Executive Change: KirkpatrickPrice Hires Jessie Skibbe as Director of Compliance Services

KirkpatrickPrice, a licensed CPA firm employing security specialists to conduct internal control audits, announces the addition of Jessie Skibbe as Director of Compliance Services.

Skibbe has over 10 years of experience working in the credit and collections industries. Her career began as VP of Technology & Security for VeriFacts Inc., a reputable resource for creditors, student loan entities, buyers, agencies, and law firms. Her success in creating operational efficiencies through the development of processes and workflows led her into the role of VP of Operations & Compliance while she continued to lead IT & Security and manage day-to-day skip trace operations.

During this time, she became an ACA International Credit and Collections Compliance Officer in order to ensure continued regulatory compliance throughout the organization. She then fell into the position of SVP of Strategy & Risk, while continuing to serve as Chief Security Officer and Chief Compliance Officer.

In response to Jessie’s achievement of qualifications of Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), and Credit and Collections Compliance Officer (CCCO), Managing Partner, Joseph Kirkpatrick, said, “We are pleased to enhance the capabilities of our firm by bringing Jessie on board. She brings the skills and knowledge to assist our clients with their compliance initiatives. Her understanding of the Receivables Management industry is a great fit in this strategic market for KirkpatrickPrice.”

Jessie has attended FTC/CFPB hosted events as well as industry sponsored training in order to remain informed with today’s changing regulatory environment.

Todd Stephenson, Vice President, Sales and Marketing, said, “Jessie’s unique qualifications match perfectly with KirkpatrickPrice’s increasing commitment to the Receivables Management industry.”

KirkpatrickPrice is a licensed CPA firm, registered with the PCAOB, employing security specialists to conduct internal control audits. Utilizing a unique online methodology, they are able to deliver assurance reports on compliance with industry regulations such as CFPB, SSAE 16/SOC 2, PCI DSS, ISO 27002, FISMA, GLBA, and HIPAA/HITECH Security Controls. By authorizing one specialized firm to conduct the audit, clients save time and resources while completing multiple audit requirements.