InChek was founded in 2000 by Don Siclari, Jr. while he was a student at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. What started as a means of subsidizing his tuition quickly turned into a full time career. Don brought the company back home with him to Connecticut in early 2001 as it began to acquire a nationwide client base.

InChek began with electronic check re-presentment and now provides a full range of payment processing services. From its inception, InChek has distinguished itself by making highly responsive, friendly customer service more than just a slogan. Assigning a personal account manager to each client is just one of the ways we walk the talk.

Payment processing technologies and rules are constantly changing. InChek’s commitment to cutting edge technology ensures that our clients receive the best services, support, and enhancements available. InChek’s client attrition rate is dramatically lower than the average for the payment processing industry.

Unsurpassed customer service, application of new technology, and financial management have allowed InChek to achieve profitability and maintain a positive cash flow from its first month of operation.

InChek’s corporate headquarters are located in downtown New Haven, CT.

President

Don founded InChek in 2000, while a student at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, and has been at the company’s helm ever since. One aspect of his job that he particularly enjoys is forming new relationships and alliances that allow InChek to offer value added services to its clients. After five years of specializing in returned check collections, and based on the feedback he received from meeting with clients around the country, Don decided in early 2006 to expand InChek’s offerings to include a wide array of new payment processing services.

Don resides in New Haven, CT and is a licensed paramedic and volunteer firefighter. He previously served as the director of a Manhattan-based charity fundraising organization, arranging events at some of the most exclusive venues in town. Don also has extensive training in corporate security and executive protection.

Vice President / Executive Account Manager

Stephanie handles customer service and client account management at InChek, working closely alongside Don and Lynda. She is known for her cheerful spirit and her ability to make clients feel comfortable and supported. Stephanie began her career at InChek while she was still in college, working as a check verification specialist. She served various roles at InChek over her summer breaks, effortlessly and simultaneously graduating from school and into her present position. She also recently completed her Masters of Business Administration.

Stephanie followed her brother Don to Miami University, OH, where she earned a degree in Political Science. While at Miami, she was a member of the varsity International Synchronized Figure Skating Team that won two national championships and various international competitions. She currently teaches figure skating in her spare time.

Collections Manager

Lynda brings 20 years of banking, collection, revenue recovery, and marketing experience to our company. Her background includes banking operations, commercial and residential asset management, and recovery along with REO management. Before joining InChek and Karuna Financial, she was employed by Connecticut Savings Bank as Commercial Loan Operations Manager, by the FDIC as Senior Asset Manager, and by JER Revenue Services as Senior Foreclosure Manager as well as Marketing Development Manager.

Lynda has a solid understanding of collection law, state statute requirements throughout the country and Fair Debt practices. Having her on the InChek team enables us to offer our clients not only a quality collection service program that meets all legal standards, but also one with a philosophy based on respect and understanding in order to preserve our client’s customer relations.

Lynda’s five year old niece frequently asks her “Auntie Lynda, can I work for you?"

Chief Enthusiasm Officer

Tyrone is five years old and joined InChek shortly after its inception when he, as an abandoned puppy, stumbled upon Don along a backwoods road in Oxford, Ohio. He was adopted and since then has brought his charming energy, constant affection, and love of anything edible to the company staff. Tyrone is part beagle/part Labrador retriever and especially enjoys gallivanting around outside on his own where he can pursue whatever scents catch his fancy.

"Becoming acquainted with Inchek several years ago, the one thing that stood out to me about the company was their great customer service and follow up on each customer's request. That same customer service attitude continues today as the company has added additional services."

Ricky St. John
IGA Area Director – Lenexa, KS

InChek actively seeks to form mutually beneficial commercial partnerships.

Independent Grocers Alliance (IGA)

InChek is working in partnership with IGA and its Regional Boards to bring our InChek program to IGA Retailers and Distribution Centers. InChek provides IGA members with the most reliable and effective program for handling payments and returned checks. With a focus on friendly and efficient service for both the merchant and check writers, InChek is the preferred program for IGAs of all sizes and locations.

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North Carolina Retail Merchants Association (NCRMA)

The NCRMA—representing retailers in North Carolina since 1902—recommends InChek’s programs for use by its more than 25,000 members.

Connecticut Food Association (CFA)

Representing the interests of over 1200 grocers in Connecticut, the CFA has endorsed InChek as the preferred returned check program for its members.

Better Business Bureau of Connecticut

InChek has formed an affinity marketing agreement with BBB Connecticut, allowing InChek to offer its programs to member businesses.