Our team

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  Dessa Ekberg

  • Founder of Xcelerated Recovery Advisors
  • CEO
  • VP of Strategic Business Development and Sales

  Ms. Ekberg serves in the C-suite as the CEO and VP of Strategic Business Development and Sales, and helps shape the enterprise-wide company vision and long-term business direction.

  She directs the intricate core workflow of the foreclosure surplus funds recovery business (also known as asset recovery, excess proceeds, or overage recovery). The company acts as a contingency-fee agent helping former homeowners or their heirs recover excess cash left over after a property is auctioned for more than the outstanding debt.

  Leads teams:

  Manages sales managers, account executives, and sales development reps (SDRs).

  Sets strategy:

  Creates sales territories, quotas, and compensation plans.

  Drives revenue:

  Owns the overall sales budget and revenue targets.

  Closes big deals:

  Steps in to help close high-value or complex excess proceeds accounts.

  Collaborates:

  Works with marketing on lead generation and product teams on customer feedback.

  Helps people recover the excess cash left over from their foreclosed property:

  Reviews the foreclosure case, handles all legal paperwork and filing requirements, navigates the legal system, advocates for the best interest of clients, and provides expert guidance and support to ensure a smooth process.

  Dessa Ekberg’s résumé

  Experience

  1. Co-Founder, CEO, and Head of Strategic Business Development

     Accelerated Digital, Denver, CO · 2016 – 2024

     Founder of a programmatic marketing, data management, and business intelligence consulting firm specializing in digital marketing and advertising software, as well as advanced BI, data, visualization, and analytics software to automate, integrate, identify, and analyze data, with a focus on intelligent learning solutions using smart disruptive technologies, software, and services.

     • Achieved $9.1 million in first-year sales, surpassing the start-up goal of $7.5 million.
     • Achieved $16.2 million in year-two sales, surpassing the goal of $14.5 million.
     • Drove a 30% revenue increase from key accounts, continually meeting and exceeding company goals.
     • Contracted 30 corporate accounts from 32 personally generated leads.
     • Educated clients about information data asset value and ownership, analytics, business intelligence solutions, and IT/cloud possibilities.
     • Crafted, proposed, and managed client proposals and contracts to meet business and revenue goals.

  2. Co-Founder, President, and Head of Strategic Business Development

     Color Transformations, Denver, CO · 1996 – 2010

     Co-founder of a full-service advertising, direct mail, pick and pack, ad specialty, large offset/digital printing, and print-service management company. Brokered state-of-the-art digital variable information printing and facilitated customized, print-on-demand services. Directed business plan and strategy, and demonstrated willingness to take calculated risks to achieve business goals.

     • Grew the start-up to $50 million in contracts with only 2 salespeople using a land-and-expand, upselling sales strategy.
     • Established profitable relationships with C-level executives.
     • Landed several key accounts with enterprise and mid-sized companies.
     • Developed a solid pipeline of new business through consultative selling, consistently meeting business plan goals and increasing revenue.

  3. Co-Founder and CEO

     Posh Décor, Denver, CO · 1999 – 2004

     Created and grew a thriving interior design business focused on high-end construction, custom home builds, and renovation projects. Sourced and managed local suppliers and vendors. Established relationships with builders and general contractors to generate clientele. Managed multiple high-value projects without sacrificing attention to detail. Planned, executed, and finalized projects delivered on time and on budget. Identified and resolved project issues and risks. Developed processes and procedures to streamline operations and enhance revenue performance.

     • Turned a multi-million-dollar build around and restored client confidence by resolving issues, meeting deadlines, and refocusing the scope of the project.
     • Produced $1.8M in revenue the first year and maintained profit growth to achieve $30M in 4 years.
     • Exceeded annual profit goals with efficient project management and supply consolidation tactics.
     • Projects ranged from $600,000 to $1.8M.
     • Managed up to 10 projects at a time and received recognition for signing the highest number of new clients.
     • Managed architects, builders, designers, vendors, and subcontractors for 98% on-time delivery.
     • Maintained favorable relationships with design lines, manufacturers, and vendors to ensure high-quality products at affordable cost.
     • Hosted model home design events for 2 custom home builders.
     • Contracted with 2 tract builders and 6 custom home builders.
     • Received 99% positive feedback in client exit interviews.

  Education and skills: courses

  • Consultative Selling — Sandler Sales Methodology
  • Solution Selling: Creating Buyers in Difficult Markets — Michael Bosworth
  • The Challenger Sale — Matthew Dixon and Brent Adamson
  • Challenger Sales Methodology; Productive Disruption; Taking Control of the Customer Conversation — Brent Adamson
  • Selling to VITO (the Very Important Top Officer) — Anthony Parinello; Dale Carnegie; Zig Ziglar
  • The Power to Get In — Michael Boylan
  • The New Conceptual Selling — Miller Heiman
  • The New Strategic Selling — Miller Heiman
  • Target Account Selling — Siebel
  • Stromcast Tech Sales Consulting — Michael Fulthrope
  • The Universal Laws of Success and Achievement — Brian Tracy
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  Jose Dominguez

  • VP of IT

  Focuses inward on internal operations, employee tech tools, infrastructure stability, and execution.

  Operates at the highest executive level, bridging overall business strategy with enterprise-wide information systems.

  Jose Dominguez’s résumé

  Experience

  1. Array Product Deployment Manager

     Array (formerly Educational Measures) · January 2021 – present

     • Owns internal platforms, tools, and workflows that support onsite product deployments and day-to-day operational teams, with a focus on reliability and usability.
     • Partners closely with Product, Engineering, Operations, and Logistics to prioritize work, plan rollouts, and support high-impact initiatives across teams.
     • Drives consistency and reliability by improving infrastructure, documentation, training, and operational processes used in live environments.
     • Defines requirements and designs reusable HTML templates that became core components of multiple product offerings, improving consistency and reducing rework.
     • Collaborates with executive and senior leadership on product-led initiatives focused on readiness, scalability, and supporting business growth.
     • Represents the needs of both internal users and external customers, ensuring solutions align with real workflows and practical use cases.
     • Recognized with a peer-nominated Distinguished Award for consistently demonstrating strong ownership, problem-solving, and alignment with company values.

  2. Manager, Data Services / Array Product Deployment Manager

     Array (formerly Educational Measures) · December 2016 – May 2021

     • Enhanced reporting turnaround by collaborating with the Product team to surface and address recurring client requests, accelerating delivery times and strengthening client relationships.
     • Managed the Learning Management System for a leading Continuing Medical Education (CME) client, ensuring seamless course delivery and compliance.
     • Acted as the primary liaison between Operations, Product, and Engineering to drive product adoption and facilitate cross-functional knowledge sharing.

  3. Data Coordinator

     Educational Measures · December 2014 – January 2016

     • Improved reporting efficiency by designing and refining reusable templates using Windward AutoTag, reducing manual effort and improving consistency.
     • Used Salesforce reporting and dashboards to prioritize work, improve visibility into deliverables, and speed up turnaround times.
     • Managed data workflows for multiple Continuing Medical Education (CME) clients, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and reliable delivery.

  4. Family Room Specialist

     Apple Inc. · August 2011 – November 2014

     • Provided high-quality technical support with a strong focus on understanding user needs and delivering effective, timely solutions.
     • Consistently met performance targets while maintaining a customer-first approach in a fast-paced environment.
     • Identified and supported process improvements that increased sales performance while reducing operational friction.
     • Coordinated and published customer-facing workshop schedules on Apple’s website, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and timely updates.
     • Partnered with store mentors to support team development, knowledge sharing, and a positive working environment.

  5. Sergeant (SGT)

     United States Marine Corps · July 2006 – February 2014

     • Owned the management and readiness of over $1M in communications equipment, ensuring reliability, accountability, and operational availability.
     • Planned, implemented, and maintained complex communications networks across field and garrison environments, optimizing connectivity to support mission execution.
     • Created and enforced standard operating procedures for platoon-level training across multiple specialties, improving consistency, preparedness, and team effectiveness.
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  Fred Parker

  • VP of Operations

  Focuses on execution, managing department heads, and solving regional or functional problems.

  Fred Parker’s résumé

  Objective

  30+ year veteran with a proven track record in operations, asset management, sales and marketing, seeking a senior management position in a growth-oriented corporation where leadership and strong communication skills will have significant impact on profitability, productivity and market share.

  Strengths

  • Excellent communicator with solid interpersonal skills
  • People motivator with proven leadership abilities
  • Self-motivated with strong negotiation and persuasive capabilities
  • Exceptional business acumen with detailed expertise in P&L management, process improvement and new product development
  • Strong operations background, growth and results oriented
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks and high pressure

  Experience

  1. Region Vice President – West Coast

     July 2006 – August 2019

     • Responsible for $400+ million in revenue for cars and trucks in the Pacific Region, which includes 2,000+ employees, day-to-day operations at airports, local market company-owned stores, and 450 dealers, with a fleet of 25,000 cars and 7,000 trucks, with strong emphasis on asset management and fleet control.
     • Had 17 direct reports, including 10 General Managers, 2 Maintenance Managers, Fleet Director, Operations Manager, 2 Security Managers, and Financial Analyst.
     • Successfully integrated car and truck rental business into a single management team. Exceeded Revenue Plan with significant improvement in profitability.

  2. Region Vice President – West

     Budget Truck Rental, Denver, CO · June 2003 – 2006

     • Responsible for $200+ million in truck revenue in the West Region, which encompasses 19 states, 1,000 locations, a solid mix of dealers, company-owned stores and car & truck agencies, 400+ employees and 7 direct reports.
     • Successfully launched BTR as a separate entity under CCRG. Worked closely with the President to establish the senior management team, and marketing, systems and maintenance priorities.

  3. Region Vice President – Pacific

     Budget Group, Inc., San Diego, CA · June 1999 – May 2003

     • Responsible for $100+ million in truck revenue for both Budget and Ryder TRS trucks, company-owned as well as 450 dealerships, with a fleet of 8,000 trucks.
     • Top revenue growth Region in 1999. Highest scores in dealer satisfaction. Significant growth in in-sourcing maintenance from outside providers to company facilities. No. 1 Region in lease sales and long-term rental business signed. Won the company sales contest.

  4. Vice President – Maintenance

     Ryder TRS, Inc., Denver, CO · January 1998 – June 1999

     • Responsible for $100+ million in maintenance and physical damage costs for a fleet of 37,000 trucks. Reduced maintenance expense from $103 million to $89 million, and from $89 million to $74 million the second year.
     • Implemented the state-of-the-art automated maintenance system, Marksman, throughout the United States. Maintained better than 85% PM currency and less than 4% out of service. Streamlined the field maintenance organization.
     • Implemented numerous cost-saving initiatives and processes to improve productivity and quality, and reduce breakdowns.

  5. Director of Business Development – Southwest Region

     Ryder TRS, Inc., Los Angeles, CA · September 1995 – January 1998

     • Responsible for $50 million in consumer and commercial truck rental revenue for Southern California, Arizona and Nevada, with 8 Dealer Development Managers responsible for 240 dealer locations. Areas of focus included recruitment, dealer performance management, fleet and asset control, pricing, and customer satisfaction.

  6. District Manager – New York/New Jersey Metro

     Ryder Truck Rental, Inc., East Brunswick, NJ · January 1994 – September 1995

     • Responsible for $40 million in consumer and commercial truck rental with 150 dealer locations, maintaining day-to-day support for operations, maintenance, safety, new dealer growth, local market promotions and advertising, including Yellow Pages, newspaper and radio.
     • Developed a comprehensive market team and dealer council process to improve dealer satisfaction. Two consecutive years of 15% revenue growth.

  7. National Sales Manager

     Ryder Truck Rental, Inc., West Chester, PA · May 1992 – January 1994

     • Responsible for a $10+ million territory on the East Coast from Maine to South Carolina. Managed several major accounts including UPS, with heavy emphasis on lead generation and territory growth; 80% travel.
     • Developed a sophisticated “pipeline” generation process and customer proposal system.

  Education

  B.H.S., Health Sciences, Minor: Psychology — Governors State University, University Park, IL, June 1978. GPA: 3.9.

  Received Rental Masters Award, May 1984.

  Vietnam Veteran.