LITTLE ROCK, AR., (March 17, 2015) – Today, ABC Financial (ABC), the leading software and payment processing provider to the health and fitness industry, announced the addition of Richard Smith as Chief Technology Officer.

As Chief Technology Officer, Richard Smith is responsible for generating and coordinating the technology roadmap and for the creation and delivery of mission critical customer facing technology solutions to our customers.  Smith has nearly 25 years of technology execution and leadership experience, across many industries and most recently at De La Rue as the head of R&D for the Solutions division which created highly secure financial tracking software used by commercial and central banks around the world.

Prior to working in De La Rue, Smith led technology teams in Motorola as part of the government solutions group, which designed, developed and delivered large scale data and technology solutions for 911 emergency and police services to local, state and national agencies.  Smith earned his Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from the Dublin Institute of Technology in Ireland.

“ABC Financial is honored to have Richard Smith join our team,” stated Paul Schaller, President of ABC Financial. “His contribution will help take ABC to the next level. This is not only for the betterment of ABC but for our clients as well.”

About ABC Financial

Launched in 1981, ABC Financial has revolutionized software and payment processing for the health and fitness industry.   Headquartered in the Little Rock, Ark. area, ABC Financial serves approximately 6,000 clubs with approximately 6 million members throughout the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. The company’s innovative club management software, DataTrak, is the most complete web-based software in the health and fitness industry. www.abcfinancial.com

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With the new MYiCLUBonline enhancements, the Premium version allows members to upgrade their agreement online without assistance from health club staff.  When a member completes an upgrade agreement in MYiCLUBonline, they sign with their mouse or finger on their mobile device.  A copy of the completed agreement is emailed to the member as well as stored in DataTrak and in ABC’s imaging system, where it can be accessed later if needed.  Billing amounts and available club amenities update in the member’s account automatically based on the agreement upgrade.

Biometric fingerprint check-in is fast, safe and cost effective. Compared to the expense of issuing new keytags when they are lost and the potential reduction in fraud, a cardless check-in system based on finger biometrics is often less expensive from its first day of use.  It also allows you to know who is in your club at all times. Cards, fobs and bar codes can be shared; biometrics cannot. This insures only paying and current members are accessing your facility, resulting in a safer environment for your members and preventing fraud.

“We are excited to unveil our latest software upgrades and eager to showcase our enhancements to the attendees at IHRSA,” saidSteve Ayers, Chief Revenue Officer at ABC Financial. “ABC prides itself on being the industry leader in software. Our clients deserve the latest and most cutting edge improvements in software, and that is what ABC Financial provides.  These enhancements further solidify that position,” said Ayers.

David Smith, Chief Executive Officer at Identity One said, “Members appreciate the convenience and ease of use of cardless check-in using biometrics and owners appreciate the added efficiency and cost savings.  It’s a clear win-win for all involved.”

About Identity One Corporation:
Identity One Corporation, a U.S. subsidiary of the Identity One Group, specializes in biometric middleware and off-the-shelf biometric software products. Identity One has over 12 years of finger biometric, iris biometric and face biometric integration and use experience. Identity One is the market leader in biometric middleware for: cloud based solutions, health club check-in, access control, time and attendance, compliance and jail and prison biometric identity management solutions. Identity One is headquartered in Atlanta, GA, and has ancillary sales and engineering facilities in Brisbane, Australia.

Identity One will be showcasing at the MorphoTrak/Identity One booth #707 at IHRSA.
www.identityone.net

About ABC Financial
Launched in 1981, ABC Financial has revolutionized software and payment processing for the health and fitness industry.   Headquartered in the Little Rock, AR. area, ABC Financial serves approximately 4,800 clubs with approximately 4.5 million members throughout the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. The company’s innovative club management software, DataTrak, is the most complete web-based software in the health and fitness industry.

Visit ABC Financial at booth #1123 at IHRSA.
www.abcfinancial.com.

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Due to decades of outstanding achievements, innovations and support of the health and fitness industry, ABC Financial was selected as the Associate Member of the Year at IHRSA 2014. Watch the video above to see Steve Ayers, ABC Financial Chief Revenue Officer, accept this prestigious award.

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