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[row][column xs=”8″ sm=”10″]Submitted by: Shahnee Vickers, General Manager Macon, Georgia[/column][/row] On January 21, 2017 approximately 40 tornadoes touched down in Georgia which took the lives of at least 15 people and injured 43 others. Albany, Georgia took a massive hit and a significant amount of lives have been affected. On Monday, January 23, our District, which consists of 11 stores, launched a district-wide collection effort headed by Mary Keller (Fran) from our TitleMax store in Warner Robins, Georgia. Because Fran is from Albany, her family and friends were directly affected by this devastation. As a family, we feel like it …

The Talent Team is always looking for new ways to be innovative – whether that means rolling out succession planning to create clear career paths for our team members, or thinking outside the box to improve the candidate experience, we never waste an opportunity to optimize the efficiency and quality of our teams. How are we doing it next? Our Workforce and Succession Planning team has developed a 6-month long mentorship program, where existing and successful leaders will be paired up with rising talent within the organization. Introducing: TEAM UP! The addition of this program is paramount to the development …

Congratulations to Richard Nunn on becoming one of our January TMX Ambassadors! Richard has been with the Company since 2013, read what he had to say about his journey with us so far. “I started my career with the TMX Finance Family of Companies in 2013 and I have had the pleasure of working with some of the best and brightest leaders in our industry. Through the leadership of my District Directors of Operations who has supported my career and helped develop my leadership and managerial skills along the way, I have also had the mentorship and tutelage of my …

Recently, the TMX Finance Family of Companies created a new Company website. We wanted to create a website that paints the full picture of what our Company is all about and what we do here every day. We want everyone to see how we help people and make a difference in the lives of our customers and our team members. Throughout the new site, you will hear the words “family” and “team” – in our videos, in our TMX Ambassador testimonials, when reading about career opportunities, and more. We are very proud of the team-oriented, family environment we foster here …

[row][column xs=”8″ sm=”10″]Story Submitted By: Brent Nelson, GM Morristown, TN[/column][/row] I can’t explain how I felt the morning I woke up to the horrific news about the wildfires destroying Gatlinburg, TN- a place that holds so many wonderful memories for so many of us. I wanted to do something to help the victims who had to evacuate their homes so quickly and with little warning, so I rallied my team at our TitleMax store in Morristown, TN and we immediately sprang into action! We found out what items were needed at the shelters housing the wildfire evacuees and we spread …

Remember our awesome Golden Ticket winners? They are team members who are recognized by our President for doing outstanding things every day and are awarded a pair of tickets to a Dallas Mavericks game. Each of the November golden ticket winners has attended a Mavs game and sent us a recap of their experience. Check them out below and find out why they were nominated. Stay tuned for the December winners and their recaps! Golden Ticket Winner Preston Grimshaw, Financial Analyst Dallas, TX Read why Thadd Tokerud, Director of Financial Planning Analysis, nominated Preston: While Preston could still be considered …

In my role as a VP of Operations, I try to meet every single person on my team in every store in my division. My team is important to me and I work very hard to foster an atmosphere of development and guidance to help team members learn and grow in their roles and to prepare them for their future roles within our Company. Every once in a while, I meet someone extra special that stands out from the others. I want to introduce everyone to someone who has made a remarkable impression on me, her team leaders, and her …

Congratulations to Preston Grimshaw, Financial Analyst; Marc Ybarra, Infrastructure Manager; and Jill Harrison, Online Operations Manager on receiving our Company President’s highly coveted Dallas Mavericks tickets! These team members did not just win the tickets through luck, they were recognized for their hard work, positive attitudes, and ability to make great things happen. Each team member will receive two tickets for them and a guest and can we just tell you- these are prime Dallas Mavs seats. Check out the photo above and take a good guess at who that is standing up from his floor seat… It’s MARK CUBAN!!! Stay …

At the TMX Finance Family of Companies, we don’t just tell our team members what they need to know. We show them through innovative and cutting-edge videos that our team of editors and producers create using our in-house production studio. Many companies outsource video production, but we believe so strongly in the power of video to engage and inspire our team members that we’ve built our very own studio, complete with soundstage and green screen. Team members have to wade through a variety of messages every day, so by using video as our primary communications vehicle we are able to …

[row][column xs=”8″ sm=”10″]Story Submitted By: Jared Taylor, General Manager – Bristol, TN[/column][/row] On October 13, 2016, I had the distinct honor to present my District Director of Operations, Shawn Robison, with the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Patriot Award. I’m currently serving in the Army National Guard and Shawn, along with this Company, have been very supportive. I wanted to recognize Shawn as a way of thanking him for always being respectful, encouraging, and understanding of my military commitment. The ESGR works to develop and promote supportive work environments for Service members in the Reserve Components. The …