Houri Vartanian Simon

Houri Vartanian Simon has a diverse work experience spanning several industries. Houri is currently the SVP Payments Risk & Operations at Banc of California since January 2023. Prior to this, they worked as the ACH Payment Operations Lead at Plaid from January 2022 to January 2023. From 2006 to 2021, they held the position of Executive Vice President, Payments Risk & Fraud Management at Commercial Bank of California, where they oversaw the Bank's Payments Solutions Department. Additionally, Houri worked as a Volunteer for the Committee to Elect K.H. Katcho Achadjian to California State Assembly, 35th District from 2009 to 2011. Their earlier experience includes roles at Rabobank as the ACH Operations Supervisor and various other positions, as well as an internship at the Armenian National Committee of America in 1996.

Houri Vartanian Simon completed a BA in Political Science from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, from 1993 to 1997. Prior to that, Houri attended Arroyo Grande High School, although specific dates or degrees obtained from the high school are not mentioned in the provided information. Additionally, Houri obtained the Accredited ACH Professional (AAP) certification from NACHA — The Electronic Payments Association in January 2005.