Wolfe, LLC, parent company of the world’s largest on-demand provider of gift cards and prepaid cards, GiftCards.com, announced this week that it has been validated as compliant with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) as a Level 1 service provider and merchant. The PCI DSS is a set of requirements endorsed by the major payment associations and designed to ensure that all companies that process, store or transmit credit card information maintain a secure environment. This certification confirms Wolfe’s commitment to providing highly secure, end-to-end card personalization and payment processing services.

“Safeguarding our customers’ data has always been a top priority for our company,” said Jason Wolfe, CEO of Wolfe, LLC, “and PCI compliance is evidence of our dedication to maintaining the most secure environment for credit card information and other personal data.”

To achieve compliance, Wolfe engaged a leading provider of on-demand data security and payment card industry compliance management solutions which performed an in-depth review of Wolfe’s security management program, policies, and procedures to validate that Wolfe met or exceeded the requirements specified by the PCI-DSS.

Wolfe’s PCI compliance extends to all of its subsidiary companies and activities. In addition to the PCI compliance assessment, Wolfe’s security organization is annually audited by the major payment associations to validate strict adherence to their physical and logical security standards for card personalization bureaus.  Through this intensive series of audits and assessments, Wolfe, LLC has achieved industry level acknowledgment and validation of the security of its card personalization and payment processing operations.

About Wolfe, LLC
Wolfe, LLC is the parent company of GiftCards.com; the leading online retailer of on-demand customized gift cards. Wolfe is also the parent company of Wolfe Loyalty and Rewards (WRL.com), a leading provider of loyalty, award and incentive reward cards programs to small, medium and Fortune 500 customers.  Wolfe’s unique combination of businesses allows consumers and corporations to connect with people via customizable, on demand gifts, corporative incentives and rewards and savings.

As most of us know, Jason always encourages cross knowledge training with in departments. This helps to build a diverse team. He often quotes ” if he get’s hit by a bus who will step in”

After looking at this Video …
I think we better get Jason to start documenting all that knowledge he has stored over the years…

Oh man is that a bus coming?

Keynote Speaker: Jason S. Wolfe, President and CEO, Wolfe LLC

Our CEO has a very compelling life story, and had the honor to share it Friday April 13th at The Rivers Club.

The presentation was in front of business savvy gentlemen like Ron Morris, Steven Greenberg and Dr. Alan Miciak, Dean, School of Business at Duquesne University.

The student community were given “golden nuggets of information” to start their own journey, as well as a Hershey Candy bar to commemorate Milton Hershey’s generous life. Jason contributes Milton to his drive and accomplishments.

The event was sponsored by Duquesne University and The American Entrepreneur radio show.

Enjoy the video … Great job Jason!!

GiftCards.com’s CIO, Peter Herzum was recently chosen as a finalist in the CIO of the Year Award, presented by the Pittsburgh Technology Council, and the Greater Pittsburgh CIO Group.  Peter was recognized in the Growth category for his innovation and creativity in designing and deploying company systems.

Congratulations, Peter!  Thanks for helping to make GiftCards.com great!

Wolfe LLC’s founder and CEO, Jason Wolfe, was recently selected as a participant in the “Pioneers and Patriots” Entrepreneurs Delegation by Ernst and Young.  Jason was chosen, among other entrepreneurs from high-growth companies, to meet with key elected government officials to discuss current economic policies.  Ernst and Young’s selections were based on those individuals recognized in 2011 for the Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award.

The purpose of this delegation was to assist in the creation of a forum, where entrepreneurs can communicate and interact with current and future policy makers in the White House and Congress.  The hope is that this forum can help improve key economic issues, such as innovation and job creation.

Congratulations Jason, and welcome back!

We recently launched a new home page with a refreshed header, vastly improved footer as well as a renewed focus on the main product offering.

Our new user-focused layout is not only pleasing to the eye, but also represents a vastly more intuitive experience. We now spotlight each product with a simulated card intended to drive the GiftCard.com brand, while also sporting a compelling graphic to drive home the concept.

This layout — along with the present body of work currently in production — will help our clients seamless navigate to their product of interest. Kudos to the design, tech and product management teams!!!

I have included a screenshot. But, I also encourage you to view the live version as well at www.giftcards.com

As we all know, the Wolfe holiday party was a wonderful time!  One of the high points for many of us was receiving our charitable contribution from Jason to our Employee-Chosen Charities.  The Employee-Chosen Charities allowed each employee to select a charity of their choice to which Wolfe, LLC would donate $500.  My selected charity was the Animal Rescue League of Western Pennsylvania (ARL).  On Sunday I presented the Wolfe, LLC ARL charitable contribution to Dr. Dona Hughes, the Director of Veterinary Medicine at the ARL.  She told me that the donation from Wolfe would provide medical care for 20 abandoned, stray or surrendered dogs and cats.  I am very proud that Wolfe provides this very generous employee benefit that helps us help others.

Great Christmas Party! For those who want to listen to Jason’s speech again; here is part 1/3 enjoy!

Here is 2/3

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3 years ago my wife would never shop online.  Going to a laptop seemed always a fight….it was just too hard.  Now, with an IPad and confidence, it seems like most of the searches and purchases are done online.  So, while she appreciates the personalized and customized Gift Cards she receives from GiftCards.com with the photos of our dogs on them, the next gift she will receive will be a Virtual Gift….and  Virtual Gifts are JUST AS REAL as any other Gift Card.  It is great that both GiftCards.com and WRL.com provide customers with an option to send and receive Virtual Gifts.