Submitted by: Michelle Cook, District Director of Operations For the fourth year in a row, Tennessee and North Georgia Districts 143, 25, and 35 collected and donated between 500-700 used printer toner cartridges to an organization based out of Chattanooga, TN called: FACES: The National Craniofacial Association. This organization supports children born with cranio-facial abnormalities and their families who are financially unable to take their child to major medical centers where specialized craniofacial teams provide the safest and most advanced treatments for building a face and skull. There is never a charge for any service provided by FACES, including travel, …
Submitted by: Jamie Lane, Director of Communications We have some exciting news! We are thrilled to announce that Lindsey Reed Smith, our current Senior VP of talent, has been promoted to our first-ever chief people officer! Our Company has experienced a tremendous year in terms of development and growth and much of that cultural shift can be attributed to Lindsey’s leadership. President Otto Bielss announced, “It is my honor to promote Lindsey into this inaugural role as she has been a dedicated confidante to the leaders within our organization and truly is the heartbeat of the TMX Finance Family of …
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: 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: Donna Smith In 2009, after 26 years in the automotive retail business in a finance support role, I was ready for a more personal challenge. I researched the TMX Finance Family of Companies and was an immediate believer! The excitement that exuded from the District Director I interviewed with was contagious. After all, how many companies are structured in transparency to allow every team member an opportunity to advance with unlimited earning potential? I began my career here as a Customer Service Representative and after six months of learning invaluable relationship-selling skills from a veteran store operator, I was …
Submitted by: Katelynn Migues I was always the girl who not only doubted herself, but who always seemed to be doubted by others. But ever since I was young, I have always found ways to do things on my own. I always saved money to get what I wanted before anyone could buy it for me and I would save hundreds! I knew what I wanted and I worked hard to make it happen. Through my experiences, I have learned to push myself to keep moving forward. I’m now 21 years old with a home I purchased for myself at …
Submitted by: Alheli “Lily” Zuniga I came to the United States over 24 years ago and since day one, I always wanted to do something good for myself. I have had a total of three jobs in my entire work life. I spent nine years with one company where I learned to be loyal, dedicated, and passionate. In those nine years, I was able to start from the bottom and move up to eventually oversee more than 25 employees. My experience there, along with my determination to become part of something bigger, got me where I am today. Every day I …
What Memorial Day Means to Me Submitted by: Joseph Trella, District Director of Operations When I was young man, Memorial Day was a holiday where we recognized the many sacrifices members of the military made for our Country. But until I joined the United States Marine Corp, I never knew how deep those sacrifices went or how those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our Country should be honored. I have always wanted to serve my Country. I knew that becoming a United States Marine was my destiny as a young man. I joined the Marine Corps based on the …
