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NORFOLK, Va., March 08, 2018 -- PRA Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:PRAA), a global leader in acquiring and collecting nonperforming loans, announced the start of operations at its new call center in Burlington, NC.
Burlington Mayor Ian Baltutis, who attended the official ribbon-cutting ceremony on March 1 at the new site, said, “Burlington is very excited to welcome PRA Group to the City. PRA is already providing employment and contributing to our community’s economic vitality. This is only the beginning and we look forward to their continued success, economic contribution, and job creation.”
Kevin Stevenson, president and chief executive officer of PRA Group, said, “Burlington has delivered to us an amazing employee workforce with the infrastructure behind it to get things done. I am excited about this partnership and look forward to job growth and success for years to come.”
Other North Carolina officials in attendance at the ribbon-cutting ceremony were Rep. Dennis Riddell and Alamance County Commissioners Amy Scott Galey and Bob Byrd.
This is the second call center the Company has started operations at in 2018.
About PRA Group
As a global leader in acquiring and collecting nonperforming loans, PRA Group returns capital to banks and other creditors to help expand financial services for consumers in the Americas and Europe. With nearly 5,100 employees worldwide, PRA Group companies collaborate with customers to help them resolve their debt. For more information, please visit www.pragroup.com.
PRA Group News Media Contact:
Nancy Porter
Vice President, Corporate Marketing
(757) 431-7950
[email protected]
