Industry Veterans Charles Potts, Harry Gunsallus, Rumi Contractor, Martin Geitz, Paul Schaus, Bob Woods, and Leading Banking Consulting Firm CCG Catalyst Become Black Dragon Capital℠ Advisors
BOCA RATON, Fla., July 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Black Dragon Capital℠, a multi-phased global investment partner which focuses on advanced technology that address the most significant issues industries face, has appointed recognized banking industry veterans Charles Potts, Harry Gunsallus, Rumi Contractor, and Martin Geitz, along with leading banking consulting firm CCG Catalyst as its new Fintech Advisors.
This expansion in leadership follows the firm's strengthened focus on supporting the credit union movement, which has already resulted in a growing number of strategic partnerships established between Black Dragon Capital℠ and various credit unions and CUSOs.
Black Dragon Capital℠ was founded over a decade ago by recognized financial technology leaders focused on bringing innovative technologies to high-growth industry segments affected by digital disruption. A collaborative team leads the firm, combining deep operational experience with a focus on community impact and a proven ability to transform and grow companies.
Black Dragon Capital℠ principals have been part of the credit union and community banking industry for decades. Their Founder, Chairman and CEO, Louis Hernandez Jr. was the CEO of Open Solutions during the launch the market shaping DNA core product, and the founder of Payveris, and the rest of their team is familiar the technologies created for and by credit unions which are made more sustainable when they address larger financial services market issues. BDC has deep domain and operating expertise in sports and media technology, financial technology and eCommerce and portfolio has operations in over 100 countries. These latest additions to our advisor group will allow us to identify and invest in technologies that impact credit unions and the larger global community. The firm has recently emphasized its focus on fintech, reinforcing its commitment to empowering credit unions and community financial institutions by exploring technologies that will help them thrive in a rapidly evolving landscape.
To bolster its efforts, Black Dragon Capital℠ has deepened its FinTech leadership roster with the addition of the following banking industry veterans:
Charles Potts
Charles E. Potts is executive vice president and chief innovation officer for the Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA). In this role Potts drives ICBA's innovation initiatives, and financial technology strategies, working with ICBA leadership to develop impactful, value-added solutions that help community banks to capitalize on new market opportunities to meet customers' evolving financial services' needs. Potts' extensive experience in banking and financial service firms provided the background Potts needed to start, co-found or lead various fintech start-ups including digital banking, mobile engagement, financial management and payments providers. Many had successful exits via IPO's or acquisition via strategic acquirers.
Harry Gunsallus
Harry Gunsallus serves as the President & ISO of DLP Bank. He is a leader in financial and information technology innovation, with over 30 years' experience in banking, credit unions, and fintech partnerships. He has won numerous awards for innovation and creativity, including industry trade recognition as a CEO of the year as well as Chief Information Officer of the year. Mr. Gunsallus is a thought leader in the digital banking space and an expert in the deployment of lending / process automation, both at the banking level and within operational and mortgage areas.
Rumi Contractor
Rumi Contractor is the Advisor, Mentor, and Board Member at RPC Business Advisors and former Global Service Delivery & CEO at HSBC Global Resourcing, bringing a distinctive leadership background and style to this role. Throughout his 35-year career, Rumi has had the good fortune of combining his global executive experience in technology with business operations within the Financial Services industry. He has used his colorful and vast experience to provide technology-based services to clients across multiple sectors, markets, and geographies, enabling them to execute and deliver on their business strategies.
Martin Geitz
Since 2022, Martin J. Geitz, following a forty-year career in banking, has served as the American Savings Foundation Endowed Chair for Banking and Finance at Central Connecticut State University. In this role, Geitz brings a practitioner's perspective to students through the banking courses he teaches and events he arranges. From 2004 to 2019, Geitz served as President and Chief Executive Officer of SBT Bancorp (SBTB–OTC). Its principal subsidiary, Simsbury Bank & Trust Company, Inc., He was also a member of the corporation's and the bank's board of directors. In late 2019, Liberty Bank acquired SBT, and Geitz retired from Liberty at the end of 2021.
Paul Schaus
Paul Schaus is the Managing Partner and Founder of CCG Catalyst. He has extensive experience in the banking industry, where he has worked as a banker, management consultant, and strategist for over 30 years. Under his leadership, CCG Catalyst has advised hundreds of clients on major global engagements, including strategy and business planning, de novo banking, mergers and acquisitions, product and service development, market analysis, board and management development, tactical performance improvement, profitability enhancement, and technology utilization.
Bob Woods
Bob Woods is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in the financial services industry and is currently a Partner with CCG Catalyst, a leading bank advisory, consulting, and research firm. He has held significant roles at companies like Fiserv, where he most recently led strategic initiatives, and Unisys, where he managed various financial industry initiatives. His expertise includes driving revenue growth, organizational alignment, and corporate-wide initiatives within the financial services industry.
CCG Catalyst
CCG Catalyst is a leading bank consulting and research advisory firm that helps banks, credit unions, and fintechs navigate the rapidly changing financial landscape. They provide strategic guidance and insights on topics such as core and digital technology, payments, migration, and transformation. They help clients achieve their goals by combining deep industry expertise, data-driven analysis, and innovative solutions.
"Success is mastered through years of experience and leadership. Black Dragon Capital℠ believes that the industry can significantly benefit from renowned names who are deeply committed to helping credit unions and the financial service industry optimize their services to serve their community better. These advisors exemplify our commitment to partnering with experienced and committed executives to reshape our industry. Their emphasis on the north American banking market will complement the global advisors we have in key regions around the world. It's an honor to welcome them to the team. We look forward to working together to find the next technology market leaders to help bring in a new, future-forward era for credit unions," said Louis Hernandez, Jr., Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Black Dragon Capital.
About Black Dragon Capital℠
Black Dragon Capital℠, founded over a decade ago by recognized financial technology leaders, is a multi-phased investment firm focused on disruptive technologies in high growth industry segments that strengthen economic stability within communities. The firm is led by a collaborative team with a combination of intense operating experience, community impact focus, and a proven track record of successfully transforming companies.
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