Executive Change: Doug Holt to Gila as IT SVP

Gila, LLC, a nationwide leader in receivables management and business process outsourcing solutions, is pleased to announce the addition of Doug Holt to its Executive team. Mr. Holt has been appointed Senior Vice President of Information Systems and Support. He is in charge of all systems, technology and infrastructure for the Company, and he will report directly to Bruce Cummings, CEO.

“As we continue to expand our offerings in the market, it is critical that we focus on technology to enhance our services and expedite the integration process for our clients,” said Bruce Cummings, Gila’s CEO. “Doug brings a remarkable knowledge of software and systems development, and we look forward to his immediate contributions to our growth,” he added.

Mr. Holt comes to Gila from the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) where he was Deputy CIO, Chief Information Security Officer, and Deputy Executive Director for statewide technology services. At the DIR, Mr. Holt also served as the Director of the e-Government and Web Services Division. Additionally, he has served as an agency CIO and an IT manager.

“As the Company continues its expansion, we are thrilled to have Doug on board. He is a tremendous asset for Gila to focus on the continued execution for our clients and exceeding their performance expectations,” Cummings added.

Mr. Holt earned his Masters in Information Systems, an MBA, as well as a Bachelors Degree in Legal Studies, all from the University of Pittsburgh.

Founded in 1991, Gila, LLC is a leading nationwide provider of receivables management and business process outsourcing solutions. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, the Company offers outsourced collections, payment processing and call center services to governmental entities, financial services clients and higher education institutions across the country. Through its strategic business units, Municipal Services Bureau and Gila Group, the Company empowers more than 350 talented employees with advanced technology, data management tools, and leading edge business practices to exceed the expectations of its clients. MSB collects delinquent court fines, fees and debts for a wide variety of governmental entities. Gila Group specializes in outsourced collections and customer service functions for financial institutions. The Company works with more than 550 clients in 37 states and is licensed to collect throughout the United States. The Company has achieved ACA International’s Professional Practices Management System™ (PPMS™). Additionally, the Company is a SAS 70 (Type II) certified service organization and maintains an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau.