Enterprise Recovery Systems, Inc.® (ERS) management staff participated in a Leadership Development Program in which employees volunteered at local food pantries over the past few months.

ERS is committed to developing 21^st century leaders through their comprehensive Leadership Development Program. This program is comprised of hands-on training via interactive seminars, process optimization projects geared towards day-to-day operational visual management and process effectiveness. They also engage in 360 Assessments, coaching, team building activities, and continuous, independent online learning activities.

The long-term goal is to arm ERS leaders with the latest and most pragmatic knowledge, skills and tools available to promote high quality performance and continuous growth, all while developing a deep pool of leadership candidates who are prepared to engage in opportunities as they arise.  Team building and philanthropic endeavors are an excellent means to assist in accomplishing this goal.

Since October, dozens of ERS staff members have volunteered at the West Suburban Community Pantry in Woodridge, IL and the Catholic Charities St. Blasé Food Pantry in Summit, IL. Employees were involved in tasks such as sorting food items, loading/unloading groceries to cars, shopping for supplies and packing food bags. To date, ERS has had 73 employees who volunteered a collective total of over 400 service hours.

ERS is honored to be able to give back to organizations such as these through their philanthropic efforts, and is constantly looking for new opportunities to service the community around them.

ERS president, Scott Nicholson was quoted as saying: “Management’s participation in the volunteer programs is part of the organization’s broader commitment to community philanthropy.  ERS and its employees have participated in events as diverse as supporting Hessed House, Avon Walk for Breast Cancer and Toys for Tots to name a few. All told, ERS has contributed $30,000 to these organizations.  As an organization, we feel it is incumbent on us to give back to the community.  Our goal is to combine monetary contributions with feet on the ground support that so many of these organizations so desperately need.  I am very proud of our management team.”

ERS provides end-to-end revenue cycle management solutions to assist in accelerating cash flow, increasing revenue, and solving customer contact needs. Services include; accounts receivable management, inbound live operator call support, outbound live operator call support, customized messaging, email support, default prevention, etc. ERS serves the Higher Education community, Government entities, and the Logistics industry.

NRA Group, LLC, and its wholly owned subsidiaries, a Pennsylvania-based Revenue Recovery Company, has supported the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank mission since the year 2004.

This holiday season, NRA Group encouraged staff to participate in this food drive as well as other worthy charities. Total food donations topped 1,655 ponds expected to serve 1,380 meals.

Affiliated with Feeding America, whose mission is to feed America’s hungry through a nationwide network of member food banks and engage our country in the fight to end hunger, the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank provides these statistics:

• 34% of those served by the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank are children under the age of 18.
• 8% of those served are under the age of 5.
• 63% of those served are under the federal poverty level.
• 44% of those served said they had to choose between buying food and paying for utilities or heat.

Steven Kusic, President and CEO of NRA Group LLC d/b/a National Recovery Agency, states: “We service many consumers facing difficult economic stresses and this is one of the ways we can give back. NRA is committed to helping organizations throughout Pennsylvania in any way possible.”

NRA Group LLC’s food drive coordinator and Corporate Counsel, Ashley Chille notes the importance of coming together during this time of year: “It is wonderful to see so many employees get involved and raise awareness for this cause. This is something the company can do together, as a team.”

The Central Pennsylvania Food Bank distributes more than 32 million pounds of food and grocery products, equivalent to 27 million meals, every year to more than 800 soup kitchens, shelters, and food pantries in 27 central Pennsylvania counties. These agencies directly feed thousands of hungry families throughout the area.

NRA Group LLC’s food drive coordinator and Assistant Manager of Support Services, Alisha Hollerbush said giving back to the local community is something she kept in mind while organizing promoting the food drive this year: “This food drive is important because it’s the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank. It supports our local families and neighbors.”

NRA Group, LLC d/b/a National Recovery Agency is a women owned business enterprise based on the fundamental mission of 100 % Client Satisfaction.  The organization specializes in Revenue Recovery Solutions defined by the expertise of its talented staff and the centers of excellence for compliance, training and technology.

As a Responsible Revenue Recovery company, NRA Group focuses on the most innovative and comprehensive solutions for its clients and their consumers. NRA Group empowers more than 250 talented employees at its two business operation centers. The business has the following certifications: WBE, SSAE 16 Type II (Compliant), ACA-PPMS and PCI-DSS. For seven consecutive years the company’s growth has been recognized by INC 5000 magazine. American Agencies (specializing in Call Center and Letter Services) and EBO Solutions LLC (Your Extended Business Office specializing in Customer Care and Early Out Services) are wholly owned subsidiaries of NRA Group.

Account Control Technology, Inc. (ACT), a national leader in delivering debt management and recovery solutions, is pleased to announce that employees of its San Angelo office recently donated coats, blankets, linens and $1,267 to Rust Street Ministries, an organization providing material assistance and life skills training to those living in the San Angelo community.

The ACT San Angelo office collected items during November and December, and the money was raised in individual contributions by office employees.

“The winter months can be a very difficult time for many local residents,” said Brian Shively, Director of ACT’s San Angelo office. “ACT is happy to support Rust Street Ministries and their work to help those in need throughout our community.”

Rust Street Minintries is a non-profit organization offering food, clothing, household items, furniture and support to community members needing help. Their outreach programs include a food pantry, a community plot garden, a clothing donation truck, counseling services and life-equipping classes.

Brian Shively, Director of Operations (back row, far right), and other members of the ACT San Angelo office present a donation of cash and goods to representatives of Rust Street Ministries.

Account Control Technology, Inc. is a leader in providing consultative debt management, collection, call center and business office solutions for education, government, commercial and consumer entities. Established in 1990, ACT has been recognized as an Inc. 5000 fastest-growing private company for the past eight years running. The company serves clients nationwide from five office locations: Bakersfield, California; Woodland Hills, California; Mason, Ohio; Dallas, Texas; and San Angelo, Texas. For more information, call 800-394-4228, email info@accountcontrol.com or visit www.accountcontrol.com.