Trent Sorbe Joins ICBA Payments Board of Directors

As a board member, Sorbe will help guide initiatives that support community banks as they navigate an ever-evolving payments landscape. ICBA Payments works to provide community banks with access to innovative payments solutions, education, and strategic resources that help them compete and better serve their customers.

“Money moves faster than ever, offering consumers greater choices and bankers more complex systems to manage,” ICBA Payments CEO Jacob Eisen said. “Trent's broad experience across banking, regulation, fintech, and payments will strengthen our board’s ability to support ICBA Payments’ mission and help ensure community banks have access to innovative offerings that meet the needs of their customers and communities today and well into the future.”

Sorbe brings more than 30 years of experience across banking, payments, regulation, and financial technology. Throughout his career, he has held leadership roles at national payment card issuers, served as a senior examiner with the FDIC, founded a fintech accelerator, and advised numerous fintech companies and founders.

"Community banks play a critical role in delivering innovative financial services while maintaining the personal relationships that customers value," said Sorbe. "I'm honored to contribute to ICBA Payments' mission and help ensure community banks have access to the tools, partnerships and payment capabilities they need to thrive."

Today, Sorbe leads payments initiatives for First International Bank & Trust, including Kotapay, one of the nation's top ACH originators, and oversees the organization's continued expansion into emerging payments technologies and embedded finance solutions.

This appointment reflects his longstanding commitment to advancing the payments industry while supporting the growth and success of community banks nationwide. His experience across traditional banking, fintech partnerships, and emerging payment technologies will bring valuable perspective to the ICBA Payments board as it helps shape the future of community banking.

“It’s such an important time for community banks as they contemplate their current and future payments capabilities. ICBA Payments plays a critical role in helping community banks remain relevant during these rapidly-changing times,” Sorbe said.

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