SARASOTA, Fla. –

Paymaxx Pro highlighted that the company's national accounts and business development director Jon Leedom recently  has been granted the designation of ETA Certified Payments Professional, the professional certification program administered by the Electronic Transactions Association.

By successfully meeting the ETA's rigorous certification examination requirements, Leedom joined his co-worker Jessica Sweeney and an exclusive community of electronic transactions professionals who have earned this distinguished certification.

"In doing so, Jon and Jessica bring the highest level of expertise and distinction in electronic transactions to Paymaxx Pro," the company said.

Recognizing the unique skills and special knowledge required of electronic transactions professionals, ETA launched the certification program in 2011.

In addition to meeting the program's education and experience requirements, those awarded the ETA CPP designation must complete a minimum of 36 hours of industry-related continuing professional education every three years.

"More and more employers faced with critical staffing decisions, consider the ETA CPP credential an added value to current and prospective employees," Paymaxx Pro said. "Further, a competent ETA CPP-certified staff is crucial to maintaining a competitive advantage in the field."