Pete Klipa with Harvest Strategy Group, Inc. featured on Executive Spotlight

As COO, Pete Klipa is responsible for agency recovery, litigation recovery, operations, client services, and human resources. Combined with the rest of the leadership team, Mr. Klipa helps forge the company visions, strategy, and growth.

The experience and capability of the Harvest team. As a receivables industry veteran for 25 years, I had the opportunity to admire Harvest from afar. To be a part of this team is a privilege.

Digital collections. Consumers are increasing their expectations for digital interactions. Forward-thinking companies are making this a priority.

Increased market share penetration by FinTechs. Large lenders will be challenged to move quickly and reduce bureaucracy to compete with nimble players in financial services.

Exceeding stakeholder expectations which include clients, employees, ownership, and vendors.

Leadership is service. The best leaders understand this, and let it guide their day-to-day actions.

This is a wonderful industry for someone that is competitive, analytical, process-oriented, and a problem solver. At the end of the day, seek to help consumers who are on their individual credit journeys. Listen to what consumers are saying, and seek outcomes that either improve or maintain how client brands are viewed.

Keeping my faith and family as top priorities during a lengthy career. I have had the opportunity to work at many great places during my career. They have shaped me, and I like to think I have made them better places.

Leadership by the Book (Ken Blanchard, Phil Hodges, and Bill Hybels)

Shooting Guard for the Boston Celtics.

Despite my advanced age, I still play full-court basketball. Basketball has been my passion for more than 50 years. God-willing I can stay at it for a few more years.