. In the 1980s, Ron was a Director of Tie Rack PLC, following on from a 6-year stint as a senior manager of the British Airports Authority, with special responsibility for retail innovation. In addition to his responsibilities managing Bank Machine, Ron plays a pivotal role in guiding and shaping the ATM industry in the UK through both his role as Chair of the Association of Independent Cash Machine Operators and as a Director of the UK Payments Council. Ron Delnevo graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Organisation from Heriot Watt University in Edinburgh.
Jerry Garcia is Chief Information Officer (CIO) for Cardtronics. He is responsible for the design, development and deployment of the IT systems Cardtronics uses to run its business, from process design through to adoption of application.
Garcia champions IT as a value-added business for Cardtronics. Partnering across Cardtronics, Garcia and his team identify opportunities, structure IT solutions, and deliver measurable returns to the business. Garcia joined Cardtronics in 2003 from ALLTEL Information Services, where he has served as Senior Vice President of e-Business. Prior to ALLTEL, Garcia was Director of Technology, Consumer Banking Group at First Union (now Wachovia). Garcia holds a bachelor of business administration degree in accounting with a concentration in business data systems from the University of Texas in San Antonio.
Brian Archer is Chief Marketing Officer for Cardtronics. Archer brings a wealth of experience in the sales environment to his role where he oversees all aspects of sales and relationship management with Cardtronics' largest retail and bank customers. He also oversees marketing efforts throughout the U.S. in support of the company's sales and operational goals.
Archer joined Cardtronics in 1997 and has been the primary architect of the company's rapid growth in the national sector. Additionally, he provides strong leadership in all areas of Cardtronics, integrating the efforts of Cardtronics' expansion within Mexico. Prior to joining Cardtronics, Archer served as Vice President of Sales and Marketing with Worldwide Cellular, Inc. Archer received a bachelor of science degree in business management from the University of North Texas.
Michael E. Keller is General Counsel for Cardtronics. He leads the company's Department of Legal and Corporate Affairs, which is responsible for all legal work and for government, industry, and community affairs activities. In addition, Keller is the company's chief compliance officer ensuring that the company is in full compliance with all card association mandates.
Before joining Cardtronics, Keller was a partner in a Houston law firm for 18 years with primary focus in the corporate sector. Keller received a bachelor of science degree from the United States Military Academy at West Point and served five years on active duty with the U.S. Army. After completing his military service, he earned his J.D. degree from the University of Texas, graduating with honors in 1983.
As Executive Vice President of Operations, Jim Bettinger oversees day-to-day operations of Cardtronics U.S. This includes general management of Cardtronics' call center, ATM performance monitoring, technical support, settlement, field operations, inventory, purchasing, cash management, and worldwide vendor relations. Bettinger has direct responsibility for ensuring that Cardtronics ATMs are fully functional and in operation 24/7.
Prior to joining Cardtronics, Bettinger served as Program Manager, Senior Program Manager, and Vice President of EFT Operations at McLane FSP. Bettinger has also held various positions with Container Corporation of America, American Desk Manufacturing Co., and Kloehn Company, Ltd. Bettinger served six years in the U.S. Army, attaining the rank of Captain. He received a bachelor of science degree in education from Ohio State University.
As Executive Vice President - Acquisitions, Thomas Upton is responsible for overseeing Cardtronics' activities in mergers and acquisitions. These functions are focused on identifying attractive partnership and acquisition opportunities, analyzing those opportunities, and driving negotiations when appropriate with the goal of providing the proper support for the continued growth, product diversification, and geographic initiatives of Cardtronics.
Prior to joining Cardtronics in 2001, Upton served as Chief Financial Officer of Alegis Group LLC from 1997 to 2001. Previously, he was the CFO of Transmeridian Airlines from 1994 to 1997. Upton's varied business experience includes acquisitions, leasing, and insurance and operations covering many industries such as financial services, aviation, oil and gas, real estate and investments. Upton is a Certified Public Accountant and received a bachelor of business administration degree from the University of Houston. |
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