Robert (Bob) Tharnish | Senior Vice President, Attorney Network Services
Certified Senior Collection Professional

As a senior professional with ABC-Amega, Bob manages global collections for key clients. He is also responsible for monitoring the performance of our worldwide affiliate attorney network of more than 300 legal affiliates spanning over 150 countries. Bob holds membership with the Commercial Law League of America (CLLA) and currently serves on the International Association of Commercial Collectors’ (IACC) board of directors.

Bob began his career at ABC-Amega in 1978, and has held various positions within the organization. He has given numerous industry-related presentations, including a series of lectures on “Credit and Collections in the U.S.” for the British Department of Trade & Industry.

He received a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Georgia’s Columbus College. As a veteran of the U.S. Army’s Military Intelligence Branch, his interrogation skills helped pave the way for his successful career in collections. Bob resides in Elma, NY with his wife Miriam Lou, and enjoys fishing, leatherworking, and playing the guitar in his time outside of work.