Navigating the Credit Landscape: A Conversation with a Credit Manager
In the complex world of finance and economic management, individuals often find themselves drawn into unexpected career paths. For some, like Alex McEntee, CCE, a Credit Manager at Pendleton Woolen Mills, entering the credit field was not a predetermined choice.
Experian Economic Chartbook
As we prepare for the year ahead, it’s crucial to understand the trends of 2023 that shaped our current economic environment. As could be said for the entire post-pandemic period, last year was one for the history books, complete with ups – including a stronger-than-expected labor market and cooling inflation – and downs – including […]
2023 Holiday Parties
President’s Message – A Sincere Thank You & Board Retreat
I’d like to give a sincere Thank You to those members who participated in NACM’s Membership Survey a few months back. There was so much good information that came out of this project. We have a leadership team organized and working with a consulting partner, XYZ University. We are focused on analyzing the data and […]
2023 Holiday Update
This Report is being republished with permission from RetailStat Throughout 2023, consumers have maintained their spending resiliency amid macroeconomic headwinds. However, the data reflects spending has shifted to higher-priced essentials and back to leisure, travel and other services, while sales of discretionary goods have mostly declined. On the plus side of the economic ledger, in […]
Member Highlight – Tawnya Marsh, CCE NACM National Board of Directors
NACM Commercial Services is thrilled to announce the appointment of Tawnya Marsh, CCE to the NACM National Board of Directors to serve a 3-year term. Marsh is an accomplished Corporate Credit Manager at Pendleton Woolen Mills in Portland, Oregon, and has been in the credit field for over 30 years. Tawnya is a longtime member […]
A Strong Mentor – Darrell Horton
Equally, Kudos to Darrell Horton for his service on NACM’s National Board as a Director and ultimately Chairing the board in 2022. When asked about his experience on the board, he said, “Serving on NACM’s board and ultimately as the Chairperson has been one of the biggest honors of my career as a credit professional. […]
Nurturing Excellence: The Transformative Power of Mentorship
Kendall Payton, editorial associate, NACM National All of us start our careers as a new professional with little-to-no experience, hungry for education and excited for what lies ahead. Mentorship is the bedrock of professional growth and development in the modern workplace. It is the bridge between experience and aspiration. For those seeking guidance, mentors provide […]
Congratulations New Designees Earned in November
Congratulations to these members on their new CBA & CCE designations. Are you interested in education and getting a designation? Check out this guide on the certification program. If you have any questions, contact Shawna Axness. CBA:Lisa Burton, CBA – S. R. Smith LLCTim Cain, CBA – Keen IncJessica Kempton, CBA – PNW Railcars IncMiranda […]
Why Associations Matter to Modern Members
Jamilex Gotay, editorial associate Associations, like the National Association of Credit Management (NACM), play a pivotal role in fostering professional development by serving as hubs for networking, knowledge exchange, and collective growth. In the modern landscape, the role of association members has evolved significantly. Active involvement, from volunteering on committees to spearheading initiatives, not only […]