Biography

Ronald Vaske has served on our board of directors since 2025 and, prior to our initial public offering, as a member of the board of managers of the company since 2016. Mr. Vaske has served as Senior Counsel at the law firm Ballard Spahr LLP since January 2026. Prior to that, he was a partner at Ballard Spahr LLP from 2018 to 2025, where his practice focused on advising financial institutions on regulatory, compliance, and Fintech matters. Prior to joining Ballard Spahr, Mr. Vaske practiced at the law firm Lindquist & Vennum LLP from 1998 to 2018. Mr. Vaske holds a Bachelor of Science from South Dakota State University and a Juris Doctor from Creighton University School of Law. We believe Mr. Vaske’s extensive legal experience advising financial institutions on regulatory and compliance matters makes him well-qualified to serve as a member of our board of directors.