Phillips & Cohen Announces the Hiring of Brooke Teal, SVP Global Compliance and General Counsel

WILMINGTON, Del. -- Phillips & Cohen Associates, Ltd. (PCA), the global leader in deceased account care management and technology solutions, servicing clients in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, and Germany is pleased to announce the appointment of Brooke Teal as SVP, Global Compliance and General Counsel.

Teal will take over from Robert Obringer, who will retire after a highly successful tenure as SVP of Compliance and General Counsel and more than two decades of distinguished service.

Teal is an experienced leader, holding several senior positions, including the head of the legal and compliance at a fintech in the collections industry, the lead attorney at a pre-eminent Creditor's Rights law firm, and as an in-house attorney for two of the top five debt buyers in the nation. Within the industry, Brooke currently serves on the Consumer Relations Consortium Steering Committee and has been actively involved with the Receivables Management Association International’s Legislative Funding Committee.  Teal, also served as the youngest President of the Florida Creditors Bar and was appointed as Secretary of the Florida Small Claims Rules Committee.

Teal commented, “I am excited to join PCA and contribute to its ongoing success. The PCA team places consumers at the heart of the business, investing in technological advancement and continuous improvement to deliver unparalleled customer experience. I look forward to growing the culture of excellence and remaining at the forefront of compliant customer centric operations.”

Howard A. Enders, President and Chief Compliance Officer commented, “We would like to pay tribute to the outstanding contribution Bob has made to PCA Group for almost 25 years. He is a world-class leader who has worked with great passion and energy, and we have been very fortunate to have had his vision, drive, and commitment.  

As we look to the future, we are thrilled to welcome a highly accomplished executive like Brooke, to our team. Brooke’s appointment comes at a time when PCA is focused on strategic growth and expansion. Her experience will be invaluable to the Group, as we continue to expand our global market presence.”

About Phillips & Cohen Associates, Ltd. 

Phillips & Cohen Associates, Ltd. is a specialty receivable management company providing customized services to creditors in a variety of unique market segments.  Phillips & Cohen Associates, Ltd is domestically headquartered in Wilmington, DE, with additional offices in Colorado and Florida as well as international offices in the UK, Canada, Germany, and Australia.  For more information about Phillips & Cohen Associates visit www.phillips-cohen.com. PCA provides Equal Employment Opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, and any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws.