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Collateral Specialists Inc.

 

CSI is a nationwide leader in inspection services. CSI provides leasing companies, banks, finance companies and other funding sources the assistance needed to verify their collateral. Through the utilization of the latest technology and over 650 field representatives in all fifty states, Canada and Puerto Rico, CSI can provide lenders with an accurate accounting of their security interest. CSI's senior management has an average of 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. CSI's field representatives are professionals who are skilled in performing a wide variety of inspections. CSI recognizes that communication and attention to detail are the hallmarks of any successful inspection program. Therefore, CSI will communicate all aspects of the inspection process from scheduling to completion. Because everyone's requirements vary, CSI will work with lenders to customize a program to meet their needs.

About the Company

Location

Company Name: Collateral Specialists Inc.

Address: 250 Bel Marin Keys Blvd., Suite G2

City: Novato

State: AL

Zip: 94949

Country: United States

Web Site: http://www.csina.com


Contact Information

Phone: 415-883-5700

Fax: 415-883-5795

Contact 1

Name: James L. Jennings

Title: President

Phone: 415-883-5700

Fax: 415-883-5795

jjennings@csina.com

Contact 2

Name: Brian Jennings

Title: Executive Vice President

Phone: 415-883-5700

Fax: 415-883-5795

bjennings@csina.com


Contact 3

Name: Kevin Power

Title: Vice President of Operations

Phone: 415-883-5700

Fax: 415-883-5795

kpower@csina.com

Contact 4

Name: Paul G. Hanson

Title: Executive Director of Marketing

Phone: 877-383-0373

Fax: 877-383-0373

phanson@csina.com


Business Profile

Business Profile

Type of company: Equipment Inspections

Year Company Established: 1995

Products / Services Offered: CSI conducts lease equipment, business verifications and delinquent inspection services. This service is available nationwide and can be utilized for all types of equipment. With CSI's Rapid Response Service, inspections are completed within 24-48 hours. With accurate, physical on-site inspection of collateral, CSI's clients can be assured that their equipment is where it was reported to be. Timely service can make an important difference such as when the existence of equipment needs to be verified before the release of funds. CSI provides Equipment Inspections, Floor Plan Inspections, Inventory Verification, Site Inspections, SBA Inspections and Vehicle Inspections. CSI can be depended on for its expertise to provide a quality, timely inspection.


Company Executives

Company Executive

Bio:  James Jennings, President, wholly owns Collateral Specialists Inc. He has over twenty-five years of experience in developing and implementing collateral finance programs for financial institutions and borrowers. He has worked with hundreds of financial institutions in establishing systems to monitor asset based loans and secured distribution programs. He is also a past chairperson of the suppliers committee of the United Association of Equipment Leasing (UAEL).

Company Executive

Bio:  Brian Jennings, General Manager, has been involved in the systems analysis area of the collateral management industry for the last nine years. He holds a BS in Business Administration from San Francisco State University and an MBA from Wake Forest University.

Company Executive

Bio:  Kevin P. Power, Vice President of Operations, has over ten years of experience in the Collateral Inspection Industry. He is responsible for overseeing the inspection process and communicating with clients to insure their requirements are fulfilled. Kevin previously worked with a nationwide inventory service firm managing offices in Nevada and California and acting as Regional Sales Manager.

Company Executive

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Company History

Company History

Association Memberships: ELFA, UAEL, AED, NAGGL