Our Team

Message from the Desk of Our General Manager and Executive Director:

As we continue the journey to be the best Automated Clearing House in our region, we seek to achieve our long-term goals. Our new Mission and Vision statements will guide our decisions and align us as an organization to reach the aspirations we have declared for the future.

A critical part of the Bahamas Automated Clearing House (BACH) mission is providing best-in-class service and support to our clients, employees, and stakeholders. With the recent structure implementation, we have done an excellent job in this regard.

In order to ensure we are at the forefront of the payment eco-system, it is vital that we continue to evolve, remain relevant and deliver the highest customer experience.

With this promise of being best-in-class, we embark on this fundamental change in how we deliver service by placing Clients at the center of our business and growing and developing with them. We shall consider the client in every decision we make.

In accordance with BACH’s objective of staying relevant in a changing environment, we aim to contribute to mutual understanding, exchange, and cooperation between the different entities in the payments & financial services eco-system.

Our ongoing commitment to superior service, innovative connectivity, and intuitive technology will expand our relationships for generations to come.

Our Revitalization has achieved:

  • The Embedding of best-in-class Service Standards in the behavior of all staff.
  • Building an agile, scalable, and resilient Information Technology Infrastructure.
  • Placing the client at the center of our business, using the Customer Care Team and a first-class Service Portal to deepen and strengthen these relationships. This Service Portal is designed to keep operations running smoothly by handling everything from individual technical problems to total system outages, providing a single point of contact (SPOC) for users to interact with BACH seamlessly and efficiently.
  • Improved Service Delivery through Relationship Management.
  • Continuous improvement in business operations with segment specialists to deliver focused quality service.
  • Building staff morale and increasing mobility through a “one Team One Organization’ approach.
  • Delivering an integrated Sales, Service, and System Security approach by employing universal & distinct standards and activities.
  • Raising the performance bar by utilizing standardized “SMART” goals.
  • Sustaining and building ownership for Sales, Service, and Security.
  • Creating an enabling organizational structure focused on sales, service, and security excellence.

The goal of Customer Care is to ensure we service the existing clients’ needs, supported by the Board of Directors through various initiatives, and an external business development source through a client expansion initiative to ensure new business is provided on an ongoing basis. 

The Customer Care Team will be responsible for the Onboarding of new participants. In addition, they will ensure that new customers are smoothly transitioned into the ACH eco-system and will execute quality assurance follow-up calls and additional needs analysis.

It will also allow us to work more closely with our various business partners like C & W, Montran, etc., to ensure we explore all avenues for revenue generation and maximize our existing client relationships.

At BACH, Fraud Prevention and Information Security are fundamentally important. Therefore, BACH has deployed state-of-the-art systems and resources to counter any potential threat to ensure safety and security.

What are we doing to close the gaps?

  • We are Protecting and Ring Fencing our existing clients while increasing revenue from needs-based sensitivity modeling and developing a client expansion initiative.
  • We are Changing and Improving processes by aligning Sales & Service and Customer Care under one umbrella (Business Development, Service & Innovation) to enable people to enact their roles efficiently and effectively, improving productivity and enhancing customer experience.
  • We are Developing and Training to provide employees with the skills and knowledge required to perform their roles effectively.
  • We are Building on our suite of products and improving our processes and channels to meet our customer needs.
  • We are Developing client expansion programs that are part of an effective Onboarding process and support employee success and mobility.

Meet Our Team

J. Marie Cooper began her banking career in 1973 with Bank of London and Montreal, which became Bank of the Bahamas International. During her time at the Bank of the Bahamas, she held various Clerical, Supervisory, and Management positions. While some of the positions held involved credit, most of her tenure in the bank was spent in operations and project management. She was involved in a number of projects including the sale of Bank of Montreal, purchase of People’s Penny Savings Bank and Workers Bank, Public share Offering, System conversion and Upgrades as well as Y2K Readiness, and establishment of 4 family Island Branches. Mrs. Cooper retired on December 31, 2002, in the position of Deputy Managing Director. Following her retirement, she worked as Parish Administrator for some 5 years, with responsibility for Parish Administration and Finances of the Church. During her time as Administrator, a bookstore was established. In 2008 she joined the Bahamas Automated Clearing House Limited (BACH) team for the launch of BACH. She participated in the setup and launch of the BACH. She was additionally instrumental in various upgrades. Mrs. Cooper currently holds the position of Consultant with Bahamas Automated Clearing House Limited and is Secretary to the Board.
J. Marie Cooper
Consultant & Board Secretary
Lynette Coleby-Albury is a highly skilled and well-seasoned senior-level technologist with over 22 years of expertise in planning, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating the effectiveness of systems, infrastructure, and staffing required to accomplish overall company projects and objectives. More than ten years of successful projects were completed with a dedication to excellence with specific skills in strategic and tactical planning, Budget Management, Policy and Program Development, and Team building and Coaching. Among her professional qualifications is a Master’s in information systems management and Certified Project Management Professional Global Crenditials with standing membership with Project Management Institute. She also holds numerous industry certifications in the information technology arena.
Lynette Coleby-Albury
Information Technology Service, Projects and Training Manager
Dwayne Williams is an uncommonly gifted leader refined by 27 years of Retail Banking experience with multi-discipline Technologist roles. He started as a front-line Banker in 1983 with Barclays Bank PLC but transitioned into IT where he excelled in various roles at one point being chosen to serve as an Application Consultant in Barclays House Poole in Dorset England. He was influential in the establishment of a Barclays Regional Data Center in Nassau and was involved in all aspects of its construction. His last role was Regional Computer Operations Manager at FirstCaribbean International Bank responsible for 2 Regional Data Centers, in The Bahamas and Barbados respectively, serving 15 different Caribbean Countries. He is currently serving at the Bahamas Automated Clearing House where he specializes in Quality Assurance, Business Development, and IT Service Management. Dwayne is a Certified ITIL V3 Foundations practitioner and holds a Certified Professional Manager qualification from James Madsion University in association with The College of The Bahamas.
Dwayne William
Business Development, Service and Innovation Manager
Chetino Dorsette is a seasoned professional in the field of IT, boasting a diverse skill set and a wealth of experience. With industry certifications such as CompTIA's Network Plus/Server Plus, Microsoft's Azure Administrator, and Cisco's CCNA, Chetino has established himself as a proficient and knowledgeable expert in the industry. Throughout his impressive six-year career, Chetino has contributed his expertise to organizations such as NetworkOne, Fusion Superplex, and Commonwealth Bank. His hands-on experience and technical prowess make him a valuable asset in network administration and cloud computing. Chetino's commitment to staying at the forefront of technological advancements for BACH is evident through his continuous pursuit of certifications, reflecting his dedication to delivering top-tier solutions in the ever-evolving IT landscape.
Chetino Dorsette
Information Technology Support and Business Analyst
Jonathan Johnson is an experienced commercial banker with over six years of experience in the industry. He has his BBA in Economics and Finance with a lifelong passion for the banking industry, which was seen in him as a child as he got his first job at the Bank of The Bahamas at only 15 years old, paving the way for his future in banking. Following this path, he has continued to excel in every area of Banking; he has been in operations in the Data Centre department and was responsible for substantially increasing productivity and efficiency in his department. These accomplishments led to him receiving numerous advancements, using his talents in other departments such as the Treasury and then onto Credit Collections. He is pursuing several certifications, such as the Certified Information System Auditor CISA) and full-stack Software Developer. With his overall banking experience and front-end experience with ACH, he is a dynamic addition to the BACH team.
Jonathan Johnson
Senior Risk Compliance Officer.