MetroSplash Systems Group, Inc. Names Patrick M. Cummiskey Chairman, CEO
Seasoned Industry Leader Says Company on ‘Brink of Massive Growth’
DALLAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)– MetroSplash Systems Group, Inc., a leader in fuel-based loyalty solutions, today announced the appointment of Patrick M. Cummiskey as its new chairman of the board and chief executive officer. A MetroSplash board member since November 2008, Cummiskey is well-known in the industry and has rich expertise in transaction processing for the supermarket, convenience store and petroleum markets.
“MetroSplash is on the brink of massive growth and I look forward to driving its future success,” Cummiskey said. “I can’t think of a more relevant value proposition in this economy. MetroSplash is built on a strong foundation with endless opportunities, and I’m delighted to join the team and to help bring the company to its full potential.”
With more than 30 years’ experience in the processing industry, Cummiskey is a seasoned veteran of large corporate environments and in building entrepreneurial, early stage companies. He began his career in point of sale transaction processing at Gasboy, now a part of Gilbarco and noted as the first company to install a pay-at-the-pump device.
Later as a founder of BUYPASS Corporation, he was instrumental in significantly increasing annual revenues from its pre-revenue start-up phase, its successful capital raising efforts and its strategic sale to Core States. Cummiskey furthered his career through several other successful mergers, acquisitions and IPOs. Most recently as Chief Executive Officer, he led Datawire Communication Networks from start-up to become the leader in Internet-based transaction delivery and through its successful acquisition by First Data Corporation in 2007.
Cummiskey assumed the CEO post Nov. 11. He resides in the Atlanta area but will spend considerable time at MetroSplash headquarters in Dallas.
ABOUT METROSPLASH SYSTEMS GROUP
Founded in 2003, MetroSplash Systems Group, Inc. provides a technology platform that enables businesses of all types to implement a supplier-integrated fuel-based consumer reward program (FuelLinks) or to monetize an existing affinity program toward the purchase of fuel. The company offers the financial settlement and Loyalty as a Service (LaaS) infrastructure to bridge between merchants (reward issuance) and fuel retailers (redemption). MetroSplash is located at 2300 Highland Village Drive, Highland Village, Texas 75077. www.metrosplash.com/