About VendorNucleus

It began with the belief: there must be a better way
The Vendor Management function in Financial Institutions is dynamic and continues to evolve. State and federal regulatory bodies continue to redefine vendor oversight obligations, making compliance an ongoing challenge.

This challenge is compounded as existing Vendor Management platforms and service solutions simply have not advanced along with the regulatory environment.

There must be a better way. This belief turned into the conviction that Financial Institutions deserve solutions that are as robust as their needs, alongside a solution partner that is aligned with their success. We’re building the next generation of Vendor Management tools and services that help, not hinder, your practice.

Our Foundational Values

Customer First

Our key focus is on our customers' success. Your success is our success.

Innovation

We believe perpetual innovation is a requirement for your success.

Excellence

We seek to deliver the best solution and experience for your enterprise.

The Team

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Philip Kim is the Founder of VendorNucleus. Prior to VendorNucleus, He was the SVP of Consumer Lending at Santander Consumer USA. He has held leadership positions at Think Finance, Experian, and HSBC Auto Finance. Philip earned his undergraduate degree from the University of California, Berkeley.

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Linda Good is serving as the Head of Industry Solutions at VendorNucleus. She is a seasoned executive with over 35 years of experience in Vendor Management and Procurement, most recently as the Head of Vendor Management & Procurement at Santander Consumer USA. Linda also has held leadership positions at BBVA Compass Bank and Guaranty Bank.

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George Schmelzel is an Advisor to VendorNucleus. He is an accomplished senior executive with over 35 years of experience in the Financial Service and Payment industries. George has held executive leadership positions at Santander Consumer USA, Household International, the Associates Corp, FNBO, and Fair Isaac.