# John Morris

> John Morris is the Atlanta-based co-founder, CEO and a director of REPAY, the payments technology company founded in 2006. An accounting graduate of the University of Georgia and former KPMG associate, he previously co-founded Security Check Atlanta and worked in corporate finance at Bass Hotels and Resorts. He has led REPAY through investment partnerships, its 2019 public listing, and its 2026 acquisition of KUBRA.

- **Role:** Co-founder, Chief Executive Officer and Director at REPAY
- **Organizations:** REPAY, Security Check Atlanta, Payliance, Bass Hotels and Resorts, KPMG, University of Georgia Entrepreneurship Board
- **Education:** B.B.A. in Accounting, University of Georgia, Master of Accounting, University of Georgia
- **Known for:** Co-founded REPAY in 2006 and led it as CEO from 2010., Co-led Security Check Atlanta as it added over 24,000 merchant locations., Security Check Atlanta ranked 91st and 196th on Inc.’s fast-growing private company list in 2001 and 2002.

## Career timeline

- **Before 1994** — Began his career at KPMG and earned his CPA credential.
- **1994-1997** — Held corporate finance roles at Bass Hotels and Resorts, including director of corporate finance.
- **1997-2008** — Served as president of Security Check Atlanta, which he co-founded.
- **2006** — Co-founded REPAY with Shaler Alias.
- **2008** — Security Check Atlanta was acquired by Payliance; Morris subsequently served in sales and marketing leadership at Payliance.
- **2010** — Became CEO of REPAY LLC.
- **2013** — REPAY undertook a majority recapitalization with New Capital Partners.
- **2016** — Corsair acquired a controlling interest in REPAY.
- **2018** — Named an EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Southeast finalist with Shaler Alias.
- **2019** — REPAY completed its Thunder Bridge combination on July 11; RPAY began Nasdaq trading on July 12.
- **2026** — Continued as CEO as REPAY completed the KUBRA acquisition on June 1.

## Achievements

- Co-founded REPAY in 2006 and led it as CEO from 2010.
- Co-led Security Check Atlanta as it added over 24,000 merchant locations.
- Security Check Atlanta ranked 91st and 196th on Inc.’s fast-growing private company list in 2001 and 2002.
- EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Southeast finalist in 2018 alongside Shaler Alias.

## Latest updates

- **2026-08** — REPAY reported second-quarter revenue of $100.7 million, approximately 6% organic revenue growth (non-GAAP), and an $11.5 million net loss; KUBRA contributed approximately $21 million for June.
- **2026-06** — REPAY completed its $372 million cash acquisition of KUBRA.
- **2026-05** — Morris discussed digital wallet bill delivery and REPAY Voice AI on the first-quarter earnings call.
- **2026-02** — Co-founder Shaler Alias departed as president and director effective February 27; Morris and the executive team continued overseeing operations and strategy.

## Links

- Website: https://investors.repay.com/management/john-morris/

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Last updated: 2026-10-27