Asset Acceptance Recognized for Women in Leadership

Collector, Dec 2007

HONORS

Asset Acceptance Capital Corp., an ACA member agency in Warren, Mich., has been recognized by the Inforum Center for Leadership and University of Michigan's Ross School of Business as a "Most Valuable Player" (MVP) company in the representation of women in leadership positions.

The 2007 Michigan Women's Leadership Index, produced by the two organizations, measures the presence of women executives in the highest leadership positions of the top 100 publicly-held companies headquartered in Michigan. The index scored Asset Acceptance second overall among eight Michigan companies earning MVP status.

"Having a diverse base of associates, including women in leadership roles, contributes to our business success," said Deanna S. Hatmaker, vice president of human resources, Asset Acceptance Capital Corp. "We are honored to have earned this recognition from these respected organizations."

Among the nine executive officers of Asset Acceptance, three are women: Deborah Everly, senior vice president and chief acquisitions officer; Deanna Hatmaker, vice president of human resources; and Diane Kondrat, vice president of legal collections. Serving on Asset's eight-member board of directors is Jennifer Adams, former vice chairman of World Color Press Inc.

"We're pleased to see new companies on the MVP list like Asset Acceptance Capital and hope that more will take their lead," said Inforum Center for Leadership CEO and President Terry Barclay. "We are very proud of their achievements."