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Chosen Payments President & CEO Jeff Brodsly
San Francisco — The Electronic Transactions Association (ETA) selected Chosen Payments President & CEO Jeff Brodsly for their 2019 Forty Under 40 class, which highlights the game changers at the intersection of payments and technology. The roster includes individuals whose actions and leadership are driving the payments technology industry forward and represent payments—from start to FinTech.
The 2019 Forty Under 40 will be featured in the Spring issue of ETA’s magazine, Transaction Trends, and honored at TRANSACT, the premier event for payment industry professionals, May 30 – April 2, 2019, in Las Vegas. ETA solicited nominations from across the payments industry, seeking talented payments executives under 40. Nominations were submitted from ETA members, TRANSACT exhibitors, and industry leaders.
The final group was selected by the 2018 Forty Under 40 class and the ETA Awards and Recognition committee based on the nominees’ impact on the payments industry and their professional character.
Brodsly began working in the industry as an independent sales agent in 2008. He operated an agent office writing deals under an ISO. He would later become a partner of the ISO when he merged with their 8 year-old company. Sales quadrupled in the first year as he took the company to a new level and eventually split from the partnership. In 2011, the Chosen Payments brand was born. Today, Chosen Payments and its partners, under the corporate umbrella of Aurora Solutions, serve more than 25,000 merchants processing well over $5B annually. The company employs approximately 150 individuals with offices in California, New Hampshire, Arizona, Michigan, Tennessee, and Georgia.
Upon learning he had been named to the Forty Under 40 list Brodsly said, “I am humbly honored to be included with such a prestigious group of people in the industry. It is a true testament to the dedication of serving our clients, being honest and ethical, and maintaining our commitment to delivering White
Glove Service, a mission statement of Chosen Payments.”
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L to R: LBTOUNY member Mark Crisafulli, Joe DiDomenico of American Limousine, Assemblyman William Magnarelli, LBTOUNY President Kevin Barwell of Giorgio’s Limousine Service, LBTOUNY Director Dave Bastian of Towne Livery, and David Brown of Premiere Transportation
Syracuse, N.Y. — On February 25, members of Limousine, Bus and Taxi of Upstate New York (LBTOUNY) met with NY Assemblyman William Magnarelli to discuss the potential ban on limousines and new proposed legislation brought on by last year’s tragic accident in Schoharie. As the vehicle in question was not up to NY State DOT standards and the operator had numerous violations, the association feels that such legislation would only punish companies that are acting in accordance with industry and state regulations. Their hope was to speak up for legitimate operators who abide by the law and correct procedures.
It was announced next day that the ban on limousines and additional legislation will be removed from the New York State Budget. Although this is a good thing for legitimate operators, LBTOUNY members feel that the battle is not over—just delayed.
The discussion now moves toward detailing the regulations placed on stretch vehicles, including seat belts, fines/penalties for non-compliant operators, and laws pertaining to the vehicles inspection.
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NLA President Gary BuffoNew York —The National Limousine Association (NLA) recently published revisions to the organization's Duty of Care and passenger Bill of Rights—and strongly encourages all operators, chauffeur, legislators, and passengers to take notice.
The amendments directly reflect and align with the National Transportation Safety Board's recently reiterated recommendations concerning safety briefings, certification transparency, and safety belts. With these revisions, the NLA advocates for stricter safety standards and calls for universal regulations for the private ground transportation industry (including TNCs).
Pertaining to the Bill of Rights, it is the NLA's belief that all passengers of any chauffeured vehicle are entitled to the following, and should have the right to request that their prearranged car service and driver to provide:
1. Proof of proper commercial-for-hire licensing and certifications as governed by local, state and federal regulations
2. Proof that the vehicle has undergone regular inspections, is certified safe, and mechanically sound
3. Information concerning the passenger and total load limit of the vehicle
4. A safe and courteous driver that obeys all traffic laws with proof of commercial vehicle insurance
5. A fully-vetted and trained driver that has undergone official criminal background checks and pre-hire drug testing
6. A pre-trip safety briefing, given either verbally or by video, per individual state regulations, that details locations of emergency exits and any applicable emergency procedures
7. Access to fully functioning seatbelts for all passengers, as well as a child safety seat restraint system, in accordance with state regulations
8. Ready access to the transportation service provider—via email, telephone, or in-person—of the ground transportation service to voice any concerns or complaints that arise before, during and after the ride
9. A quoted fare for your trip and a final charge that matches that agreed-upon amount (except in cases of changes in trip itinerary or duration)
10. Air conditioning or heat on request
Regarding the Duty of Care, all ground transportation services and driving staff, whose vehicles include but are not limited to sedans, SUVs, vans, mini-coaches, or buses should adopt the following strongly suggested practices.
Drivers should be properly screened, licensed, and trained, which includes the following:
1. Criminal background and security check by a certified agency or equivalent
2. Pre-hire drug testing and random testing program, when required by USDOT
3. Driver training program that includes driver duties, customer service, safety, and defensive driving skills
4. Certified medical examination, as required by local, state and federal regulations
Ground transportation vehicles should be properly licensed, safe, and commercially insured, which includes the following:
1. Proper supervision, retraining and discipline when appropriate
2. Commercial insurance with liability coverage, as required by local, state and federal regulations
3. Proper licensing permits
4. Proper modification certification (if applicable)
5. Motor vehicle inspections, as required by local, state and federal regulations
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