FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
For More Information, Please Contact:
Patrick J. Swanick,
Chief Executive Officer
Gila Corporation
d/b/a/ Municipal Services Bureau (MSB)
d/b/a Gila Group
512.323.4231
Patrick.Swanick@GilaCorp.com
BRUCE CUMMINGS JOINS GILA CORPORATION’S
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
September 25, 2009 – Austin, Texas - Gila Corporation, through its two business
units, Municipal Services Bureau (MSB) and Gila Group, is pleased to announce the
election of Bruce Cummings, President, to its Board of Directors.
“Bruce is a tremendous asset to the Company’s Executive leadership team. As
President he has fostered innovation throughout the organization while also capitalizing
on opportunities for continued growth,” said Patrick J. Swanick, Chief Executive Officer
of Gila Corporation and Board member. Bruce currently leads the Company’s sales,
marketing and business development efforts, as well as the MSB government
collections business and the Information Systems and Support (ISS) organization.
“Bruce brings significant value to the Company and we are privileged to have him join
our Board of Directors and expand his influence,” Swanick added.
Bruce joined the Company in 2007 as Vice President of Marketing and Business
Development. He was later named Chief Marketing Officer, followed by his promotion to
President in 2008. He earned an MBA Degree from Syracuse University and Bachelor
of Science Degrees from the University of Arizona and the State University of New York
at Fredonia. Bruce also serves as Vice President to the Texas chapter of ACA
International’s Board of Directors.
About Gila Corporation
Founded in 1991, Gila Corporation is a leading nationwide provider of receivables
management and business process outsourcing solutions. Headquartered in Austin,
Texas, the Company offers outsourced collections, payment processing and call center
services to governmental entities, financial services clients and higher education
institutions across the country. Through its strategic business units, Municipal Services
Bureau (MSB) and Gila Group, the Corporation empowers more than 350 talented
employees with advanced technology, data management tools, and leading edge
business practices to exceed the expectations of its clients. MSB collects delinquent
court fines, fees and debts for a wide variety of governmental entities. Gila Group
specializes in outsourced collections and customer service functions for financial
institutions.
Gila Corporation distinguishes itself based on its Experience, Execution, and Ethics;
the firm has also achieved ACA International’s Professional Practices Management
System (PPMS) certification. For more information, please visit www.GilaCorp.com or
call # 1-800-568-7004.
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