NACHA’s Education and Certification Resources for Professionals

An MBA graduate from Vanderbilt University, Griffin McGahey serves as the CEO of Pay.claims and Vice President of HC3 in Birmingham, Alabama. An expert in financial transactions, Griffin McGahey regularly attends the annual National Automated Clearing House Association (NACHA) conference. 

NACHA, a professional membership organization, has represented and advocated for professionals in the financial payments business since its founding in 1974. The organization also offers professional growth programs to help payment professionals advance their industry skills and knowledge.

These programs include the annual payments conference in addition to the Payments Institute, a four-day educational event that takes place in a university format. Moreover, NACHA members have access to several certification programs that include:

AAP - Accredited ACH Professional - a professional certification, the AAP is conferred to individuals who demonstrate knowledge and experience in payment systems. 

APRP - Accredited Payments Risk Professional - another professional certification, the APRP is conferred to individuals that master risk management strategies in the payments industry.

NACHA Certified - a voluntary accreditation program, NACHA Certification is conferred to organizations that comply with standards and best practices established by NACHA.

HC3 Offers Smart Statements

Griffin McGahey is an expert in payment solution who regularly attends the Electronic Payments Association (NACHA) Conference. A member of the Rotary Club of Birmingham, Griffin McGahey applies his expertise as CEO of pay.claims, and as a Vice President at HC3 in Birmingham, Alabama. 

HC3, a communications solutions firm, was founded more than 50 years ago as a bulk mail services business. The firm leverages advanced technology in its business solutions, primarily serving the healthcare and financial industries. In addition to offering payment and customer communications services, HC3 provides a state-of-the-art client statement production system, Smart Statements. 

The Smart Statements system provides access to an on-demand web portal designed with speed, flexibility, and control in mind. With this portal, clients gain turnkey access to customer statement administration. Moreover, the system allows placement of strategic marketing messages. Clients simply log in to the portal and customize statements with advertisements, business branding, and other designs. The system also employs the highest levels of security to prevent unauthorized user access.

The Pizitz: a Birmingham Fixture Restored

Griffin McGahey is the Vice President of HC3, a document outsourcing company that prepares and distributes statements for the financial services and healthcare industries. In addition, Griffin McGahey is the CEO of pay.claims, a digital claims processing service. A resident of Birmingham, Alabama, Mr. McGahey maintains an interest in architecture.

Renovating and reimagining historically significant structures can add architectural charm and distinction to a neighborhood, as demonstrated with the recent renovation of the Pizitz Building in Birmingham. Built in 1923, the Pizitz housed the iconic department store of the same name. Unfortunately, the enterprise that once stood for progress closed in 1988, and the building fell into disrepair.

In February 2017, a completely redesigned and renovated Pizitz reopened with much anticipation. The $70-million design by Wisznia Architecture and Development included six floors of residential space with 143 multifamily apartments.

An 11,000-square-foot mezzanine for office space was added to the structure as well as a ground level food hall. The food hall, continually featuring new culinary talent, is a popular destination for visitors to the district.

The finished Pizitz has boosted the local economy and brought new life to Birmingham’s cultural district. The Pizitz renovation received national recognition when it was named Best Historic Project in the 2018 Marvin Architects Challenge.

A Look at HC3’s Offerings for Financial Institutions

An avid traveler and Formula 1 fan, Griffin McGahey has enjoyed a successful career in the electronic payment industry. Currently, Griffin McGahey serves as the CEO of pay.claims and as a Vice President at HC3, a communications solutions firm.

Founded more than five decades ago, HC3 began as a bulk mail services firm. Today, the technology-driven firm primarily serves the financial services industries by providing customer communications and payment services.

HC3’s clients in the financial sector benefit from a suite of service offerings that include design assistance with statements and customer communications. HC3 also offers postage reduction services and multi-channel delivery options that enable consumers to view communications in their preferred channel. Moreover, financial services clients can utilize personalized marketing services, online payment solutions, online document repositories, and a barcode-based tracking system that ensures document integrity.