Cherokee Media Group is proud to recognize this year’s Women in Collections and Recoveries, presented by American Recovery Service.

We were privileged to receive a record number of nominations for this program, leading to 20 industry leaders being recognized.

The honorees include:

JJ Amick, client & vendor manager, United Recovery & Remarketing

TJ Baggett, chief operating officer, Loss Prevention Services

Terri Buntin, manager, loan servicing, Flagship Credit Acceptance

Misty Carson, SVP, strategic sales, Primeritus Financial Services

Darcy Case, owner, Indiana Recovery Services

Deserea Chevarria, recovery and remarketing manager, American Finance

Jennifer Cruise, senior assistant director of loss mitigation, Bridgecrest

Marcelle Egley Sparks, president, ABA Recovery

Heather Ford, SVP of product and marketing, MBSi

Peggy Hood, vice president of operations, Location Services

Becky Igo, regional vice president Allied Solutions

Laura Johnson SVP, recovery operations, Millennium Capital & Recovery Corporation

Stephanie Lemire, vice president transport, American Recovery Service

Renee Low, training & education coordinator, Harding Brooks Insurance Agency

Erin Matthews, operations manager – auto recovery, Upstart

Kelsea Murff, remarketing internal operations manager, LaneLink

Mayra Nolasco, asset recovery manager, Consumer Portfolio Services

Jessica Roth, SVP, operations, MVTRAC

Kathleen Toal, senior director, client relations, RDN

Wendy Westwick, vice president, asset recovery & remarketing, Huntington National Bank

Cherokee Media Group is privileged to receive so many genuine nominations for our awards program. Here is just a sampling of what was sent as part of this year’s Women in Collections and Recoveries.

About Jamie Amick:

“Jamie (JJ) serves as the dynamic and highly respected leader of our nationwide repossession team. With an unparalleled depth of knowledge in the repossession industry, she expertly navigates the complexities of the business while staying ahead of industry trends and technological advancements. Her strategic approach, combined with her exceptional ability to foster strong relationships with clients and vendors, sets her apart as a true industry leader.

“Beyond her expertise, Jamie is a visionary leader who inspires her team with her dedication, innovation, and unwavering commitment to excellence. Her ability to integrate cutting-edge technology into operational strategies has streamlined efficiencies and elevated service standards across the board. She is not only a driving force behind United Team’s success but also a recognized and influential figure in the repossession industry as a whole. Jamie’s leadership, expertise, and passion make her an invaluable asset to our organization and the industry at large.”

About Becky Igo:

“I have worked with Becky for the last 15 years. Prior to her employment with Allied Solutions Becky served as a consultant for Allied Solutions. Because of her professional skills, experience and talent Becky was able to provide consultancy that has led to products and services brought to the market since 2024 and provided millions of dollars of benefit to financial institutions and their consumers.

“Becky is a consummate professional. She listens, learns and provides service for financial institutions that ensure recovery optimization for multiple facets of their organizations. Becky is a strong advocate for our industry, financial institutions, recovery providers and the ecosystem for our industry.

“Our organization and customers of Becky’s understand the importance and criticality of the services, products and professional consultancy she provides. In 2024, the services Becky has developed and deployed led to over $100 million of financial recovery for her clients and more importantly, their consumers. There is no better representative of our industry than Becky for this award.”

About Marcelle Egley Sparks:

“Marcelle is a second-generation owner who has conducted herself with professionalism and integrity for many years. She tirelessly gives of herself and her time in her volunteer role as VP of the ARA as well as the president of CALR. She gave an outstanding presentation at UCW 2024.”

About Renee Low:

“Renee has been in the repossession space for over 20 years training, educating and helping this Industry in many facets.  Over the years she has gone from an insurance program manager, where she single-handedly started up an insurance program to help our industry. the last five years she has worked closely with the national & state associations educating and assisting their members.”

About Wendy Westwick:

“I am honored to nominate Wendy Westwick of Huntington National Bank for the 2025 Women in Collections & Recoveries recognition. Her professionalism, leadership, and commitment to strong industry partnerships set her apart and make her a deserving candidate for this honor.”

Learn more about these successful women through their anecdotes and recommendations published in the March issue of SubPrime Auto Finance News. These women also will be in the spotlight during Used Car Week, which begins on Nov. 17 at the Red Rock Resort in Las Vegas.

Nick Zulovich is senior editor with Cherokee Media Group and can be reached at nzulovich@cherokeemediagroup.com.