International Collectors Group to Return to Its Position of Prominence in the ARM Industry

Kaulkin Ginsberg is pleased to announce that Dennis Punches and the newly appointed Board of Advisors, including Jim Richards, are restoring the renowned accounts receivable management (ARM) group International Collectors Group (ICG) to its prominent position as the “must attend meeting” for the leaders of the largest ARM companies from the USA and around the world.

ICG was originally formed by Dennis Punches nearly 5 decades ago, in 1967, as Men of Ideas. As the CEO and Founder of Payco American, the largest collection agency in the world at the time, Dennis wanted to establish a group comprised of decision makers from the largest debt collection agencies in the world to meet once a year. They would get together to discuss the business, industry trend, building camaraderie and get to know one another on a personal and professional level. This continued for decades and the original members were truly recognized as the market leaders. The next meeting will be held in June 2014 in Kiev.

Today ICG consists of some recognized market leaders. Concerted efforts are now being made to expand the group’s presence to include ARM professionals in the US and other credit economies across the globe.

According to Dennis Punches, “I resisted the overburden of rules and regulations. However, as our members have become truly global I have appointed a steering committee to make our meeting more productive.”

Going forward, participants in ICG will include CEOs from the largest first and third party collection agencies, collection law firms and debt buying operations. In the US, participants will come from major market sectors including banking, telecom, healthcare, government, student loans and commercial. Outside the U.S., the focus will be on the largest ARM companies in particular credit driven countries. Discussions will focus on big issues that affect all collection professionals regardless of their location, including technology advancement, collection processes, credit expansion, and cross-border opportunities.

Added Jim Richards, CEO of Capio Partners, “I am excited about the changes we are making at ICG and I believe they will reinforce the original mission of this elite group. We as a group believe that utilizing Mike Ginsberg and his organization will broaden our access to the best and largest industry leaders in the world today.”

The Group retained Kaulkin Ginsberg to assist in recruiting new members and guests, working with the named President in the selection of ICG meeting location/dates and agenda preparation. Mike Ginsberg, CEO of Kaulkin Ginsberg, stated “I am thrilled to take a proactive role in the re-formation of one of the most dynamic groups of ARM professionals ever formed.”

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:

Mike Ginsberg, 240-499-3900, mike@kaulkin.com
Jim Richards, 239-963-8591, jim.richards@capiopartners.com