Kirk Moquin

Co-Founder & Chairman of the Board Kirk Moquin hasn’t seen his comfort zone in years. It’s somewhere behind him, wondering where he’s been all this time. The reality is, Kirk has never been afraid to push himself, to embrace change and to charge into uncharted territory. And since he began ERC, he’s inspired many of his coworkers and leaders to do the same – benefiting the company’s clients with every innovative step forward. As co-founder of ERC, Kirk has his hands in just about every major business development initiative, from sourcing and negotiations for M&As and raising capital growth, to building teams and developing the company’s top talent. He started many of ERC’s now-thriving departments, including sales and analytics. Currently, Kirk is focused on expansion both domestically and internationally and is thankful for the talented team he works with, which enables ERC to achieve this growth. While he strives for his own success, elevating others is something he takes a lot of pride in, and ERC is better because of it. Since ERC opened its doors more than 16 years ago, Kirk has been playing to win, a mantra that serves both his clients and his staff. The end game is to build a world-class organization that will leave a legacy, and there’s no question ERC is on its way there. While his leadership team breaks boundaries and takes on new challenges, you’ll find Kirk in the uncomfortable unknown, where he feels right at home.

Mark Thompson

Co-Founder & Director When a plan deviates from its path and the unexpected pops up, or a strategy turns sideways, Mark Thompson doesn’t flinch. Challenges, obstacles, and the seemingly impossible drive him, and overcoming them is what he believes separates the ordinary from the exceptional. And since cofounding ERC in 1999, exceptional is exactly what he has helped build. As chairman of the company, Mark participates in higher-end strategic initiatives and is a key player in negotiating ERC’s most important contracts. He also routinely takes a lead in strategically navigating ERC’s M&A efforts. He brings more than 25 years of hard-earned industry experience to the table, arriving with more than 10 years of experience prior to ERC. Working his way up from an entry-level position gave him a unique perspective, and it’s one of the reasons why he believes in putting agents first – with supervisors, managers and leaders serving to support their most vital efforts. Mark is a true employee advocate and believes in values, standards, accountability, consistency and hard work. He also takes his tenacity to the courts as a competitive tennis player. And just like his professional career, he welcomes all challengers.

Marty Sarim

President & Chief Executive Officer If you’re down in the trenches facing a monster project, unsure of how you’ll ever make it through, you want Marty Sarim by your side. Not only does he love a challenge, when the odds are stacked against him, he thrives. It’s why our employees count on his fearless leadership and our clients always know that we’ll find a way to succeed on their behalf. Marty is a critical part of our company’s growth. He simply refuses to believe there’s something we can’t accomplish. And as we expand and add new lines of business, he proves it every day. He keeps our executive team aligned, our performance on point and our shareholders confident, and he’s a true motivator for our employees. Before joining ERC, Marty served as President and CEO of BCR and had several roles at Allied Interstate, including Agent, Team Supervisor and VP of Operations. Marty attacks his life outside ERC with the same determination and dreams of taking a North American hunting and fishing adventure. For anyone who knows him, that comes as no surprise. His adventurous spirit keeps us all moving forward, and we know that with Marty leading the way, we’ll conquer our goals and go places we’ve never gone.

Todd Welch

Chief Operating Officer Calling Todd Welch a natural goal setter would be accurate. It also would be a huge understatement. As ERC’s Chief Operation Officer, Todd not only sets goals, he crushes them, and then he sets new ones, of course. If you think he sounds like the competitive type, you’d be correct (but again, understatement). As a firm believer that measurable success can be achieved each and every day, when Todd sets his mind to something, it doesn’t take him long to achieve results. In his first six months with ERC, Todd’s influence and adept leadership grew their market share nearly universally. Never one to miss an opportunity, Todd’s keen understanding and improvement of call strategy and talent alignment also secured quite a few portfolios, propelling ERC on a path of continued growth ever since. Success through diligence—it’s a mantra that Todd lives by, and one that’s served both him and his teams well. First, determine the actions that will be most impactful and then chart a course to get there. Todd makes it look easy, but it’s anything but. It takes vision and a village. His secret? Surrounding himself with an exemplary team, giving them the chance to innovate and implement the best ideas. After all, a little competition never hurt anybody.

Christopher Wolff

Chief Technology Officer Many people avoid change, but not Christopher Wolff. As the Chief Technology Officer for ERC, he not only embraces it, but seeks it out. Christopher performs at his best when tackling new challenges. Lucky for him, there’s no shortage of those in technology. With new systems, updated infrastructures and the latest devices being introduced every day, he certainly has his hands full. Being a leader in technology takes vision. And Christopher possesses the rare ability to see the big picture without missing any of the small details. In his time at ERC, he has led the charge on some major initiatives that both increased efficiency and lowered costs. Under Christopher’s leadership, ERC successfully merged their domestic and international IT operations into one organization that supports the entire enterprise. Additionally, he spearheaded the design and development of a new in-house infrastructure to support ERC’s computer systems and networks. This initiative was overwhelmingly successful and eliminated the need to outsource this work to third parties. Christopher’s innovative spirit fuels his success. But he’s not one to get comfortable or rest on his laurels. There’s always work to be done and goals to be met. After all, Christopher knows that in technology, the next best thing isn’t waiting right around the corner. It’s waiting for someone to build it and bring it to life.

Kimberly Howell

Chief People Officer Every organization needs a champion, and for ERC that person is Kim Howell. As the Chief People Officer, she recognizes talent when she sees it. From experience, Kim is keenly aware that talented people need more than cheering on. They need someone to spark and ignite their passion, determination and success. That’s why she makes it her mission to empower every employee she supports, setting them up to be successful both now and in the future. Since joining ERC, Kim has made significant contributions in a short amount of time. The innovative ERC University was rolled out under her leadership, serving as a virtual campus and learning hub for employees to gain new skills, grow existing ones and advance their careers. In addition, she also streamlined operations by leading the globalization of the Talent Management and Talent Development departments. And Kim doesn’t plan on stopping there. She’s constantly scanning the horizon, always listening to new ideas and constantly seeking ways to improve. With a list of successes that just keeps growing, Kim has every right to brag about her achievements. But those who know Kim know that’s not her style. When asked, she’ll tout the many successes of her teams, proving her leadership is as humble as it is effective.

Sam Rehm

Chief Financial Officer To say that Sam Rehm is a pioneer in uncharted territory would be an understatement. His mind is wired for success, bridging any gap to reach the goal. As ERC’s Chief Financial Officer, Sam’s leadership encompasses business planning and development activities, as well as oversight of all financial functions. With a focus on growth and making ERC an industry leader in the BPO space, Sam has a strong track record of defining and aligning strategies to achieve ambitious business goals, while collaboratively pursuing business opportunities to build upon the company’s longstanding foundations. Never one to back down from a challenge, Sam goes above and beyond when traversing the unknown, and adding clarity where it counts in achieving the bottom line. His ability to overcome roadblocks to success, even when objectives seem unattainable, make Sam our financial “Superman.” But even more than being a financial innovator, he is a friend and mentor to the people he works with, and he loves to see his team grow and succeed alongside him. His passion and dedication as a leader are unmatched, and his long-standing track record of success is a testament to the value he brings to ERC.

Jose Nelton Gonzalez

Executive Vice President When there’s new territory to uncover, Jose Nelton Gonzalez will be there to lead the way. As ERC’s Executive Vice President, he has the uncanny capability of finding his way through unfamiliar surroundings. Jose is no stranger to success. Having held multiple leadership roles at ERC, his contributions and out-of-the-box thinking have helped fuel sustainable growth and maintained ERC’s position as an industry leader. Most notably, Jose has lead ERC’s operations in the Dominican Republic through smart negotiations, developing private and public partnerships and managing ERC’s corporate affairs to secure long-term growth and investments. His influence and hard work have certainly paid off—ERC is currently the highest ranked BPO company in the Dominican Republic.” Leading by example comes naturally to Jose. As an optimistic and confident leader, his positive outlook influences and shapes the teams he supports. He’s known for promoting a positive and productive company culture. Thanks to Jose, it turns out all that positivity comes with a side benefit—a company that relentlessly delivers best in class performances.

Jason Davis

Chief Compliance Officer Jason isn’t known for cutting his teams much slack. Instead, he sets them up for success by spearheading thoughtful policies, procedures and processes. It’s all a part of his “follow up, follow through” mentality that got him to where he is today. Compliance is just one of the many hats Jason has worn over the course of his career. In more than 15 years, he’s basically done it all, from working as an agent to moving up the ranks in Operational Management, Quality Assurance and Information Technology. But no matter his role, Jason approaches his responsibilities with tenacity and a genuine enthusiasm he jokingly calls a “hero complex.” However, his contributions are no laughing matter. The solutions Jason has implemented at ERC are as vast as they are useful. Whether it’s revamping policies and procedures, creating robust processes, or forming a dedicated team of auditors, his impact keeps ERC running like a well-oiled machine. Navigating the world of compliance in an industry that’s known for being fast-paced is no easy job. But Jason thrives at high speeds. At work he handles anything thrown at him with a level head and a can-do attitude. In another life you might find him racing cars, but for now he’ll settle on racing you to the next red light. Some call him driven, but Jason insists it’s just a hobby.

Stephanie Eslinger

Chief Strategy Officer Galileo caught a lot of flack for saying the Earth was round and not flat. Fortunately, thinking outside the box and not being afraid to speak your mind with ideas that might go against the grain is much more acceptable today. Stephanie Eslinger is the executive at ERC whose job it is to look at the horizon and beyond, making sure the company is pointed in the right direction. As the company’s Chief Strategy Officer, Stephanie’s focus is on innovation, growth, and increased profitability. Stephanie’s foundation in the BPO industry makes her uniquely qualified to make sure that ERC is focusing on the customer first. Her philosophy about customer satisfaction is that age-old maxim: under-promise and over-deliver. She brings a passion for making sure ERC helps its clients exceed their customer experience objectives and she brings a forward-thinking mindset to developing new and exciting ways to strive toward accomplishing those objectives. ERC wants to be at the forefront of deploying technology and innovative solutions to delight customers, maximize productivity and returns for the company and its clients. Like Galileo, Stephanie is never satisfied with the status quo.