PointsKash a fintech company developing an integrated ecosystem for digital payments, loyalty conversion, and financial access, has announced the appointment of Michael Herron as its new Chief Executive Officer. Herron previously served as the company’s President and Chief Operating Officer for the past two years and now succeeds founder Steve Janjic, who will step down from the CEO role while continuing to serve as Chairman of the Board.
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The leadership transition comes at a critical time for PointsKash as the company prepares for the launch of its KashPoints multi-financial service kiosks and mobile digital payments application. The rollout, expected within the coming month, represents a major step forward for the company as it moves from its development and integration phase into full commercial operations and revenue generation.
Herron joined PointsKash two years ago with the objective of transforming the company’s vision into an operational business model ready for market deployment. During his tenure as President and COO, he played a key role in establishing strategic partnerships, building the operational infrastructure required for scale, and preparing the company for commercial activation. His leadership has helped guide PointsKash toward revenue readiness while strengthening its relationships within the financial services and payments ecosystem.
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With more than 35 years of executive leadership experience across financial services, technology, and payments industries, Herron brings extensive expertise in scaling organizations and leading complex strategic initiatives. Throughout his career, he has held senior leadership roles where he managed large operational teams, oversaw multi-channel distribution networks, and helped drive revenue growth for high-performing business units. His background in operational transformation and growth strategy positions him well to lead PointsKash through its next stage of expansion.
Steve Janjic, founder of PointsKash and now Chairman of the Board, praised Herron’s contributions to the company’s evolution. According to Janjic, Herron joined the organization during a crucial stage and quickly demonstrated the leadership and operational discipline needed to transform the company’s concept into a market-ready platform. He expressed strong confidence in Herron’s ability to execute the company’s long-term growth strategy and deliver value for shareholders as PointsKash enters its commercial launch phase.
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Herron described his appointment as CEO as both an honor and an opportunity to guide the company during a pivotal moment in its development. He noted that over the past two years the team has focused on building the partnerships, infrastructure, and regulatory framework needed to support the company’s integrated ecosystem. With the launch of the KashPoints kiosks and mobile payment application approaching, he believes PointsKash is positioned to unlock new revenue streams while improving access to digital financial services for both consumers and merchants. Herron also acknowledged Janjic’s continued leadership as Chairman and expressed appreciation for his vision and ongoing guidance.
The PointsKash ecosystem aims to connect traditional payment systems, loyalty reward programs, and digital financial services into a single platform. The upcoming kiosk network and mobile application will provide consumers with convenient access to services such as bill payments, cash transactions, digital wallet functionality, and the ability to convert loyalty points into spendable value. By combining these services, the platform seeks to address both consumer convenience and financial inclusion, particularly for individuals who rely on accessible financial services in everyday transactions.
The company expects to begin initial deployments of its kiosk network and digital payments platform within the next month. This launch will mark a significant milestone for PointsKash as it transitions from a development-focused organization into a fully operational fintech platform focused on growth, innovation, and expanding access to digital financial tools.
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