About
The Bureaus, Inc.

About Us

Founded in 1928, The Bureaus, Inc. is a master servicer for non-performing receivables portfolios. The company is located in Northbrook, Illinois and has been owned by the same family since 1978, maintaining a proud tradition of professional financial management services.

The Bureaus, Inc. utilizes cutting-edge technology and proprietary tools to improve our performance and enhance the consumer experience. This data-driven strategy combined with our deep analytics capabilities identifies opportunities not found by other asset management firms.

Our Mission

Our experienced executive team actively participates in industry professional associations including ACA International and Receivables Management Association International.

Our mission is to be the leader in the recovery of accounts receivable while providing unparalleled service to our clients and a rewarding environment for our staff.

Michael Slotky
CEO

As Chief Executive Officer, Michael provides executive oversight for Company operations. Michael has been leading the company in all phases of its operations since joining the organization in 1989. Michael has over 35 years of collections operations experience and a deep understanding of receivables management.

Aristotle Sangalang
President and Chief Compliance Officer

As President, Aristotle oversees all facets of the Company’s operations. Aristotle’s strong analytical skills, knowledge of the credit cycle, and understanding of the legal environment have made him an essential part of the Company since 1996.

Aristotle has decades of experience in portfolio management, compliance, training, outsource management, and portfolio purchasing. During his tenure, Aristotle’s leadership and creativity have been an integral part in the development of tools that provide a better understanding of data and improve the consumer experience.

Compliance Manager Certificate Number CM11013
NMLS # 1008956 for Compliance Manager

Marian Sangalang
Vice President

As Vice President, Marian is chiefly responsible for the oversight and management of analysis and information technology systems of the Company. Her responsibilities span all of the Company’s varied business functions.

Through her almost 40 years of industry experience, she has kept The Bureaus, Inc. at the forefront of technology, developing proprietary tools that include account-level net present value modeling and data management systems. Marian has pioneered many software suites popular in the ARM industry. She works closely with developers to improve the products for business use. Representative of her dedication to partnering with industry peers to drive needed change, Marian received the 2013 Ambassadors Award for her work with Interactive Intelligence on their Latitude collection software suite. Marian Sangalang served as the President of Receivables Management Association International in 2019 and currently serves as the Chair of the RMAI Certification Council.

Bill Sorgatz
Director of Outsourcing and Litigation

As Director of Outsourcing, Bill s manages the Company’s legal and non-legal service providers. His deep understanding of collection agency and law firm management gives him insights into forming trends that allow him to proactively prevent problems while achieving performance goals.

Bill earned his BS in Business Administration from Indiana University. Before joining the Company in 2006, he worked in credit and financial management and as a call center manager for Sears, Roebuck, and Co.

Michael Slotky
CEO

As Chief Executive Officer, Michael provides executive oversight for Company operations. Michael has been leading the company in all phases of its operations since joining the organization in 1989. Michael has over 25 years of collections operations experience and a deep understanding of receivables management.

Aristotle Sangalang
President and Chief Compliance Officer

As President, Aristotle oversees all facets of the Company’s operations. Aristotle’s strong analytical skills, knowledge of the credit cycle, and understanding of the legal environment have made him an essential part of the Company since 1996.

Aristotle has decades of experience in portfolio management, compliance, training, outsource management, and portfolio purchasing. During his tenure, Aristotle’s leadership and creativity have been an integral part in the development of tools that provide a better understanding of data and improve the consumer experience.

Compliance Manager Certificate Number CM11013
NMLS # 1008956 for Compliance Manager

Marian Sangalang
Vice President

As Vice President, Marian is chiefly responsible for the oversight and management of analysis and information technology systems of the Company. Her responsibilities span all of the Company’s varied business functions.

Through her almost 30 years of industry experience, she has kept The Bureaus, Inc. at the forefront of technology, developing proprietary tools that include account-level net present value modeling and data management systems. Marian has pioneered many software suites popular in the ARM industry. She works closely with developers to improve the products for business use. Representative of her dedication to partnering with industry peers to drive needed change, Marian received the 2013 Ambassadors Award for her work with Interactive Intelligence on their Latitude collection software suite. Marian Sangalang served as the President of Receivables Management Association International in 2019 and has been a member of the RMAI Board of Directors since 2014.

Bill Sorgatz
Director of Outsourcing

As Director of Outsourcing, Bill selects, on-boards, and manages the Company’s collection and legal and non-legal service providers. His deep understanding of collection agency and law firm management gives him insights into forming trends allowing him to proactively prevent problems while achieving performance goals.

Bill earned his BS in Business Administration from Indiana University. Before joining the Company in 2006, he worked in credit and financial management and as a call center manager for Sears, Roebuck, and Co.