Martin H. Resch is the CEO of Cass Information Systems, a role he stepped into in April 2023 after a strong background in finance and operations. Before joining Cass, he was a senior executive at the Bank of the West,...
Martin H. Resch is the CEO of Cass Information Systems, a role he stepped into in April 2023 after a strong background in finance and operations. Before joining Cass, he was a senior executive at the Bank of the West, where he spent nearly 16 years, rising to the Executive Vice President of its Commercial Banking Group. His experience includes substantial oversight of strategy, finance, and operations, indicating that he knows how to run things efficiently. Martin has also been involved in entrepreneurial ventures, creating equity and index option funds on the Pacific Exchange. This blend of corporate and entrepreneurial experience helps him steer Cass with a modern approach. Since taking over as CEO, he has overseen financial adjustments and focused on improving performance metrics, vital during tough times in the market. Interesting to note, his total compensation for 2023 is $850,411, with a significant portion linked to profit-sharing based on company performance. He has vested stocks and comes from a solid educational background with a Computer Science degree from Oregon State and an MBA from Cornell. His career reflects a mix of traditional banking roles and innovative financial strategies, making him well-equipped for leadership in today’s competitive landscape.