John Thomson

John Thomson is the founder and CEO of PayIt, a platform for digital government and payments. PayIt is widely recognized for its innovative approach to digitizing government services and payments. PayIt currently serves over 100 million residents in North America; and growing.

John has been recognized recently as:
● Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award Winner, Heartland (2020)
● GovTech 100 8 consecutive years
● StateScoop50 Industry Leader of the Year (2020)
● National Outstanding Eagle Scout Award Recipient
● Junior Achievement Business Hall of Fame (2021)
● Missouri Boys State Distinguished Alumnus Award (2019)
● Baker University Distinguished Alumnus Award (2018)

John serves on several Boards including:
● PayIt
● Autura
● National World War I Museum & Memorial
● Baker University

John lives in Kansas City, Missouri, with his Emmy award winning wife Holly and their daughter Brinklee.