BHMI Mourns the Passing of CEO and Co-Founder Jack T. Baldwin, PhD

OMAHA, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BHMI announces with great sorrow the passing of its Chief Executive Officer and co-founder, Dr. Jack T. Baldwin, on July 18, 2025, following a courageous battle with leukemia.

A pioneering computer scientist, educator, and entrepreneur, Jack co-founded BHMI in 1986 alongside his wife, Dr. Lynne J. Baldwin, and longtime colleague and friend Michael Meeks. Under Jack’s visionary leadership, BHMI grew from a custom software development firm into an internationally recognized provider of mission-critical transaction processing solutions, including the Concourse Financial Software Suite^®—a trusted back-office solution in the global payments industry.

Jack's professional journey began in Odessa, Texas, and was defined by academic and professional excellence. After earning his PhD in Computer Sciences from the University of Texas at Austin, he became one of the first Computer Science faculty members at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. He later joined Applied Communications (ACI) in Omaha, helping to establish the company’s first branch office in Chicago before returning to academia at Creighton University. In 1986, Jack co-founded BHMI, where his passion for computing, education, and innovation laid the groundwork for a culture of excellence that remains central to the company today.

Dr. Lynne J. Baldwin, President, and Michael Meeks, Chief Technology Officer, will continue to lead the company forward. Together, they have worked alongside Jack for nearly four decades and are committed to preserving the values and vision that defined Jack's leadership.

“Jack wasn’t just my business partner—he was one of the most brilliant and principled people I’ve ever known,” said Michael Meeks. “He brought a rare blend of academic brilliance and deep compassion into everything he did. His vision built BHMI, and we are fully committed to honoring that legacy by continuing to lead with the same integrity, intelligence, and heart Jack exemplified every day."

Jack’s influence extended far beyond technology. He was a passionate conservationist and philanthropist, supporting numerous organizations including The Nature Conservancy, Nebraska Humane Society, and the Nebraska Wildlife Rehab’s Baldwin Wildlife Center.

“It was an honor to work under Jack’s leadership for more than 27 years and to witness his steadfast dedication to innovation, integrity, and generosity,” said Casey Scheer, Director of Marketing. “He will be deeply missed, and his spirit will live on through BHMI and the countless lives he touched.”

A visitation to celebrate Jack’s life will be held on Thursday, July 24, 2025, from 5:30 to 7:30 PM Central Time at the Heafey Hoffman Dworak Cutler West Center Chapel (7805 W Center Road, Omaha, NE 68124). To obtain full details, please go to https://heafeyheafey.com/jack-t-baldwin-phd/.

About BHMI

BHMI is a respected provider of software solutions for managing the back-office processing of electronic payment transactions. The company's flagship product, the Concourse Financial Software Suite, offers a dynamic and flexible solution for processing a wide range of payment types, including debit cards, credit cards, mobile payments, P2P, real-time payments, ATMs, and POS. Concourse provides essential back-office functions such as automated reconciliation, fee assessment, settlement and dispute management. Its continuous processing architecture and powerful rules engine make it an ideal solution for organizations looking to modernize and optimize back-office payment operations.