Transaction Trends

Washington, D.C. — November 17— The Electronic Transactions Association (ETA) today announced that Christy Ellerbee has been appointed Vice President of State Government Affairs. In this role, Ms. Ellerbee will direct ETA’s state-level advocacy initiatives nationwide, representing the interests of the payments technology industry before state policymakers and regulatory bodies.

As ETA continues to address evolving policy challenges at the state level, Ms. Ellerbee will play a key leadership role in advancing the association’s strategic objectives for 2026 and beyond. Her appointment reinforces ETA’s commitment to a proactive and coordinated state advocacy program that supports innovation, consumer protection, and a competitive payments marketplace.

“Strong leadership in state government affairs is essential to achieving ETA’s strategic goals,” said Jodie Kelley, Chief Executive Officer of ETA. “Christy brings a deep understanding of state legislative and regulatory processes and a nuanced perspective on the issues affecting the payments industry. We are confident that her leadership will strengthen ETA’s engagement with policymakers across the country.”

“ETA’s voice at the state level has never been more important,” said Scott Talbott, Executive Vice President of ETA. “Christy’s experience and insight will be instrumental in ensuring the continued advancement of the payments industry’s policy priorities.”

“It is an honor to join the Electronic Transactions Association, the leading voice for the payments and technology sector,” said Christy Ellerbee. “This is a pivotal time for our industry, as innovation continues to enhance commerce for consumers and merchants alike. I look forward to advancing ETA’s mission and representing our members’ interests in state capitals nationwide.”

Ms. Ellerbee brings more than fourteen years of experience in state government relations. Prior to joining ETA, she served for two years with Global Payments, an ETA member company, and held a leadership position on ETA’s State Executive Council. She holds a Bachelor of Political Science and Public Administration from Georgia College & State University and a Juris Doctor from Georgia State University College of Law.