Mr. Bazan has been extensively involved in the loyalty and stored value industry for the last 10 years. He has executed over 50-branded stored value programs globally. As CEO of KeepingItLocal, a pioneer in loyalty strategies and measured marketing, he heads our enterprise business, leveraging the knowledge of millions of customer relationships to create relevant communications and enhanced shopper experiences.

Derek’s skills are in software architecture, user interface design, creation, database schema design, software project management, stakeholder relationship management, internet server administration, visual design, design and user documentation, digital media, complex business logic and algorithm implementation. Networking, Server Management, Virtualization. PHP, SQL, MySQL, C#, Java, Javascript; Linux, Windows server, Unix, Active Directory.

In addition to actively practicing law, participated in firm management, including being on the firm’s Executive Committee, acting as the managing partner of the Los Angeles office, as well as managing the summer associate program for several years. Pepperdine University of Law, UCLA B.A.Economic

Mark has been Managing Director of an Investment and Merchant Bank, assisting companies with capital and debt structuring as well as business advisory management.
Mark’s experience is diverse, including technical accounting and compliance matters including significant interface with the SEC, FDIC, OCC, Federal Reserve and State Banking agencies.

Mr. Bazan has been involved in every aspect of product development and marketing for loyalty programs. Mr. Bazan has acquired card programs from U.S. and International issuing banks. His excellent relationship with such clients as banks, processors, corporate brands allows us to have a dynamic operating officer. He now brings that same intellectual property to local communities.