Niles, IL, July 21, 2015 – Shure Director of Global Credit Services, Jay Snyder, has been named the Robert M. Healy Credit Executive of the Year by the National Association of Credit Management (NACM). The award was presented to Snyder by Robert Healy himself at the NACM Midwest Annual Meeting in April. Snyder is an active member of the Association and currently sits on its National Board of Directors.
Each year, NACM selects a distinguished member of the Association who demonstrates a spirit of volunteerism and dedication to the credit profession. Nominations are solicited by all members of the Association, but the vote is among those who have previously received the award. At Shure, Snyder has achieved all-time best-in-class metrics in Credit by forming effective relationships across the Company’s three business units and with customers while leading business process improvement teams that work toward achieving strategic goals. In the Association, he has been a strong leader, always willing to share his knowledge and travels to help at educational events and conferences.
Snyder was nominated by Shure Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Jim Ahlborn, and another NACM member who has been influenced by Snyder’s impact on the profession through the years. “We are extremely fortunate to have Jay as our Director of Global Credit services,” remarked Ahlborn. “His actions, accomplishments, both inside and outside of the Company, clearly display those of a credit executive who should be seen as a ‘gold standard’ and emulated by others. Jay is now being recognized by his peers with this award, which is long overdue.”
A graduate of DeVry Institute of Technology, Doug has been in the Technology industry since 1976 and actively oversees Fearing’s daily operations. Along with his wife, Lois, and three others, Doug started Fearing’s in a 600 square-foot facility in Portage, Wisconsin. In the 25 years since, the company has grown to over 30 employees with offices in Madison and Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Doug likes to say he’s a “TV Technician with a dream� going back to his history with the family’s original business-Fearing’s TV and Appliance.
Doug values time with family, watersports, hiking, snowshoeing and skiing. In addition to being a devoted member of his church, Doug serves as Board President for Kinship Mentoring of Columbia County, Board member of Schools for Haiti and Scripture Chair of the Gideons-Portage camp.
A graduate of MATC, Lois oversees Fearing’s daily book keeping along with various HR responsibilities.
Along with Doug, Lois is deeply connected to community outreach, serving as a Board member and Fundraising Committee Chairperson for Kinship Mentoring of Columbia County. She also serves on the Schools for Haiti Fundraising committee. In addition, Lois’ ongoing passion and commitment to provide care for the elderly comes from her 10-year history of working in a Reedsburg, Wisconsin Nursing home.
Lois enjoys singing, hiking, sunny days on the pontoon, and spending time with her 4 grandchildren.
Ehren drives Fearing’s technology by continually seeking out trends to enhance capabilities while supporting Sales, Engineering and Installation teams. Throughout his years with Fearing’s, Ehren’s talent and vision have joined forces to create a wide variety of projects and strategic solutions that exceed expectation.
Ehren loves music, family time, movies, nature, sustainability efforts and electric vehicles.
With 10 years with Fearing’s and over twice that long in the industry, Ben continues to lead, coordinate, and develop the Commercial AV team.
By consistently delivering an outstanding experience and outcome, Ben contributes to the Fearing’s legacy of long-lasting partnerships that truly make a difference. Whatever the Commercial AV need may be, Ben and team deliver at the highest level.
Ben is an avid fisherman and photographer. He enjoys coaching his sons and other youth.
Chris has been with Fearing’s for 20 years and in the industry for over 2 decades. As a Certified leader in Sales Acceleration and trained in EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating Systems), Chris successfully utilizes his skills to lead the Fearing’s Salesforce. Chris and team are motivated and driven to develop new client partnerships while continuing to reinforce loyal long-term relationships with ongoing Service excellence.
Married for 19 years with 3 children, Chris enjoys skiing, hiking, fishing, boating, hunting, camping and golf. He’s also been actively involved as a Youth Football and Softball coach for his family and others.
