About us
With deep roots in the Colorado financial world, it’s no wonder we helped to pioneer cannabis banking. Since we were originally created by Partner Colorado Credit Union, we bring over 90 years of financial service to the table, giving you peace of mind that we’ll be here. Today and tomorrow.
Our History
In November 2012, Colorado voters passed Amendment 64 legalizing the sale and use of recreational marijuana. As a result, entrepreneurial businesses focused on cannabis products, growing as fast as the strong demand for the product. Unfortunately, federal laws did not change, making it nearly impossible for these businesses to conduct banking in federally insured financial institutions.
As a result, marijuana businesses operated in a cash-based landscape, paying rent, salaries, taxes, etc. with grocery bags full of cash. The prospect of robbery, fraud and worse made this approach unsustainable. In July 2014, a group of attorneys, representing a number of cannabis- related businesses, approached Partner Colorado Credit Union to help establish a legitimate banking option for their clients. By the beginning of 2015, Safe Harbor Private Banking opened for business. Today, As Safe Harbor Financial, we continue to proudly forge the way for safe, legal banking for the flourishing cannabis industry.
Management Team
Sundie Seefried
CEO, Safe Harbor Services
Safe Harbor Services is the brainchild of Sundie Seefried, CEO of Safe Harbor Financial. A 35-year veteran of the credit union industry, in 2014, she saw that CRBs needed financial services and that Colorado communities would be safer if the new industry had access to banking solutions.
Amanda McComb
Vice President
Amanda’s unique cannabis banking perspective started with years of hands-on industry experience. From the front line to managing the Credit Union’s greatest risk— BSA/AML practices—Amanda served as the initial banker for the Safe Harbor Program and is currently Vice President of Safe Financial.
Michael O’Neill
Vice President
Michael, Safe Harbor’s BSA Officer, brings a 360-degree view of the cannabis banking industry. His 20+ years of experience as a financial institution executive, Senior BSA/Compliance Officer, Auditor, Consultant and Federal Regulator, offer keen insight for designing, deploying and administering CRB banking programs successfully.
Paris Davis
Compliance Manager
After 10 years at Partner Colorado and Safe Harbor, Paris has honed her expertise as a teller, a contact center expert, a member service rep, a loan officer, a business development rep, and lender (outbound calls). She brings a diverse understanding of customer needs to Safe Harbor. She was promoted from Sr. Private Banker in 2020 and currently serves as Compliance Manager.
Stacey Morgan
Sr. Compliance Manager
With nearly 20 years in the financial industry, the majority of her experience comprised of leadership positions, Stacey was recruited by Safe Harbor’s CEO to serve as compliance manager in 2015. With her extensive BSA/AML and banking background, including a CAMS certification in 2019, she has promulgated her knowledge and set forth objectives to mold a new generation of cannabis bankers and compliance personnel. She currently serves as the Senior Compliance Manager for the Safe Harbor program.
Jeanice Varner
Compliance Manager
The first in her family to pursue a higher education, Jeanice brings that “exploring uncharted territory” drive into the cannabis banking environment. She is a CAMS certified compliance specialist with over 10 years of experience in the financial sector, of which more than half directly relates to cannabis business banking. She joined Safe Harbor as a Private Banker and is currently a Compliance Manager
Kimberly Seefried
Implementation Manager
As the Safe Harbor Implementation Manager, Kimberly was responsible for onboarding over 80 accounts, in three states, in the first 10 months of the program’s existence. Kimberly works closely with the financial institutions involved in the Safe Harbor program. She became CAMS certified in 2020.
Strategic Partners
We help you grow with the support of our strategic partners. Fully vetted and recognized for their expertise, you can count on these guys to further optimize your business.
Giving Back
At Safe Harbor, one of our core values is giving back to the communities we serve. Our commitment is exemplified by the following organizations, however our teams give countless hours of their time to other philanthropic causes as well.
The Policy Center for Public Health and Safety (PH&S) was founded by forward- thinking leaders who facilitate dialogue, putting solutions in front of credible policymakers and key regulatory figures who have the ability to responsibly address issues impacting the U.S. and international cannabis markets.
Created in 2016, the Growing Hope Foundation is as an avenue for cannabis businesses to support worthy causes they believe in and give back to their communities.
AeroPay
AeroPay is the leading digital payments platform for the cannabis industry. With AeroPay, cannabis businesses can offer contactless in-store, online, and B2B payments to customers, suppliers, or business partners.
For more information or to request a demo, visit aeropay.com/safeharbor or email safeharbor@aeropay.com.
CanPay
The world’s first debit payment app for cannabis retailers – and other emerging industries.
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Dustin Eide
Sales@CanPayDebit.com
Track N Pay
A proven payment solution for retailers.
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1645 S. River Road
Des Plaines, Illinois 60018
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224.244.3936
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Cannabis software and services to manage your people.
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Chris Lagana
Partnerships & Business Development Director
clagana@enjoywurk.com
833.365.9875