Our Team

At Torch, we embody a relentless commitment to illuminating pathways towards positive change. As proactive bridge builders, we leverage our principled approach and expertise as technology and business leaders to innovate solutions that empower individuals, businesses, and families. Our passion for financial clarity fuels our efforts to influence policy changes, combat poverty, and create opportunities for sustainable growth. Through the beacon of Torch, we ignite a future where financial empowerment is accessible to all, transforming lives and fostering thriving communities.

Mike

Chief Executive Officer

Mike

  • Three-time CEO
  • Saas, GovTech, & FinTech industries
  • Successful startup experience
  • Nuclear Engineer, United States Navy
  • MBA, Edinburgh School of Business
  • Climber of literal and figurative mountains
  • Aviation enthusiast
  • Loves coffee, spicy food, complicated home projects, and cheering on Denver teams with his family

Matt

Chief Technology Officer

Matt

  • Two-time Technology Executive
  • 20 years experience with four companies across three industries
  • B.S. University of Kentucky, Computer Science
  • Kentucky Wildcats Basketball superfan
  • Can still beat his three sons at cornhole
  • Loves chess, homebrewing, cooking, and spending time with his family

Juan

Chief Community Developement Officer

Juan

  • Co-Founder CrossPurpose Workforce Development
  • Founder, Rooted with Roofs
  • B.S. University of Massachusetts, Mechanical Engineering
  • Baptist Bible Seminary, Master of Divinity
  • 2023 Aspen Institute Ascend Fellow
  • Cheers for the Patriots but is still well liked

Elizabeth

Marketing Maven

Elizabeth

  • 10+ years of technology marketing leadership across multiple industries
  • B.S. Kansas State University, Business Marketing
  • Bookish, but in a fun way
  • Loves Christmas, tennis, travel, cooking, puzzles, and spontaneous family dance parties
  • Probably the best tree climber you know

Eric

Master of the Product

Eric

  • 10+ years of software product and customer management success
  • Loves dogs, books, and detailed feature requests
  • Mountain enthusiast
  • Powerpoint hotshot
  • Detroit Lions fan (before it was cool)

The values we live by

Integrity

Guided by our unwavering principles and ethical standards, we uphold integrity and accountability in every decision and action.

Passion

Fueled by unwavering passion and dedication, we approach our mission with enthusiasm, persistence, and a relentless drive to make a positive impact.

Initiative

Anticipating our partners needs and challenges, we take action to continuously improve all we do.

Innovation

Embracing continuous innovation, we are always exploring new ideas, technologies, and methods to drive progress and transformation to better serve our partners.

Expertise

Leveraging our deep expertise in fintech serving nonprofits, businesses, and the public sector, we deliver tailored solutions and insights that make meaningful impacts to all our partners.

Outcome-Excellence

Prioritizing tangible results and impactful outcomes, we ensure our actions generate meaningful benefits and deliver clarity in the fintech industry.