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CBSI Receives BBB Torch Award for Ethics

July 8, 2024

Collectors Are "Passionate
About Helping People"


Credit Bureau Services of Iowa Inc. (CBSI) is a 2024 recipient of the Better Business Bureau (BBB) Torch Award for Ethics.


The BBB selects its annual award winners based on “the four C’s”: The Character of the organization’s leadership, the Culture fostered within the company, its transparent relationship with Customers, and Community impact.


Don't Call Him "Guido"

In accepting the award, CBSI President Brian Grimes recounted how, when he first began working in the collections industry, he had some concerns. “People sometimes ask if my real name is Guido,” he laughingly remarked.

But, Grimes said, he quickly realized that “It all really boils down to how you treat people. At CBSI, one of our core values is to do the right thing, period. We work with consumers in an honest, compassionate, and respectful manner. Our team members are passionate about helping people.” 


Grimes read from a Google review that demonstrated how his team works to change the prevailing perception about collection agents, going above and beyond consumer expectations to resolve their financial obligations. The reviewer called working with CBSI “an enjoyable experience.”


“We are incredibly grateful to be awarded the BBB Torch Award,” Grimes added. “I look at this award as an honor not only for our company but the whole collections industry.”

About the BBB Torch Award

The BBB Torch Award for Ethics represents the highest recognition the Better Business Bureau offers. Eligible businesses and nonprofits in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and South Dakota must demonstrate a strong history of trust, ethical practices and exceptional service for at least three years.

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