Michael P. Rafferty

Michael P. Rafferty has served on our board of directors since July 2014 and serves as chairman of the Audit Committee and also serves as a member of the Risk Management Committee. Mr. Rafferty was a member of the public accounting firm Ernst & Young LLP from 1975 until his retirement in 2013. He was admitted as partner of the firm in 1988 and served as the audit practice leader for the Southwest region from 2004 to 2013. During his career with Ernst & Young, he primarily served clients in the financial services and healthcare industries. Mr. Rafferty graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the University of New Orleans. Mr. Rafferty is a certified public accountant and is licensed in Texas and Louisiana. Mr. Rafferty’s extensive experience in the financial services industry qualifies him to serve on our board of directors. Mr. Rafferty also serves on the board of directors and Audit Committee of MoneyGram International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MGI) since 2016.