Meet the Founders of this Queen City Based Business

Marci Duniec

Co-Founder & President

Marci is a highly skilled high-risk merchant services broker, co-managing Stoke, a family business, with her sister Talia. With a strong focus on supporting agents and ISOs in placing high-risk and hard-to-place merchants, Marci leverages her extensive expertise in payment processing to provide exceptional service and solutions.

A lifelong resident of Charlotte, Marci is an outdoor enthusiast who enjoys camping, biking, and hiking. Her dedication to community service is evident in her various roles aimed at fostering a positive and engaged neighborhood.

Marci serves on the board of Windsor Kittens, a local cat rescue organization, where she contributes her skills and passion for animal welfare. Additionally, she is the events organizer for her neighborhood association, coordinating activities that strengthen community bonds.

Marci’s commitment to her profession and community underscores her dedication to making a meaningful impact in both her work and personal life.

Talia Duniec

Co-Founder & Vice President

Talia has a knack for identifying creative alternatives to the traditional way of doing things and thrives on improving technical processes. As Operations Manager for Stoke’s sister company, Payment Advisors, Talia is devoted to ensuring business owners are placed with a merchant account that suits their needs and facilitates the process seamlessly. She values the freedom in finding a product for her client and not a client for her product. Talia enjoys spending time with her little one, making art, and can often be found reorganizing her closets.