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#DefineYourDrive: Adversity

#DefineYourDrive: Adversity

I’m passionate about my family, my heritage, all people, and Texas, but most of all I am passionate about the people I work with and the work I do. I have had the experience of working many different jobs, from a radio disc jockey to a project manager for a construction company. I am always open to expanding my knowledge base and going out of my comfort zone. The only competitiveness that I desire is with my own self and I cheer on the person next to me! I have been fortunate to have supervisors that have given me the …

The GMs Tell All: Patricia Morena

The GMs Tell All: Patricia Morena

We’re excited to launch a new video series based on our recent GM Town Hall Meetings. The internal Company videos are a compilation of several Town Hall style meetings our Company President, Otto Bielss, held virtually with our store operations team members across the country. The General Managers asked the questions and our leadership team was ready with the answers! These are unscripted meetings where our team members discuss their ideas, ask questions, or share concerns. Read about some of our team members who participated in the meetings as they share their experience. Submitted by: Patricia Morena, General Manager, North Richland …

The GMs Tell All: Gus Perea

The GMs Tell All: Gus Perea

We’re excited to launch a new video series based on our recent GM Town Hall Meetings. The internal Company videos are a compilation of several Town Hall style meetings our Company President, Otto Bielss, held virtually with our store operations team members across the country. The General Managers asked the questions and our leadership team was ready with the answers! These are unscripted meetings where our team members discuss their ideas, ask questions, or share concerns. Read about some of our team members who participated in the meetings as they share their experience. Submitted by: Gustavo Perea, General Manager, Palmdale …

The GMs Tell All: Yvonne Aintablian

The GMs Tell All: Yvonne Aintablian

We’re excited to launch a new video series based on our recent GM Town Hall Meetings. The internal Company videos are a compilation of several Town Hall style meetings our Company President, Otto Bielss, held virtually with our store operations team members across the country. The General Managers asked the questions and our leadership team was ready with the answers! These are unscripted meetings where our team members discuss their ideas, ask questions, or share concerns. Read about some of our team members who participated in the meetings as they share their experience. Submitted by: Yvonne Aintablian, General Manager, West Covina …

School Supplies = Success!

School Supplies = Success!

Submitted by: Jamie Lane, Director of Internal Communications  Throughout July and August, we held our first Company-wide Back-to-School Supply Drive. This drive event was just the first of many fundraising opportunities we recently rolled out as part of our new TMX Cares Community Initiatives commitment. Our stores across the country have been holding separate back-to-school supply drives for many years, which is why we decided it was time to bring everyone together at the same time to support our local children, schools, and non-profits in a unified approach. This drive event is an important part of our TMX Cares commitment …

TMX Cares: A Company-Wide Initiative!

TMX Cares: A Company-Wide Initiative!

We believe in helping people and have made it our business to care for the communities where we live and work! Our newest TMX Cares commitment reflects the local nature of our business as we strive to make a difference in the lives of our neighbors in need and helps us to address the educational needs, food, and overall health and wellness of those in our communities. We recently launched a new Company-wide commitment to host quarterly donation drives at our 1,200 plus store locations and our two corporate offices. According to President Otto Bielss, “It’s very important for our …

#DefineYourDrive: Helping Others

#DefineYourDrive: Helping Others

To honor our veteran hiring commitment, TMX PROJECT SERV, we are recognizing veterans within our Company; sharing their transition into a civilian career and how their military experience has helped them succeed. Submitted by: Jose Mercado, General Manager  I joined the U.S. Army Military Police Corps in 1984 and served until 1996, then served during Desert Storm with the 1st Cavalry Division. My time in the military changed my life, teaching me self-discipline and self-motivation. I also traveled the world and experienced many different cultures personally, which taught me that there is a whole other world out there that we …

President Otto Bielss, named one of SOUTH Magazine’s GREATEST bosses of 2017!

President Otto Bielss, named one of SOUTH Magazine’s GREATEST bosses of 2017!

When you think of President Otto Bielss, what comes to mind? Here a few things we think about… A fearless leader A team player An excellent mentor A dynamic executive A passionate speaker! Dallas Cowboys SUPERFAN! And to add to the list…{one of} SOUTH’s greatest bosses! Each year, SOUTH magazine hosts a contest for local businesses to submit leaders to be recognized as the greatest bosses in the area. Several are nominated, only a few are selected. We’re so proud that our President, Otto Bielss, was among the few chosen for being the incredible boss that he is! Otto is …

#DefineYourDrive: Versatility

#DefineYourDrive: Versatility

Submitted by: Sheila Kramer, Store Manager, Region 12 I started helping out around the family farm at six years old, then went on to work in the family business where I learned to balance money and run a small staff. I ended up with experience in many different areas of employment throughout that time, instilling in me a sense of versatility that gave me so many different career options. I decided to further my education so I could have a career that I enjoy in the lending business. I started my career with TitleMax and have been climbing the ladder …

#DefineYourDrive: Financial Security

#DefineYourDrive: Financial Security

Submitted by: Savannah Kitchens, General Manager, Region 15  I am a single mother of two young girls. I’ve had three jobs my whole life and have excelled in each, but it wasn’t until I started with this Company five and half years ago that I imagined I could be financially stable and afford a great life for myself and for my children as their sole breadwinner. I am also able to show my daughters that you can be a woman in a position of leadership. TitleMax has provided me the opportunity and motivation to further pursue my education, and after …