ATLANTA, March 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Fortiva® Retail
Credit, the leader in second-look point of sale financing, today
announced the promotions of Ed
Beldowicz to SVP of Client Development and Tessa Komer to VP of Client Development. As key
members of the team, Beldowicz and Komer are responsible for
growing partner relationships, maximizing retail credit program
success, and providing an overall prime experience.
"Already, Ed has provided exceptional leadership and has proven
his ability to provide impactful results for both the Fortiva
Retail Credit organization and our client partners," said
David Caruso, Chief Commercial
Officer – Retail Credit. "Now, in adding Tessa, we are thrilled to
expand capacity, deepen existing partnerships, and further enhance
our dedication to key market presence in home furnishings, consumer
electronics, home improvement, big box/specialty retail, eCommerce,
and elective medical. Ed and Tessa are a powerhouse team dedicated
to one of our most important initiatives."
For almost 20 years, Beldowicz has fostered the
organization's largest client relationships, while also working
with strategic partners to solidify new business. With his
partnership and transaction experience focused on the
less-than-prime consumer finance space, Beldowicz has worked to
successfully educate hundreds of retailers and partners on the
importance of this untapped consumer credit segment. Joining
Beldowicz, after 7 years directing Fortiva's retail marketing
division, Komer brings over a decade of experience successfully
strengthening existing partnership portfolios. Her ability to
identify new revenue-driving opportunities for clients, along with
her proven marketing perspective, will enhance Fortiva's already
strong relationships by fostering symbiotic long-term growth and
strategic thought partnerships.
"I'm excited to expand upon the level of support our clients
receive," said Beldowicz. "Second look financing is a key component
to a tiered financing program and our clients recognize its
importance to their customers and the bottom line. Fortiva's client
focus helps retailers optimize their financing programs, increase
revenue and create lasting customer relationships."
About Fortiva Retail
Credit
Fortiva® Retail Credit is a
technology-enabled second look consumer credit program issued by
The Bank of Missouri. The program
leverages instant decisioning capabilities, deep underwriting and a
paperless process to provide a best-in-class retail finance program
for its clients. The flexible technology platform utilized provides
a loan decision to consumers within seconds. Clients in a number of
markets such as Furniture, Big Box/Specialty Retail, Flooring, Home
Improvement, HVAC, Electronics, offer the program for second look
financing both in-store and online. Fortiva® Retail
Credit serves all U.S. markets including Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The Fortiva Retail Credit
program is managed by subsidiaries of Atlanticus Holdings
Corporation (NASDAQ: ATLC).
For more information, press only:
Caroline Yancey
(404) 875-3400
yancey@postoncommunications.com
For more information:
www.fortivaretailcredit.com
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