Stacy Litke and Zach Michael Wright

Zach Michael Wright is a business development officer at Affinity Federal Credit Union, where he leads cannabis banking initiatives across New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut. He works directly with licensed operators to navigate complex regulatory frameworks, focusing on compliance, cash management, and risk mitigation within the evolving cannabis industry. His work centers on creating practical, compliant banking solutions that support both institutional requirements and operator realities. Wright also serves as board chair for the Housing and Redevelopment Commission for the City of New Brunswick, New Jersey. As vice president of banking and financial services at Green Check, Stacy Litke regularly advises banks, regulators, and cannabis operators on how to move from “trying to get banked” to building relationships that last. Drawing on decades of experience across community banking, fintech, and consulting, she translates complex regulatory expectations and evolving market conditions into clear, executable practices. She has worked with more than 130 financial institutions to stand up and refine cannabis banking programs under intense regulatory scrutiny. Prior to Green Check, she served as senior vice president of operations for MountainOne, a $900-million institution in Massachusetts, and as managing director for Northeastern Banking Services Group.