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CARLSBAD, Calif., May 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AppTech Payments, Inc. (the Company) today announced that as of May 1, 2026, Albert L. Lord, previously Chairman of the Company\u2019s Board of Directors, will serve as AppTech\u2019s Executive Chairman. The expanded role includes regular collaboration with Thomas DeRosa who will continue as Chief Executive Officer and report to the full Board.<\/p>\n

DeRosa stated he is pleased \u201cthat Al is willing to give of his time and experience to help me manage the challenges of our increasingly complex business. We virtually tripled our business from the fourth quarter of 2025 to quarter one, 2026. Technological, compliance and backroom demands reflect that growth.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Company also reported the addition of Robert L. Lipstein to the Board. Lipstein\u2019s career was with KPMG where he served as Global Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Leader. Bob serves several other boards, including two banking companies. AppTech looks forward to its association with Mr. Lipstein.<\/p>\n

The Board entered employment contracts through 2027 with Thomas DeRosa, CEO and Anthony Shall, COO.<\/p>\n

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CARLSBAD, Calif., May 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AppTech Payments, Inc. (the Company) today announced that as of May 1, 2026, Albert L. Lord, previously Chairman of the Company\u2019s Board of Directors, will serve as AppTech\u2019s Executive Chairman. The expanded role includes regular collaboration with Thomas DeRosa who will continue as Chief Executive Officer and report to the full Board. DeRosa stated he is pleased \u201cthat Al is willing to give of his time and experience to help me manage the challenges of our increasingly complex business. We virtually tripled our business from the fourth quarter of 2025 to quarter one, 2026. Technological, compliance and backroom demands reflect that growth.\u201d The Company also reported the addition of Robert L. Lipstein … <\/p>\n

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