NASHVILLE, Tenn. -

Primeritus Financial Services, a provider of repossession management, remarketing, title services and skip-tracing services, recently hired Wayne Acklen as chief financial officer, effective immediately.

The company indicated Acklen will be responsible for leading Primertus’ financial, accounting, compliance and IT operations.

"Because of its continued growth, Primeritus is expanding its executive management team and is very pleased to welcome Wayne Acklen to the team,” Primeritus chief executive officer Chuck Tapp said. “Wayne is a proven leader with world-class financial acumen who shares our values and commitment to serving clients and the community. 

“Acklen is an ideal fit for Primeritus,” Tapp added.

Acklen, a seasoned financial professional, comes to Primeritus with more than 25 years of service and has developed expertise in finance, accounting, budgeting, forecasting, reporting to the Securities and Exchange Commission, risk management, investor relations, mergers and acquisitions, audit, tax, servicing operations and strategic planning. 

Moreover, Primeritus highlighted Acklen has extensive experience in leading finance operations and driving profitable growth.  Acklen previously served as CFO of the The Britt Hunt Company, Pedestal Foods, and Gibson Guitar Corp.

Prior to entering private industry, Acklen was a partner at KPMG. 

“Primeritus’ impressive trajectory and growth model made this an ideal opportunity for me, and an offer that I was pleased to accept,” Acklen said. “Primeritus has positioned itself as one of the fastest growing companies within the industry.

“I look forward to supporting the company's expansive growth and revenue plans as we continue to establish Primeritus as a top-tier service provider for our customers,” he went on to say.