Starting in 1982, with a mission to offer financing to the unique needs of the direct sales industry, PCI is one of the nation’s leading consumer lenders - we are committed to taking care of our clients & customers, and strive to create sustainable opportunities for businesses, customers and employees.
BBB’s Torch Awards for Ethics recognizes leading area businesses that uphold the highest standards and display an outstanding level of ethics and integrity, in every aspect of their day-to-day operations.
“Embedded in our mission and vision are two key points; relationship focus and stability. Which without ethics and integrity neither would be successful. Thank you to the BBB for this recognition but most importantly thank you for holding us accountable to ethics and integrity.” – said Joe Bergstrom, Chief Financial Officer – PCI
“Embedded in our mission and vision are two key points; relationship focus and stability. Which without ethics and integrity neither would be successful. Thank you to the BBB for this recognition but most importantly thank you for holding us accountable to ethics and integrity” – said Joe Bergstrom, Chief Financial Officer – PCI
To qualify for the Star Tribune Top Workplaces, a company must have more than 50 employees in Minnesota. Over 3,000 companies were invited to participate. Rankings were composite scores calculated purely on the basis of employee responses
““I’m very proud of this award because it’s voted on by our employees” said Steve Windfeldt, Executive Vice President at PCI “The Star Tribune Top Workplaces award recognizes what we strive for which is to be relationship driven and build a work environment which is both positive and engaged.” ”
The Diversity Award recognizes PCI’s exceptional efforts in the areas of fostering greater appreciation, furthering advancement, and celebration of diversity and inclusiveness in the central Minnesota business community.
The Alex Didier Award in Philanthropy recognizes a person or couple who has significantly contributed to the field of philanthropy in the region.
Presented to Gene and Sheelah Windfeldt for their continued dedication to giving back to the Central Minnesota Community.
This award is given in recognition of meeting big challenges in our community and partnering with the Boys & Girls Club to provide a safe positive place for the children who need us the most.
The St. Cloud Times 5 Under 40 awards recognize those leaders not only on the basis of their workplace acumen, but on volunteer roles in the broader community.
“It’s about looking beyond yourself and your own situation and focusing on how I can help others” – Joe Bergstrom
PCI’s Executive Vice President teamed up with professional dance partner Lisa Saari to raise money for the Central Minnesota Boys & Girls Club’s Youth Arts Initiative which launched in 2014 in partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America and Wallace Foundation to research 10 Success Principles for High Quality Arts Programming. The YAI implemented four art forms, including dance, fashion, visual arts and digital music and video production, incorporating youth voice and input. They were able to raise over $23,000 and took home the second place prize of $10,000 for a grand total of over $33,000 to benefit the Youth Arts Initiative
Gene Windfeldt, the founder of Preferred Credit, Inc. (PCI), started the company in 1982 to provide financing to one of the largest in-home consumer sales distributorships in the world.
Before starting PCI, Windfeldt was a part of the industry. He started his career in 1965, selling merchandise door to door. Later on, he became the president and CEO of the Kirby Company.
Having started PCI for in-home consumer financing, the company has been dedicated to serving the needs of the industry since the beginning.
Built by a direct-seller for direct sellers, we know the direct sales business better than anyone else. Now led by founder Gene Windfeldt’s sons, Greg and Steve, PCI remains a stable, family-owned business and has an unwavering passion for service, trust, and growth.
We are committed to making a difference in the lives of our clients, customers, and employees. We believe in giving back to the communities where we work, live, and play.
It’s not a myth, it’s a real thing. Real people. Real answers. Let us prove it through our passion for direct sales and the way we care for each and every person and transaction.
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