Executive Change: Timothy Bauer to Academy Collection Service

 
Academy Collection Service, Inc. announced the appointment of Timothy J. Bauer to the newly created position of Chief Executive Officer. Bauer will be responsible for all areas of the current business and development of new opportunities for growth. As Chief Executive Officer, he will report directly to Keith Dickstein, Owner and Chairman.

During the past 27 years Bauer has served in a variety of executive roles within the ARM industry, most recently holding dual roles as Executive Vice President of Outsourcing Solutions Inc (OSI) and President of OSI Portfolio Services (OSIPS). Prior to his time at OSI and OSIPS, he was an Executive Vice President at Risk Management Alternatives, Inc. (RMA).  Previous to joining the agency world in 1995, Bauer spent 15 years as a partner in the Minneapolis law firm of Messerli & Kramer PA.

"We are thrilled to add an executive of Tim’s caliber to our senior management team," said Keith Dickstein, Owner and Chairman of Academy. "Today is the beginning of a new chapter in the evolution of Academy. Tim has one of the more unique backgrounds in the ARM industry.  In addition to being an attorney, he has managed operations, sales and marketing, including new product development and portfolio acquisitions. Additionally, he has been actively involved in identifying and opening new sites as well as acquiring companies and integrating those acquisitions. Tim’s proven leadership skills and team-oriented approach fit perfectly into Academy’s business model and culture. We look forward to recognizing the benefits of Tim’s experience and expertise as Academy continues to evolve."

According to Bauer, "Academy has a tremendous legacy.  They have the reputation of excellent operational performance for their clients. While they have grown dramatically over the last 5-10 years, they are well positioned for additional growth.  I am joining a terrific senior leadership team, one that is highly regarded within our industry.” Bauer added, “…the ARM industry is changing rapidly.  We are a service business.   Successful companies like Academy are able to adapt quickly to change to properly service their clients. Academy is the right size and has the right culture to be nimble in reacting to the ever changing needs of our clients.”