Vergent Taps Fintech Veteran Mike Rogers to Supercharge Growth Strategy

By Thomas Moore

RIDGELAND, MS – January 14, 2026 – Vergent, an end-to-end lending software provider, has announced the strategic appointment of Mike Rogers as its new Chief Growth Officer, a move that signals an aggressive new chapter for the company. With over 25 years of leadership experience in fintech and payments, Rogers is tasked with accelerating Vergent's expansion and solidifying its position in a fiercely competitive market.

Rogers joins Vergent from senior roles at companies including Solutions by Text, Constant.ai, and ACI Worldwide. His appointment comes at a pivotal moment for the digital lending industry, which is projected to grow from $19.27 billion in 2025 to over $45 billion by 2029. In his new role, Rogers will spearhead company-wide revenue growth, new client acquisition, and the execution of Vergent’s go-to-market strategy, reporting directly to CEO Scott Putnam.

“Mike’s experience building diversified revenue models and scaling go-to-market execution makes him an ideal leader for this role,” said Putnam in the official announcement. “As Vergent continues to grow, Mike will play a critical role in expanding our market presence, strengthening client relationships, and ensuring long-term, sustainable revenue growth.”

Navigating a Crowded and Dynamic Market

Vergent operates in a crowded field of lending technology providers, all vying to offer the most comprehensive and efficient solutions. The company competes with a wide range of platforms, from established players like nCino and TurnKey Lender to nimble, API-first challengers such as LoanPro and Peach Finance. In this environment, differentiation is key, and Vergent's decision to bring in a seasoned growth expert like Rogers underscores its ambition to not just compete, but lead.

Founded in 2006, Vergent has built a formidable global footprint, with its cloud-based platform used by over 20,000 daily users to service more than $1 trillion in loans across North America, South Africa, Australia, and Central America. The company's core offering, the Omnia platform, is designed to manage the entire loan lifecycle—from origination and servicing to payments and collections. However, to accelerate growth, the company must now amplify its message and expand its reach. Rogers' proven track record in scaling commercial strategy and market expansion is expected to be the catalyst for this next phase.

His mandate includes not only acquiring new clients but also deepening relationships with existing ones. This dual focus is critical in a SaaS-driven market where customer lifetime value is paramount. The strategy will likely involve leveraging Vergent's existing partnerships with firms like TransUnion, Western Union, and Microsoft Dynamics GP, while also forging new alliances to enhance the platform's ecosystem.

A Renewed Focus on the User Experience

One of the most telling aspects of Rogers' new role is the explicit focus on delivering an “industry changing consumer user experience.” This priority aligns perfectly with dominant trends in the fintech sector, where customer-centricity and a seamless digital journey are no longer optional but essential for success. Lenders are increasingly seeking platforms that not only streamline back-office operations but also provide their borrowers with intuitive, mobile-first interfaces.

Vergent's platform appears well-positioned for this shift. Its architecture emphasizes configurability, allowing lenders to tailor workflows and product offerings without extensive custom development. This flexibility is a significant selling point, enabling clients to adapt quickly to changing market demands and regulatory landscapes. Integrated tools like OmniaPay for payment processing and OmniaText for customer communication are designed to create a more cohesive and user-friendly experience for the end borrower.

Rogers' background in payments and customer engagement technology will be instrumental in refining and advancing this vision. His challenge will be to ensure that Vergent's technology not only meets but anticipates the evolving expectations of both lenders and their customers, potentially setting new benchmarks for usability and personalization in digital lending. This could involve further integration of AI and machine learning for hyper-personalized loan offers and more predictive risk assessment.

Building a Diversified and Sustainable Revenue Engine

Beyond user experience, Rogers is tasked with a core financial objective: driving “diversified transaction revenue growth.” This suggests a strategic move to build a more resilient and multi-faceted business model that goes beyond standard software subscription fees. In the fintech world, this can include a variety of revenue streams, such as payment processing fees, commissions from integrated third-party services, and data analytics offerings.

His experience leading commercial strategy at ACI Worldwide, a global payments giant, and supporting high-value M&A transactions provides him with the ideal toolkit for this mission. He will likely explore opportunities to monetize different aspects of the loan lifecycle that Vergent's platform manages. This could involve expanding the capabilities of OmniaPay or creating new value-added services built on the vast amount of data processed by the platform.

“I’m excited to join Vergent at a pivotal stage of its growth,” Rogers stated. “Vergent has built a powerful lending and servicing solutions platform with significant opportunity ahead. My focus will be on expanding adoption, diversifying revenue streams, and executing a go-to-market strategy that supports both our clients’ success and Vergent’s long-term growth objectives.”

As the lending industry continues its rapid digital transformation, the platforms that power it are becoming increasingly sophisticated. Vergent's appointment of Mike Rogers is a clear and decisive statement of intent to lead that charge, leveraging deep industry expertise to drive innovation, enhance user experience, and build a sustainable growth engine for the future.