Ryan Schmitz

Ryan Schmitz is an experienced professional in regulatory compliance, currently serving as Senior Director of Regulatory Compliance at Blackhawk Network since 2013, where Ryan leads the global AML compliance strategy and manages a team focused on due diligence and fraud investigations. Prior roles include AML Officer and Compliance Manager at InteliSpend, overseeing BSA/AML compliance and facilitating external audits, as well as Manager of Corporate Compliance and Risk at American Express Incentive Services, where Ryan established the company's first compliance department and developed fraud detection systems. Ryan began a career in quality assurance at MCI WorldCom, leading initiatives on fraud prevention and billing accuracy. Ryan holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from the University of Missouri-Saint Louis.