Our Board
CommNexus is a non-profit organization that is member supported. We rely on the sponsorship of industry companies, along with the participation of individuals from our community, to assist us in helping the San Diego technology community. Our Board of Directors is comprised of representatives from our sponsor companies and industry advisors.Our Team
At the heart of EvoNexus is a driven team working tirelessly to ensure EvoNexus provides startups with the support and opportunities needed to prosper and pioneer the future of technology.
Scott Vertrees
Executive Chairman, EasyPay Finance
Scott Vertrees has specialized in the acquisition, transformation and sale of strategic turnaround opportunities for the last 32 years.
Scott is currently the Executive Chairman of EasyPay Finance, a national point-of-sale subprime consumer lender. In this role he provides strategic guidance and financial oversight.
As the CEO of EasyPay Finance from 2003 to 2018, Scott was been responsible for the development of the Company’s leading position in the retail installment financing marketplace. His primary focus has been on building a superior management team and providing strategic product development and growth initiatives.
From 2005 to 2013 Scott was also the CEO of eCommission Financial Services, the leading real estate commission financing company in the U.S. Following the sale to Milestone partners in 2013, Scott continued to serve on the Board until the subsequent successful divestiture of the company to Lightyear Capital.
Prior to 2003, Scott was the President/CEO of several acquired turnarounds in multiple industries, including Internet commerce, health and beauty manufacturing, water filtration and healthcare software.
Scott has served on numerous boards, including Bay View Funding, a commercial invoice factoring company which was sold in 2014 to Heritage Bank of Commerce. He has been a member of the Young Presidents Organization since 1995.
