Meet Our Leadership Team

Chris Novic
Chris Novic Chief Executive Officer

Before founding Magnify Payments in 2016, Chris attended Gannon University, where he played football and graduated with a degree in Finance. Soon after college Chris began a successful and highly decorated career in the payments industry.

With the support of his wife, Kristin, and their 3 children, Chris decided that he could best serve current and future customers by forming an independent and versatile organization. As CEO, Chris is directly involved with each facet of the business and enjoys helping merchants achieve success.

Chris Novic
Dan DeFazio Chief Operating Officer

As Magnify Payments was experiencing significant growth, Dan joined the team in 2017 as our Chief Operating Officer. His duties have him involved with all aspects of Magnify Payments’ daily operations.

Before joining Magnify Payments, Dan earned a degree in Communication from the University of Pittsburgh. While in college, Dan enjoyed playing rugby and established many life-long friendships. College is also where he met his wife, Erin, with whom he has 3 children. After college, Dan began a career in sales and marketing, and brings his nearly 20 years of experience to Magnify Payments.