Three Industry Pros Appointed to collector mentor Editorial Advisory Board

Adel, Iowa — Skills World, publisher of the popular credit and collections training tool collector mentor, announces the appointment of Bill Brockman, Ronald S. Canter, Esq., and Carol Freeland to the publication’s editorial advisory board.

“The decision to expand the number of board members from five to eight was driven by an increasingly diverse subscriber base,” said Gary Jensen, chief learning officer for Skills World. “As our subscriber base branches into niche markets, we want to fully consider our audience’s needs and ensure that editorial provides balanced coverage.”

Brockman is a Government Collection Specialist with GE Healthcare. With more than 16 years of accounts receivable experience, his background includes third-party collections, healthcare receivables consulting, legal collections, repossessions, and commercial collections. In addition to his accounts receivables industry experience, Brockman spent 15 years in the United States Army where he was awarded numerous service and achievement medals. Brockman is a graduate from Cardinal Stritch University.

“Bill’s collections and credit risk experience at such well known companies as TMP Worldwide, CNAC, and Kohn Law Firm will add strength and depth to the board’s knowledge base,” Jensen said.

Canter, founding member of The Law Offices of Ronald S. Canter, is a recognized authority on creditors’ rights and credit and collection regulations. Canter is an AV rated attorney who has also served in leadership roles with ACA International, the National Association of Retail Collection Attorneys, as well as local and state bar associations. Canter was the counsel of record for the National Association of Retail Collection Attorneys in Heintz v. Jenkins, the only FDCPA case to reach the Supreme Court. He is a graduate from the University of Maryland School of Law.

“Ron is very highly regarded in the industry for his leadership, dedication, and knowledge. His advanced understating of credit and collection regulations is a tremendous addition,” Jensen said.

Freeland is president and founder of consulting firm Acts Plus. A seasoned executive, Freeland worked with PRM Financial Services for 16 years overseeing human resources, compliance, operations, and training functions among other duties. She has served as the chair for ACA International’s Asset Buyers Division since 2004 and she has been a familiar face on Capitol Hill. Freeland is a graduate from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio.

“Carol’s experience, professional accomplishments, and keen industry insight will further balance the overall perspective of the board,” Jensen said.

The editorial advisory board also includes Michelle Dunn, president of Michelle Dunn’s Credit and Collections Association; David Glezerman, bursar at Temple University; Matthew Campbell, collections manager at Remit Corporation; Matt Twitty, customer care manager at Advantage Travel; and Debra Schulze, vice president of collections at VyStar Credit Union.

As the premier skill-development publication for frontline credit and collections professionals, collector mentor delivers insightful and powerful articles in the areas of collections, credit, skiptracing, industry regulations, and soft business skills.

For more information about collector mentor, or to download a sample electronic copy, please visit www.collectormentor.com.

About collector mentor™
collector mentor is a bi-monthly publication designed to meet the very specific needs of frontline credit and collection professionals. Each issue provides subscribers with information on a variety of topics including industry laws, collection techniques, soft-business skills, and more. Electronic subscriptions are available for $99 per year. Hard copy subscriptions, which include an electronic copy, are available for $159 per year.

About Skills World
Skills World is a professional training and business services company located in Adel, Iowa. Founded in 2007 by Gary Jensen, Skills World exists to help individuals and companies realize greater levels of success, enjoyment, and satisfaction in what they do by closing the gap between where they are and where they want to be. A commitment to clients’ goals and needs allows Skills World to offer long-lasting partnerships based on trust, effectiveness, and affordability. For more information please visit www.skillsworld.org or call (515) 339-5899.