Temecula, Calif., May 27, 2016 — National Merchants Association, a bankcard leader and merchant advocacy group, has announced the appointment of Angelo Ponzi to chief strategy officer. Working closely with CEO Heather Petersen, Ponzi is charged with spearheading corporate strategy as well as developing and implementing strategic marketing initiatives for the company’s explosive growth. National Merchants Association is actively hiring to double its local workforce to nearly 200 employees by the end of 2016 and is projected to expand its team to more than 300 employees by the end of 2017.