One simple mission

Nikhil Lakhanpal

Co-Founder and and Co-President

Nikhil was inspired to start Narmi to close the technology gap between big banks and local financial institutions. His vision was simple: give community banks and credit unions the world-class digital tools they need to focus on what they do best: serving people and small businesses. Nikhil’s leadership is driven by his own experience at community and national banks, and his belief that empowering local financial institutions means strengthening the economic backbone of America’s towns and cities.

Chris Griffin

Co-Founder and and Co-President

Chris co-founded Narmi to help local financial institutions thrive in a world that’s going digital. Drawing on his hands-on experience - from working as a teller to serving in engineering and trading roles in major financial institutions - he’s passionate about empowering community banks and credit unions with tools that put customers first. Based in Brooklyn with his wife and daughter, Chris is driven by the belief that strong local financial institutions create strong communities.

Edwin Akrong

SVP of Product

Edwin leads Narmi’s product team with a commitment to making technology as impactful as possible for customers who deserve better. Inspired by his background as a product developer, he designs Narmi’s tools to help community banks and credit unions offer personal, seamless experiences that rival those of big fintechs. Edwin’s focus is on building products that enable financial institutions to uplift the people and businesses they serve, creating a ripple effect across local economies.

Heather Cassar

VP of People

Heather is passionate about empowering the people who empower Narmi’s customers - so community banks and credit unions can do the same for theirs. Coming from fintechs like Cash App and Block, she’s witnessed the transformative impact financial technology can have on people’s lives. Heather leads Narmi’s culture with that sense of purpose, knowing that when Narmi’s team thrives, they build products that help financial institutions support the small businesses and families that depend on them.

Jake Chang

Chief or Staff

Jake brings a service-driven approach to Narmi’s partnerships, knowing that empowering financial institutions empowers entire communities. Drawing on his time in the military and years leading business development at Meta and Univision, Jake’s passion lies in creating lasting partnerships that help community banks and credit unions innovate and grow. His focus at Narmi is making sure these vital local institutions have the tools they need to better serve their members and future-proof their business.

Brian Aber

VP, Finance and Accounting

Brian helps ensure Narmi grows with financial discipline and long-term strength. A CPA with a Master’s in Accounting, his background spans public accounting and high-growth SaaS companies, where he built scalable finance operations and strategic planning frameworks. He played a key role in leading Narmi’s Series B raise, positioning the company to invest in innovation while maintaining strong capital foundations. Brian was drawn to Narmi at a pivotal stage of growth, motivated by the opportunity to help guide the company toward durable scale in service of the community banks and credit unions it supports.

Randy Rutherford

General Counsel

Randy believes trust is the foundation of every strong institution. He joined Narmi because of the shared commitment to integrity, kindness, and purpose - values that mirror the relationship-driven nature of community banking. Prior to Narmi, Randy began his career in private practice advising corporate and high-growth technology clients before moving in-house at Vonage, where he built and led the legal organization through the company’s global transformation. At Narmi, he focuses on creating clarity and strong foundations so the company can innovate responsibly and remain a trusted partner to the banks and credit unions it serves.