These women flourish in what might be the most challenging segment of auto finance.

The inaugural class of Women in Collections and Recoveries honorees is presented by American Recovery Service (ARS). The 13 honorees come from both large, nationwide companies and smaller, family businesses. But all provide crucial services and support to make the entire industry function.

The group also will be highlighted during Used Car Week, which begins on Nov. 14 in San Diego.

The honorees include:

—Angelica Aguiar, servicing director, Westlake Financial Services

—Kristina Berrios, repossession team lead, Northwest FCU

—Claudia Cantu, senior director, loan servicing, DriveTime

—Mercedes Cayon, loan resolution supervisor – remarketing, Grow Financial FCU

—Bryanna Cox, vice president, Asset Resolutions

—Stephanie Findley, president, I R Services

—Melissa Green AVP, director of recovery operations, C&F Finance Co.

—Venus Hernandez, assistant collection manager, Credit Security Acceptance Corp.

—Claudia Plascencia, senior vice president, Resolvion

—Danyell Price, regional collections manager, Byrider

—Laurie Straten, senior vice president of servicing, Consumer Portfolio Services

—Raquel Thrist, director of domestic collections, Stellantis Financial Services US

—Tonya Thompson, repossession remarketing manager, Sensible Auto Finance

Learn more about their careers and experiences through the current digital edition of SubPrime Auto Finance News, which is available via this website.