ATLANTA -

Calling his leadership during the past three years “instrumental,” Repay Holdings Corp. this week announced the appointment of Jacob Moore as executive vice president of corporate development and strategy.

The provider of vertically-integrated payment solutions said Moore will be responsible for the company’s M&A activities and overall strategic initiatives.

According to a news release, Moore has led REPAY’s corporate development strategy for more than three years, overseeing and supporting REPAY’s long-term growth strategy through the identification, assessment and execution of the company’s mergers, acquisitions, investments and joint ventures.

During his tenure, REPAY has completed five acquisitions across numerous end markets.

“Jake has been an integral part of our team, and we’d like to congratulate him on this new appointment,” REPAY chief executive officer John Morris said. “Jake’s leadership has been instrumental in successfully executing our numerous acquisitions and recent go-public transaction. Strategic M&A will continue to be a core pillar of our overall growth strategy.

“His experience, both with REPAY and the industry, along with his strategic vision, will continue to be very valuable to us in achieving our organic and inorganic growth targets,” Morris continued.

Prior to joining REPAY, Moore was a private equity investment professional, serving as a senior associate at BlueArc Capital Management and as an associate at Trinity Hunt Partners. He was also an investment banker in the mergers and acquisitions group at SunTrust Robinson Humphrey.