Daren Jackson
Daren Jackson is a leader and subject matter expert in SaaS, payments, prepaid banking, GovTech and Fintech. By uncovering market gaps and crafting SaaS technology solutions to fill them.
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Experience
Government Disbursements – Tyler Technologies
Nov 2022 – Present | Logan, Utah, United
Original Rapid Financial Solutions founder responsible for transitioning company to Tyler Technologies group of companies.
Member Board of Directors – ArbiterSports
2017 – Present · 5 yrs 6 | Sandy, Utah
ArbiterSports is a SaaS technology company that provides a complete suite of tools and technologies to help athletic departments and schools.
EVP Payments – ArbiterSports
2009 – 2017 · 8 yrs | Sandy, UT
Acquired by Serent Capital – ArbiterSports is a SaaS technology company that provides a complete suite of tools and technologies to help athletic departments and sports leagues manage athletic events
CEO & Board Chairman – Rapid Financial Solutions
Jan 2011 – Oct 2022 | North Logan, UT
Acquired by Tyler Technologies – Rapid Financial Solutions is a SaaS financial technology company that provides networked payment solutions. Offering five independent product lines, Rapid Financial Solutions has a client base of 1500+ US counties.
Adjunct Faculty – Utah State University
2009 – 2013 & 2023 – 2024 · 5 yrs | Logan, UtahLogan, Utah
Taught courses in economics, accounting and entrepreneurship.
SVP Payments & Strategy – Avionte Staffing Software
Feb 2020 – Mar 2022 | Minneapolis, Minnesota
Avionte is a SaaS technology company that provides a complete suite of tools and technologies to help staffing agencies and temporary employers. As SVP, Daren built a team that launched Avionte’s private label payroll card named CHANGE.
Faculty Member/Business Education Teacher – Sky View High School
2006 – 2013 · 7 yrs | Smithfield, Utah
Taught courses in economics, accounting, entrepreneurship, and personal finance.
Founder, President & CEO – RefPay, LLC
2004 – 2009 | North Logan, Utah
RefPay created a pay distribution network for sports officials and referees in the US and Canada. As the Founder & President, Daren oversaw end-to-end business operations, including finance, budgeting, and accounting.
Education
University of Florida – Warrington College of Business
2017 – 2020
Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA), Business Administration, Management and Operations
Utah State University
Grade: Cum Laude Graduate
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Accounting
Utah State University
Grade: Cum Laude Graduate
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business/Managerial Economics
Licences & Certifications
Professional Educator License (State of Utah) – Business Endorsement
United Latino Students Association
Issued Jan 2007 · Expires Jan 2026
Credential ID 447780
American Bankers Association
BSA/AML Certified Bank Compliance Officer
Issued Jan 2014 · Expires Dec 2024
US Army
US Army Certification
73D Accounting Specialist Certificate
Volunteering
Adviser – Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda (FBLA-PBL)
Jan 2007 – Jan 2013
Advised and mentored students on business career paths.
Adviser – DECA Inc.
Jan 2007 – Jan 2013
Advised and mentored students on business career paths.
Adviser – Boy Scouts of America
Jan 2003 – Jan 2015
Taught life skills through the Scouting Program.
