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Rob Whalen
Director and Board Chair
Rob is a pioneer in flexible workplace rewards. He specializes in helping companies unlock the hidden cash value of unused paid time off, converting it into customized financial wellness and charitable giving solutions for today's diverse workforce.
Rob brings a strong background in technology, product management, and systems integration. As VP of Products and Integration at BNFT, he helps shape the platform that lets employees direct the value of their accrued, unused paid time off into financial assets, retirement savings, and charitable giving.
Steve has spent the majority of his 30-year finance career working for small startup companies with big dreams. Included in these companies is PayPal, where he joined Elon Musk’s original X.com as the first finance team member at a time when the company had 14 employees. Steve has also helped guide additional start-ups through acquisitions by public companies and private equity firms.
Steve has a degree in Accounting from the University of California, Riverside and a degree in Culinary Arts from Scottsdale Culinary Academy.