Meet The Team

Aubrey is the Founder & CEO of PayRio, the first payments provider exclusively focused on Cannabis & Alternative Medicines.

Aubrey’s career started at J.P. Morgan in their Merchant Services group. Over a decade, she rose to Executive Director Commercial Banker, specializing in Technology and Disruptive Commerce in Silicon Valley. This extensive experience in fintech has made her industry expertise incredibly valuable in the cannabis payments space.

Aubrey holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Seton Hall University, where she not only excelled academically but also received recognition as an Academic All-American while playing for the Women’s Soccer Team. She also earned an MBA in Nonprofit Management from Chaminade University of Oahu.

Adding to her impressive professional achievements, Aubrey is also a single mother of three who has successfully led PayRio to profitability in under a year. Her inspiring story serves as a testament to her resilience and leadership in an industry where female executive leadership and business overall have struggled to survive.

Itamar, VP of Business Development at PayRio, is an accomplished professional with a diverse background. He studied business & law at IDC and has almost a decade of experience in the payments industry, including working for a privately owned company that eventually became publicly traded on NASDAQ. Throughout his career, Itamar has held various roles such as acquiring, relationship management, accounting, reconciliation, and even served as the director of risk. Itamar has excelled in the management of hundreds of merchants within the high-risk industries. 

Currently serving as the VP of Business Development at PayRio, Itamar is responsible for creating and maintaining strategic relationships with portfolio managers, who are key clients of the company. He leverages his problem-solving and communication skills to understand their needs and expectations and delivers tailored solutions that align with PayRio’s vision and goals. He is driven by the challenge and the opportunity to contribute to the growth and innovation of PayRio.

Laura, Head of Sales and Operations at PayRio, brings a wealth of experience and expertise in leading and growing sales organizations. With nearly 17 years of dedicated work with iconic brands like J.P. Morgan, Jeep, and Toyota, Laura’s career has been marked by significant achievements in the automotive industry.

Laura’s academic background includes graduating Magna Cum Laude from Montclair State University in New Jersey. She currently resides in sunny Florida with her husband and two soccer-enthusiast boys.

At PayRio, Laura focuses on scaling the sales team’s business books while implementing operational improvements. Her approach integrates KPI-driven strategies and streamlined processes rooted in her strong grasp of data and analytics. Known for exceeding targets and fostering growth through dynamic content and simplifying complexities, Laura strives to drive for excellence in everything she does.