Company
Empowering Your Success Through Innovative Payment Solutions
We empower your business with innovative, secure, and efficient payment processing solutions that drive growth and success in the dynamic global marketplace. With a commitment to transparency, ease of use, and affordability, we simplify your financial transactions, enabling you to focus on what you do best.
Headquarters
Melissa, Texas
75+
Employees
2017
Founded
150+
Countries with active processing
Our Story
We’re just getting started
We’ve already helped hundreds of companies achieve remarkable results.
Founded in 2017 as part of LaCore Enterprises, LPT (originally LaCore Payment Technologies) was born from the collective expertise of a team with over 50 years in the field, driven by a mission to revolutionize merchant processing. LPT set itself apart through a commitment to transparency, ease of use, and cost efficiency. Our platform has since expanded to cater to merchants across both B2C and B2B sectors. Today, LPT stands as a testament to innovation, offering secure, high-performance payment processing solutions that empower businesses to thrive in a competitive landscape.
LPT addresses the critical challenge e-commerce businesses face: optimizing payment processes while enhancing customer transaction experiences. Our technology platform ensures secure, high-performance merchant processing for both B2C and B2B merchants, integrating seamlessly with a variety of payment methods. We offer transparent pricing, easy implementation, and the promise of minimizing costs, thereby simplifying payment operations and paving the way for revenue growth and cost savings.
Our Values
We’re an ambitious and smart team with a shared mission
Our shared values keep us connected and guide us as one team.
Integrity in Every Interaction
We uphold the highest standards of integrity in all our dealings. Our commitment to ethical conduct ensures trust and reliability in our relationships with clients, partners, and each other.
Pioneering Innovation
Innovation drives our success. We continuously evolve our technology and services to stay ahead of industry trends and meet the changing needs of our clients. Our solutions are designed to optimize payment processes and enhance business growth.
Dedicated Loyalty
We value the loyalty of our clients and reciprocate with unwavering support and dedication. Our relationship managers bring extensive experience to each client assignment, ensuring personalized service and enduring partnerships.
Creative Solutions
We believe in the power of creativity to solve complex challenges. Our team is encouraged to think outside the box, resulting in unique and effective solutions that tailor our services to the specific needs of each client.
Unwavering Transparency
Transparency is at the heart of everything we do. From clear pricing to open communication, we ensure that our clients and partners always have the full picture, enabling informed decisions and fostering mutual trust.
Commitment to Excellence
We strive for excellence in every facet of our business. From the development of cutting-edge payment technologies to meticulous risk management and superior client service, our goal is to exceed expectations and deliver exceptional value.
Team
Meet our leadership team
Founder and President
Terry LaCore, Founder and President of LACORE™ Enterprises is a leading entrepreneur in the world of sales and distribution with companies around the globe. He rose to the top early on and has leveraged his expertise in the startup of several successful companies such as b:HIP, Prüvit, GNO, and more. His global experience is sought out for logistics management strategy and he’s always looking for new ideas and products that make a positive impact economically and socially.
Chief General Counsel
Teaming up with Terry in 2008, and then joining full-time in 2010, Jenifer Grace leads legal and operational aspects at LACORE™. She enjoys learning both the new aspects of each business, as well as each area of the law involved with its operation and protection. Protective of both the LACORE™ team and operations, Jenifer’s conservative nature is a perfect fit.
Chief Technology Officer
Technologist and serial entrepreneur Michael combines extensive experience in technology, creativity, science, business, and leadership. As a co-founder and principal architect, he played a key role in developing a leading eCommerce payment platform. Known for his interdisciplinary approach, Michael has innovatively solved complex problems, significantly advancing various technologies. His creativity and leadership have earned him recognition in multiple fields. With over 10 years in FinTech and 14+ patents in electronic payment processing, AI/ML, and other areas, Michael's expertise spans finance, medical, defense (DARPA), academia, marketing, consulting, and commercial architecture/real estate.
Chief Executive Officer
Dynamic FinTech executive Dreux has a proven track record in fast-paced, high-growth environments, particularly in establishing a top-performing gateway and payment platform in eCommerce and payments. With over 20 years in the industry, Dreux co-founded Challenger Advisors, a consulting firm known for bespoke solutions to complex challenges in the middle market. Also a co-founder of Raven Partners, Dreux applied consulting expertise to develop major Tier I and II payment facilitators. As EVP at WorldPay, Dreux led the National Sales team, boosting sales by 200% in five years through portfolio expansion, building high-performance teams, and innovative, data-driven sales strategies.
Chief Operating Officer
Angie is a highly accomplished Chief Operating Officer with a master’s degree in business and a proven track record of driving operational excellence and delivering exceptional results in financial, medical, and manufacturing industries. She has a keen understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities within these sectors, and brings a strategic mindset, process optimization expertise, and a passion for driving growth and profitability.
VP Technology Operations
Our VP of Technology Operations and Quality Assurance for LaCore Payment Technologies’, Jeff Puckett, brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the LPT team. Jeff graduated from the University of Utah with a BS in Computer Science and has focused his career delivering quality software across several verticals. He is passionate about software quality and building intuitive solutions that benefit our clients.
Chief Financial Officer
Ann Erlandsson joined LACORE™ in 2011 after moving to Texas from California where she was working in a Los Angeles accounting firm. The LACORE team immediately recognized that her talent and personality were a perfect fit. With a Ph.D. in Business Studies and her experience as a Certified Public Accountant, her skills were highly sought after. Since joining the team, she is an asset in more than just the accounting department. She continually motivates the team toward excellence and detail.
Chief Marketing Officer
Corey Donovan is an accomplished marketing leader with over a decade of experience in communications, creative services, and design. He began his career in video production, working with clients like Panasonic and Toyota, before transitioning into the fintech sector in 2016. Corey has since held key roles at several fintech startups, including PayTheory, Finix Payments, and Tesouro Payments Processing, where he led efforts in marketing, branding, and product design. As the Founder and President of Donnova Creative, Corey also serves clients in the payments industry, driving successful rebranding and design initiatives. An entrepreneur at heart, Corey co-founded ventures such as Toymak3rs, bringing innovative ideas to life in the world of premium collectibles.
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