Our Owner

Rick Shell

 Rick’s background is in debt collections. After earning his Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice at the Ohio State University in 1987, Rick accepted a position in debt collections. For over a decade, Rick worked in management for a number of agencies in the San Diego, California and Columbus, Ohio areas.

Rick has a special interest in helping debt collectors and debt buyers learn the business and grow profitable operations. He understands the level of knowledge needed to be successful and shares his expertise with audiences as a national speaker and industry trainer. 

Rick has also written and developed low-cost computer applications for the industry...Locate1 Collection Software and Portfolio1 Asset Management Software. Rick wrote Debt Purchasing-The Investor's Guide to Buying Debt, in partnership with John Pratt. The Investor's Guide, published in 2005, is currently in distribution nationwide and is regarded as an invaluable resource for start-up agencies.

Since July of 2001, Rick Shell has been operating Locate Services, LLC dealing primarily with collecting purchased debt. Locate Services offers a number of products and services which give businesses the tools needed to succeed and grow with confidence.