American Recovery Service Ushers in a New Class of Women in Collections and Recoveries Honorees at Used Car Week 2025
As the founding sponsor of Women in Collections and Recoveries (WICR) at Used Car Week, the American Recovery Service team is excited to announce our continued role as moderating sponsor in support of honoring the impressive and impactful women in the class of 2025.
Over the years the “Women In” series at Used Car Week has provided attendees direct access to the insights and experiences of female professionals across the industry. The breadth of knowledge and life lessons shared by these inspiring women serves to uplift professionals across the industry regardless of affiliation or position. From getting started, to growing skillsets and learning ways to reach the next level, industry professionals walk away with insight and tools that can leverage their own continued growth and understanding of the ever changing industry landscape.
ARS has been a proud supporter of the “Women In” series for the past several of years. Starting with our sponsorship of the Women in Auto Finance series from 2018 through 2021 and culminating in our fourth year as the WICR sponsor this November at Used Car Week 2025, it has been a true honor to get to know the many successful women in our industry and to play a part in helping them to share their stories.
With this year’s sponsorship we are pleased to share that Ashley Fackrell, Vice President of Finance at ARS, will be stepping into the moderator’s chair. With her nearly 20-year background in the industry, Ashley has distinguished herself among her peers and industry partners as a forward-thinking professional who sets the standard in excellence. As a 2024 40 Under 40 honoree at last year’s event, Ashley is returning to Used Car Week, to represent the ARS team and to help this year’s panel bring forth topics and viewpoints that will enrich everyone’s experience.
The ARS team is equally proud to share that our very own Stephanie Lemire, Vice President of Transport has been selected and recognized for the 2025 class of Women in Collections and Recoveries!
With nearly 20 years’ experience, Stephanie is recognized among her peers and industry partners as a hands-on leader who prioritizes teambuilding and mentorship. She is passionate about building client and agent relationships and creating a teamwork environment that fosters growth and innovation. An excellent communicator, with strong organizational skills, competent in handling complex situations, and a teamwork-oriented attitude, Stephanie approaches challenges with a resolution mindset that makes way for streamlined processes and judicious use of resources, holding the best interest of her team and company as a priority when making decisions. Her ability to adapt to ever changing environments along with her close attention to detail and commitment to uncompromised integrity is apparent in all she does. A tremendously experienced leader, Stephanie champions those around her, setting an example of professionalism, accessibility, and a true dedication to always be the standard by which the industry is measured. Congratulations Stephanie! We are so proud to have you as part of the ARS Family and look forward to celebrating you and all of the 2025 honorees at UCW2025!
