When you think of President Otto Bielss, what comes to mind? Here a few things we think about… A fearless leader A team player An excellent mentor A dynamic executive A passionate speaker! Dallas Cowboys SUPERFAN! And to add to the list…{one of} SOUTH’s greatest bosses! Each year, SOUTH magazine hosts a contest for local businesses to submit leaders to be recognized as the greatest bosses in the area. Several are nominated, only a few are selected. We’re so proud that our President, Otto Bielss, was among the few chosen for being the incredible boss that he is! Otto is …
Submitted by: Sheila Kramer, Store Manager, Region 12 I started helping out around the family farm at six years old, then went on to work in the family business where I learned to balance money and run a small staff. I ended up with experience in many different areas of employment throughout that time, instilling in me a sense of versatility that gave me so many different career options. I decided to further my education so I could have a career that I enjoy in the lending business. I started my career with TitleMax and have been climbing the ladder …
Submitted by: Savannah Kitchens, General Manager, Region 15 I am a single mother of two young girls. I’ve had three jobs my whole life and have excelled in each, but it wasn’t until I started with this Company five and half years ago that I imagined I could be financially stable and afford a great life for myself and for my children as their sole breadwinner. I am also able to show my daughters that you can be a woman in a position of leadership. TitleMax has provided me the opportunity and motivation to further pursue my education, and after …
Submitted by: Melyssia Santiago, Regional Director of Operations, Region 5 I am the oldest of four children and was raised by an incredibly strong and dedicated mother. She taught us that you should be positive, enthusiastic, and always exhibit a can-do attitude because the only one that can hold you back is YOU! Because of my mother, I firmly believe that you have to visualize what you want and take the necessary steps to go after that goal. I began my career with the Company as a General Manager (“GM”) at TitleMax, and after successfully growing three stores within a …
Read about how our current Veterans have transitioned their military skills and experience into successful business careers. Submitted by: Jim Vaughan, United States Navy IC3 Senior VP Operations – East I wouldn’t trade anything for the time I spent in the Navy. When asked, I always say the Navy provided me with the two greatest experiences in my life. During my enlistment, I learned the true value of education and I met my wife who was attending college where I was stationed. Growing up, I was always curious about how things worked and operated. If it made a sound or …
Submitted by: Lindsay Gray, Area Recruiting Manager For an active job seeker, one of the most concerning elements in a job hunt is whether you will be a culture fit within an organization. Many people brush this to the side initially when other aspects of a job opportunity serve a higher level of importance at the given moment, such as compensation and benefits. While providing monetarily for yourself or your family is extremely important, in the long run it is just as important to fit in within an organization’s values, practices, and “culture.” According to TheBalance.com, “Culture Fit” is defined …
Each month, two TMX Ambassadors are recognized for personifying all four of the Company’s values: Excellence, Integrity, Enthusiasm, and Respect. These employees display our Company values in every facet of their careers. A very special thank you to both of these TMX Ambassadors for all their hard work and dedication in making us the great company we are today! Join us in congratulating Kasey Fisher on being selected as one of our July TMX Ambassadors! Kasey is the store manager at our Waco,TX location. Here is what Kasey had to say about her journey with the Company: “I started working with …
Read about how our current Veterans have transitioned their military skills and experience into successful business careers. Submitted by: Theodore Helgesen, Chief Operating Officer and Former Army Persian Farsi Linguist I am a champion of our Veterans Hiring Commitment, TMX Project SERV. I am a U.S. Army Veteran, with four years in the Army Reserve as a Crew Chief on OH -58 and UH-1 helicopters and four years active duty as an Airborne Military Intelligence Linguist in the 18th Airborne Corp in Fort Bragg North Carolina and the 2nd Armored Calvary Unit in Fort Polk Louisiana. When I began my …
Submitted by: Kristen DuBose, Director of Talent Acquisition, Operations In today’s world there are roughly 1,000 applications for every open position; so, managing your brand is a key factor in landing your dream job, now more than ever. Did you know that 33% of employers make a hiring decision within the first 90 seconds of an interview? This enhances the importance of body language, personality, executive presence, and so many other intangible qualities that are part of your personal brand. Most major organizations have a branding strategy that includes phrases, logos, and jingles. These things help define the organization, its …
Each month, two TMX Ambassadors are recognized for personifying all four of the Company’s values: Excellence, Integrity, Enthusiasm, and Respect. These employees display our Company values in every facet of their careers. A very special thank you to both of these TMX Ambassadors for all their hard work and dedication in making us the great company we are today! Join us in congratulating Amy Monreal on being selected as one of our July TMX Ambassadors! Amy is the general manager at our Huntsville, AL (Huntsville 4) location. Here is what Amy had to say about her journey with the Company: “Three …
