Team

Mike Strawhecker is dedicated to helping the payments ecosystem thrive in a rapidly changing world. As President of TSG, Mike combines a visionary approach with TSG’s unparalleled solutions and team to bring clarity to the complex.

Mike’s journey with TSG began at its founding in 2006, alongside his father, Kurt Strawhecker, and Co-Founder Jamie Savant. Inspired by their mentorship and the guiding principle, “What would you attempt if you knew you could not fail?”, Mike has shaped his career around innovation, resilience, and delivering value to the payments industry.

Throughout his tenure, Mike has spearheaded groundbreaking advancements in payments analytics. In 2010, he led the launch of AIM, a first-of-its-kind tool now housing trillions of dollars in financial data from nearly half of all U.S. card-accepting merchants. Six years later, he introduced GEM, a benchmark for credit and debit card transaction performance, used by organizations processing over 60% of U.S. eCommerce transactions.

Mike’s contributions have earned him industry recognition. In 2014, he became the youngest recipient of the Electronic Transactions Association’s (ETA) Member of the Year award at age 33. Four years later, he was named to the ETA’s inaugural Forty Under 40 list, solidifying his position as a leader in payments innovation.

Mike holds a Bachelor of Science in Marketing & Management from Bellevue University, graduating With Distinction. Mike resides in Omaha with his wife, Dr. Michelle (Meyer) Strawhecker, and their three children, Mila, Mikey, and Vince.