Usio Mourns the Loss of Long-Time, Previous Retired, Board Member, Dr. Peter Kirby, PhD
Usio (Nasdaq: USIO) announced the passing of Dr. Peter Kirby, the company's longest-serving board member, on December 7, 2024. Dr. Kirby served on Usio's Board from 2001 until his retirement in 2016, playing a important role in establishing the company's audit committee and governance structures, particularly during Usio's uplisting to Nasdaq in 2015. He developed the 'MCGO' (Mission, Commitment, Goals, and Opportunities) strategic management framework. In recognition of his contributions, the Board unanimously voted to honor Dr. Kirby with the posthumous title of Director Emeritus during a special meeting on December 10, 2024.
Usio (Nasdaq: USIO) ha annunciato il decesso del Dr. Peter Kirby, il membro del consiglio con maggiore anzianità dell'azienda, avvenuto il 7 dicembre 2024. Il Dr. Kirby ha fatto parte del Consiglio di Usio dal 2001 fino al suo pensionamento nel 2016, svolgendo un ruolo importante nell'istituzione del comitato di audit e delle strutture di governance dell'azienda, in particolare durante l'up-listing di Usio a Nasdaq nel 2015. Ha sviluppato il framework di gestione strategica 'MCGO' (Missione, Impegno, Obiettivi e Opportunità). In riconoscimento dei suoi contributi, il Consiglio ha votato all'unanimità per onorare il Dr. Kirby con il titolo postumo di Direttore Emerito durante una riunione speciale il 10 dicembre 2024.
Usio (Nasdaq: USIO) anunció el fallecimiento del Dr. Peter Kirby, el miembro del consejo que más tiempo ha servido en la empresa, el 7 de diciembre de 2024. El Dr. Kirby formó parte de la Junta de Usio desde 2001 hasta su jubilación en 2016, desempeñando un papel importante en el establecimiento del comité de auditoría y las estructuras de gobernanza de la empresa, particularmente durante la inclusión de Usio en el Nasdaq en 2015. Desarrolló el marco de gestión estratégica 'MCGO' (Misión, Compromiso, Metas y Oportunidades). En reconocimiento a sus contribuciones, la Junta votó por unanimidad para honrar al Dr. Kirby con el título póstumo de Director Emérito durante una reunión especial el 10 de diciembre de 2024.
Usio (Nasdaq: USIO)는 2024년 12월 7일 회사의 최장기 이사인 피터 커비 박사가 별세했다고 발표했습니다. 커비 박사는 2001년부터 2016년까지 유시오 이사회에서 활동했으며, 특히 2015년 유시오가 나스닥에 상장될 당시 회사의 감사 위원회 및 거버넌스 구조를 구축하는 데 중요한 역할을 했습니다. 그는 'MCGO'(미션, 커밋먼트, 목표 및 기회) 전략 관리 프레임워크를 개발했습니다. 그의 기여를 기리기 위해 이사회는 2024년 12월 10일 특별 회의에서 커비 박사에게 추모 이사(Director Emeritus) 칭호를 헌정하기로 만장일치로 결정했습니다.
Usio (Nasdaq: USIO) a annoncé le décès du Dr Peter Kirby, le membre du conseil ayant exercé le plus longtemps au sein de l'entreprise, le 7 décembre 2024. Le Dr Kirby a siégé au conseil d'administration d'Usio de 2001 jusqu'à sa retraite en 2016, jouant un rôle important dans l'établissement du comité d'audit et des structures de gouvernance de l'entreprise, notamment lors de l'inscription d'Usio au Nasdaq en 2015. Il a développé le cadre de gestion stratégique 'MCGO' (Mission, Engagement, Objectifs et Opportunités). En reconnaissance de ses contributions, le conseil a voté à l'unanimité pour honorer le Dr Kirby par le titre posthume de Directeur Émérite lors d'une réunion spéciale le 10 décembre 2024.
Usio (Nasdaq: USIO) gab am 7. Dezember 2024 den Tod von Dr. Peter Kirby bekannt, dem am längsten dienenden Mitglied des Unternehmensvorstands. Dr. Kirby war von 2001 bis zu seiner Pensionierung im Jahr 2016 im Vorstand von Usio tätig und spielte eine wichtige Rolle bei der Gründung des Prüfungsausschusses und der Governance-Strukturen des Unternehmens, insbesondere während des Up-listings von Usio an der Nasdaq im Jahr 2015. Er entwickelte das strategische Management-Framework 'MCGO' (Mission, Engagement, Ziele und Chancen). Zum Gedenken an seine Beiträge hat der Vorstand einstimmig beschlossen, Dr. Kirby während einer Sonderversammlung am 10. Dezember 2024 den posthumen Titel eines Ehrenvorstandsmitglieds (Director Emeritus) zu verleihen.
- Established key governance structures that led to successful Nasdaq uplisting in 2015
- Implemented MCGO strategic management framework still benefiting company operations
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SAN ANTONIO, Dec. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Usio, Inc. (Nasdaq: USIO), a cloud-based provider of integrated FinTech electronic payment solutions, is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Dr. Peter Kirby, the Company’s longest-serving board member, on December 7, 2024.
“I am heartbroken by Peter’s passing,” said Louis Hoch, Vice-Chairman, President, and CEO. “Peter was not only a mentor and confidant, but also a dear friend, professor, and even a golf partner for nearly 36 years. Our relationship began during my undergraduate and graduate studies at Our Lady of the Lake University, where Peter’s guidance left a lasting impression. We were fortunate to continue benefiting from his wisdom when we invited him to join the Company’s Board of Directors. Throughout his tenure, Peter was a steadfast coach, mentor, and a voice of reason.”
“Peter’s approach to strategic management was unparalleled,” continued Mr. Hoch. “He developed a unique methodology for creating strategic plans that were both simple to understand and highly effective in execution. His process, which he called 'MCGO'—pronounced 'mick-go'—stood for Mission, Commitment, Goals, and Opportunities. This framework empowered organizations and Usio to align all stakeholders around a clear and actionable vision.”
Dr. Kirby served on Usio’s Board from 2001 until his retirement in 2016. His leadership was instrumental in establishing the Company’s audit committee and other key governance structures, particularly in preparation for Usio’s uplisting to Nasdaq in 2015. Over the years, he contributed to the Company’s audit, nomination and governance, and compensation committees.
In a special meeting of the board of directors of the Company on December 10, 2024, the Board unanimously voted to honor Dr. Kirby with the posthumous title of Director Emeritus, a recognition of his lasting impact on Usio and its continued success.
About Usio, Inc.
Usio, Inc. (Nasdaq: USIO), a leading, cloud-based, integrated FinTech electronic payment solutions provider, offers a wide range of payment solutions to merchants, billers, banks, service bureaus, crypto exchanges, and card issuers. The Company operates credit, debit/prepaid, and ACH payment processing platforms to deliver convenient, world-class payment solutions and services to their clients. The company, through its Usio Output Solutions division offers services relating to electronic bill presentment, document composition, document decomposition and printing and mailing services. The strength of the Company lies in its ability to provide tailored solutions for card issuance, payment acceptance, and bill payments as well as its unique technology in the prepaid sector. Usio is headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, and has offices in Austin, Texas.
Websites: www.usio.com, www.payfacinabox.com, www.akimbocard.com and www.usiooutput.com. Find us on Facebook® and Twitter.
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