Managing your Debt effectively

Wade has a passion for business and helping people both in the business world and his personal life. A self-made man, Wade started his career 16 years ago in sales before quickly becoming immersed in the collection industry.

Our General Manager, Barry Phillips has many years experience in the debt collection industry after acquiring Creditors Protection Association from his late father some 20 years ago. Barry has been in the collection industry for over 40 years having previously owned and operated Creditors Protection Association Pty Ltd (CPA). As a Licenced Investigation Agent and a member of the Australian Institute of Credit Management Barry has worked in all areas of debt collection including receivable management, skip tracing, litigation, repossession and bailiff services.

Chris Richards has been the CFO for the company for the last 9 years, with an accounting degree and a love for financial numbers Chris has made an excellent team member giving confidence to our accounting team, auditors and compliance. He is well respected within the organisation and beyond. Chris is very approachable and can and can ensure your recovery rates are at peak performance with constant internal and external reviews.

David has been working at SA Water for the last 15 years and his previous position as the Collections Manager will bring some excellent new and fresh ideas to Mercantile CPA while working to increase recovery rates and productivity to our clients.