James
(Jim) Lawrence
AAP, NCP
Consultant
Jim Lawrence is a consultant for NEACH Payments Group (NPG). His Accredited ACH Professional (AAP) and National Check Professional (NCP) certifications, combined with his extensive experience in the financial services industry, ensure his proficiency as an examiner specializing in ACH audits.
With a deep history in banking, Jim began his career in 1984 at Progressive Consumers Federal Credit Union, which later became USAlliance Federal Credit Union. There, he honed his expertise in member service, credit and debit card operations, marketing, retirement accounts, and ACH processing. While at USAlliance, Jim earned his Master’s in Business Administration from Framingham State College.
From 2003 to 2021, Jim served as Retail Operations Administrator at Harvard University Employees Credit Union, now Harvard Federal Credit Union, overseeing operations for ACH, checking accounts, credit cards, debit cards, and IRAs. Known as the credit union’s “go-to” audit expert, he managed internal and external audits for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), Healy and Healy, and the annual ACH audit with NEACH.
After retiring from Harvard University Employees Credit Union in 2021, Jim transitioned to consulting with NEACH. With his vast expertise, extensive auditing experience, and comprehensive industry knowledge, Jim is an exceptional candidate to conduct your ACH audits.
