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.

Angela Gentry Yue

SVP of Operations

Angela is dedicated to building technology that matters - the kind that lets community financial institutions do more with less. Having spent years developing complex systems at Palantir and major banks, she knows how to scale powerful tools that put people first. At Narmi, Angela and her team focus on creating a robust, adaptable platform that community banks and credit unions can use to transform the way they serve their customers and members and strengthen the local economies they support.

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.

Amy Pardee

General Counsel

Amy brings her wealth of experience at the crossroads of fintech, law, and compliance to enable Narmi’s customers to compete effectively while mitigating digital and regulatory risk. Amy knows that empowering financial institutions requires a solid foundation of trust. Her deep respect for local businesses, shaped by her own family’s entrepreneurial history, fuels her commitment to helping Narmi create tools that drive innovation without losing sight of reputational concerns and the personal touch.

Chris Collins

VP of Growth

Chris is dedicated to helping community-focused banks and credit unions not just survive, but thrive in an increasingly competitive landscape. Prior to Narmi, he helped build and scale Medallia’s North American financial services practice, guiding the company from start-up through IPO to its $6.4 billion acquisition. Chris is passionate about working with local banking leaders who understand the unique needs of their communities and helping them modernize without losing their personal touch. Whether he’s coaching youth soccer or skiing with his family at one of New England’s many local independent ski areas, Chris enjoys seeing people - and local communities - realize their full potential.

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.