NACM Southwest

February - March
2015
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The start of a new year is a time when we take stock of the past year and lay out plans on how to
make this year even better. This is not as easy as it sounds, especially in the world of credit, where
the landscape is always changing and may not be as it appears. For most of 2014 we saw an improving economy and credit environment with optimism blowing in the wind. But as the year wound
down, here in Texas we felt the winds start to change as energy prices dropped…and drop they did!
So while our economy is more diverse than it has ever been, this will still have its impact on credit in
2015, it’s just a matter of how much.
With this unending economic uncertainty, going back to the basics can often be the best approach.
NACM has the tools and programs that can help you do just that, from the comprehensive National
Trade Credit Report to Industry Credit Groups to full collection services and more. What makes these
NACM tools and services so valuable is because our members are an integral part of their success.
One example of this is the importance of members contributing their accounts receivable data. It
helps build a strong and timely credit report and for good customers to get a good report. It’s also
important to note that NACM does not sell or give our member’s data to anyone...this is always confidential and only available to other members!
Another area where our members’ participation is critical is Industry Credit Groups. The data shared
is timely, relevant and can be critical in day to day credit management. And as important as this data
is, it is often the verbal information and networking at the meeting which can be the most valuable.
Please make every effort to attend your groups meetings…for yours and every member’s benefit.
All the Best in 2015,
Jay E. Tenney, Chairman of the Board
Baker Hughes, Inc.
BASIC Equipment
Cantex, Inc.
Contractors Building Supply
Fairmont Hotel
First Financial Bankshares, Inc.
G6 Hospitality, LLC
Great American Insurance Companies
The Lone Star Circuit
P F O Global
Snap Drape International
Unified Power
Watson & Chalin
Career Development
engage: your mind. your peers. your career
Educational Seminars
Texas Bonds & Liens
March 20, 2015
Teleconference
Everything About Credit Insurance
May 8, 2015
Click here for registration form.
more information coming soon
Credit Apps & Collections:
Teleconference
Everything you NEED to know
Credit & Sales, Working Together
June 19, 2015
April 10, 2015
more information coming soon
more information coming soon
Education Classes
CAP III Financial Statement Analysis
3/28/15 - 5/2/15
Click here for registration form.
Exam Dates and Application Deadlines
This year’s Credit Executive of the Year is Denise Taylor, CCE, who is a true NACM supporter. She
enjoyed and excelled on the journey from CBA to CCE. “Up and coming” credit professionals have
benefited from the mentoring provided by Denise. She is always there to lend a hand to those
looking for help in the credit department. Denise has chaired the West Texas Industry Credit Group
in which she is heavily involved. She also attends and participates at meetings, and her input is
invaluable. Her employer, City Pipe & Supply (Odessa, TX) supports her membership in NACM.
Denise has also given her time generously to serve on the NACM Southwest Board of Directors.
She took the giant step and attended The Graduate School of Credit and Financial Management at
Dartmouth. The East Coast holds a place in her heart since her daughter recently relocated there,
and her son proudly serves in the US Air Force.
L-R: Mickey Stephenson, Denise Taylor, CCE
We extend our sincere congratulations to you, Denise.
College Tuition Scholarship
NACM SOUTHWEST MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
The NACM Southwest Memorial Scholarship was created to honor past NACM Southwest members who gave generously of their time and
expertise to serve their Association. This $1,000 scholarship is available to graduating high school seniors of NACM Southwest members and
staff who have achieved academic excellence while also being involved in high school and community activities. Applications are available by
emailing Katie Sartin at katie@nacmsw.com The deadline for receipt of completed applications is April 1, 2015.
DID YOU KNOW THAT NACM NATIONAL
AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS?
Every year at the Credit Congress a silent auction is held benefiting the NACM Scholarship Foundation
which grants scholarships to credit professionals. Click on the link below to see what’s available!
Scholarship Information
Take A Look
Source: NACM National
Article by: Bradley P. Wilson, CFP,
Christensen Wealth Management Group of Wells Fargo Advisors
Credit: The American Lawyers Quarterly
Martin Brown
Bank of Texas
Jay Tenney
Trade Risk Group
Tiffany Davis
Complete Energy Services
Lynnette Warman
Culhane Meadows, PLLC
Dawn Dickert, CCE
Lehigh Hanson, Inc.
Kenny Wine
Ryerson/Tull South
Toni Drake, CCE
TRM Financial Services, Inc.
Dottie Smith
NACM Southwest
Roxanne Price, CCE
Hanson Aggregrates
Abby Odneal, CAE
NACM Southwest
Don Smith, CCE
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