Dean has been a big part of the Merchant Advisory Group success through his efforts to help merchant achieve a stronger voice in the payment ecosystem. Dean has been instrumental on helping the MAG in its strategic planning efforts. He has co-chaired our Advocacy and Communication committee as well as been a key member of our Educational Committee. Through Dean’s effort the MAG has grown tenfold will he has been a Board member. If you are seeking an individual who understand the payment ecosystem and has the ability to move it forward in a constructive manner Dean would be top on the list.

As the former SVP and General Counsel for the National Retail Federation, I had the pleasure to work with Dean Sheaffer on credit related, strategic legislative, litigation and collaborative market initiatives. Dean was my go-to resource both for creative blue sky ideas and for the intricacies of real-world payments issues.

Dean has an excellent understanding of the US payments eco-system and the related compliance landscape. He would be an asset to any organization seeking payments, compliance or strategic executive expertise.

“Dean’s ability to look at the details, ask key questions, understand the process and focus on solutions within a strategic context are unique. His business acumen, professional demeanor, down to earth nature and ability to explain complex issues in an understandable manner make him the go-to person if you want to be prepared for the unexpected.”

As SVP of Support Operations for a major financial services provider, I’ve known Dean for 30+ years. Dean is an expert in the US payment system and has broad and deep knowledge of the US compliance landscape particularly as it relates to payments and, more broadly, retail matters. Dean is a strategic and innovative thinker. He would be an asset to any company.

I have been in the retirement/actuarial consulting business for over 40 years and, of all of my clients over the years, Dean has been a definite favorite. His vast knowledge, strategic thinking, inquisitive mindset and unique people skills is an invaluable combination in the workplace. Any employer would be lucky to land Dean on their team!

Dean has been a great addition to the Merchant Advisory Board of Directors. He possesses exceptional general management skills, Treasury skills and communication skills. In particular, he was a wonderful advisor to me with respect to editing my opinion/ editorials as well as with advocacy efforts. I’d highly recommend Dean for executive management roles in retail or in association management.

I have consistently been impressed by the quality of operations that Dean has managed for Boscov’s. He is superb at finding talent and developing them to their max potential. And, he also has that relatively rare blend of business savvy and strong sytems thinking that makes him a very, very effective executive at automating business processes. Dean’s support of my efforts has been very helpful to my efforts on behalf of this long time client.