Tag: John Thomson

He retired after an exit; now this govtech veteran is back in a CFO role for KC-scaled PayIt

By Tommy Felts / July 23, 2025

As Kansas City-built PayIt scales across North America, a new financial leader is expected to help guide the company in its game-changing efforts to help government agencies modernize, serve their residents, and improve operating efficiency. Steve Kovzan, a nearly 30-year veteran of leadership across government technology and finance spaces, is now chief financial officer at…

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PayIt forward: Kansas renews contract with KC tech company that took DMV headaches off the road

By Tommy Felts / December 7, 2023

For the more than 1 million Kansans who’ve already avoided long lines at the DMV thanks to PayIt’s award-winning digital payments platform, that experience — and others — will only get more convenient with the mobile-first technology’s Sunflower State renewal through at least 2026. PayIt this week announced a new deal with the State of…

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PayIt appoints new president and COO as fast-scaling KC govtech company hits pivotal moment

By Tommy Felts / November 16, 2023

A veteran govtech leader is joining one of Kansas City’s best-known scale-ups as the company eyes a new era of growth and the expansion of its national and international footprint.  PayIt — a leader in digital customer experience solutions with integrated payments for state, local, and provincial governments — announced on Thursday the appointment of…

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PayIt co-founder: No one-size-fits-all formula for scaling one of KC biggest startup ideas 

By Tommy Felts / October 5, 2023

Mike Plunkett’s journey with PayIt came to an early, but critical crossroads when a wealthy entrepreneur offered half-million dollars to support the Kansas City-built govtech venture, he recalled. The catch: this investor insisted on imposing control and veto power as they committed more funds. Despite being low on funds, the PayIt team — led by…

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PayIt goes outdoors, acquiring sportsman tech startup, Nashville hub for its expanded footprint

By Tommy Felts / May 16, 2023

A newly announced deal to acquire Nashville-based conservation tech provider Sovereign Sportsman Solutions (S3) is expected to expand PayIt’s govtech solutions into the world of outdoor recreation — making it easier for hunting, fishing and boating enthusiasts to obtain needed licenses and permits. The strategic acquisition — subject to customary closing conditions and set to…

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