Julie Esser,
Chief Executive Officer and Founder

Julie, a seasoned marketing and business development executive with nearly 40 years of experience, founded IgniteFI and leads the company by driving strategic innovation to deliver superior fintech solutions and partnerships that transform the financial sector.

Ryan Best,
Strategic Consultant

Ryan is a skilled marketing strategist renowned for crafting and executing innovative campaign strategies that drive brand success, boost engagement, and create meaningful connections with target audiences.

Maddie Boroff,
Executive Assistant

Maddie is a highly skilled professional celebrated for her exceptional organizational abilities, meticulous attention to detail, and expertise in streamlining operations to enhance efficiency and drive successful outcomes across diverse projects.

Heather Moshier,
Strategic Consultant

Heather is an accomplished fintech and credit union executive, recognized for her expertise in developing and implementing operational strategies and technology-driven solutions that drive innovation and efficiency in the financial services sector.

Kevin Porter,
Strategic Consultant

Kevin is a seasoned fintech leader with over 20 years of experience, specializing in driving growth, spearheading digital transformation initiatives, fostering strategic partnerships, and delivering customer-centric solutions that enhance business outcomes.

Brian Warfel,
Strategic Consultant

Brian brings over 25 years of credit union leadership and a decade of fintech expertise, specializing in digital strategy, strategic partnerships, due diligence, pricing validation, ROI modeling, SOC compliance, and digital banking integrations, while earning distinctions such as Certified Credit Union Executive and serving as Chair of the CUNA Technology Council.