Executive Change: Lee Rigby Joins Gila Corporations Executive Leadership Team

AUSTIN, Texas — Gila Corporation, a nationwide leader in receivables management and business process outsourcing solutions, is pleased to announce the addition of Lee Rigby to its Executive leadership team. Lee has been appointed General Counsel & Senior Vice President of Compliance and Human Resources.

“Bringing an attorney in-house to closely monitor our business operations and ensure legal compliance in all areas of the company is another way we are maintaining our high ethical standards in collecting for our clients,” said Patrick J. Swanick, Chief Executive Officer of Gila Corp. Lee will oversee all areas of risk for the company, provide advice and counsel to the Board of Directors, Officers, and management staff in matters of corporate law and collections under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA). In addition, he will manage all Human Resource functions.

“Lee brings a wealth of experience to our team and allows us to continue to improve our ability to execute for our clients and increase the ethical manner in which we provide those services. Promoting ethical collection practices throughout the Company is our top priority, and Lee will be a tremendous asset,” Swanick added.

Before joining Gila Corp, Lee practiced law with Smith, Robertson, Elliott, Glen, Klein & Bell, LLP in Austin, Texas. Prior to that, he was an associate with Fulbright & Jaworski LLP in Dallas, Texas. Lee earned his law degree from Baylor University School of Law in Waco, Texas, and he obtained a Bachelor of Arts from Clemson University in South Carolina.

About Gila Corporation
Founded in 1991, Gila Corporation 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 (MSB) and Gila Group, the Corporation empowers more than 350 talented employees with advanced technology, data management tools, and leading edge business practices to exceed the expectations of its clients.

Gila Corporation distinguishes itself based on its Experience, Execution, and Ethics; the firm has also achieved ACA International’s Professional Practices Management System (PPMS) certification. For more information, please visit www.GilaCorp.com or call # 1-800-568-7004.