North, a U.S.-based leader in fintech and payment solutions, is pleased to announce that four of its team members have garnered top honors from the Electronic Transactions Association (ETA) for exceptional achievements in the payments industry.
Amy Stubbs, Senior Relationship Manager at PayTrace, and Larry Sandoval, Business Development Director for North’s National Sales Group, were named to ETA’s 2026 list of Top Payment Sales Professionals.
Erica Lin, Vice President of Product Management for Payanywhere and Payments Hub, and Bruce Rice, Vice President of Compliance at North, were both named to ETA’s “Forty under 40” list, which recognizes rising, high-achieving players in the payments industry.
This year’s honorees join their North peers who won in 2025. The awards are part of ETA’s annual TRANSACT conference, a premier payment industry event.
Winners’ words of gratitude
“To say I’m honored would be an understatement,” said Stubbs. “I am absolutely thrilled to be acknowledged by ETA for my work. And I am so proud to share this award with my colleagues — they elevate everything I do.”
Sandoval noted, “I am extremely honored to be a recipient of this award. Being acknowledged by my colleagues is the greatest compliment I could receive, and I am incredibly proud to represent North and the family of people who make all of the magic happen.”
North’s “Forty Under 40” winners also noted the essential value of teamwork in reaching their achievements.
“I am honored to be recognized by the ETA,” Lin remarked. “I am fortunate to be surrounded by such dedicated and talented colleagues; together, we ensure that Payanywhere and Payments Hub continue to expand payment opportunities and simplify business management for our merchants.”
Upon hearing of his award, Rice said, “I’m incredibly proud of the work I do at North, so it’s very gratifying to be recognized by ETA. But my achievements are also my team’s achievements, and I have to thank and applaud my hard-working team as I accept this award.”
