BIOS

Alan Silverberg

Founder and CEO

In 2001, Alan Silverberg founded American Debt Counseling, Inc. and is CEO of the 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides credit counseling and debt management programs across the nation.

Committed to best practices and rigorous ethical standards in the industry, Silverberg has served as a board member of the American Association of Debt Management Organizations (AADMO), represented the industry at national conferences and testified before government committees and legislative bodies. All of the organization's counselors are either Certified Credit Counselors or pursuing certification. A member of the new trade organization American Credit Counseling Professionals (ACCPros) and the Better Business Bureau, American Debt Counseling is registered and licensed in accordance with each state's individual regulations.

A financial industry veteran, Silverberg has more than two decades of experience serving as a consultant to distressed businesses, providing expertise in fiscal policy, business management and marketing. Silverberg also possesses valuable insight into consumer financial affairs gained from his academic studies to become a Certified Financial Planner and real world experience as a licensed financial planning representative for Prudential Insurance Company.

Silverberg is a staunch supporter of teaching personal money management to children and donates free educational materials to schools that can be used in the classroom. While remaining at the forefront of legislative issues relating to the industry, he also frequently participates in credit counseling industry events by donating his time and resources for the benefit of thousands of his fellow business owners and colleagues.

Courtney Cordero

Director of Community Development & Education

As American Debt Counseling, Inc.’s (ADC) Director of Community Development & Education, with more than a decade of experience working in the financial industry, Courtney Cordero is dedicated to educating the community on financial literacy.

Courtney’s expertise has led to a full range of financial educational programs by assisting and educating consumers on a large spectrum of financial matters. In 2001, Courtney started her career in the debt relief industry as a Certified Credit Counselor. Courtney assumed the responsibility of working daily with clients and creditors.

In 2003, Courtney launched the financial outreach programs for a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, which included seminars, newsletters and developed an educational website. This built strong, ongoing relationships within the community, including Salvation Army, rehabilitation centers, school districts and various other organizations.

Courtney’s extensive knowledge of the debt relief industry, including counseling and budgeting, allows her to develop ongoing financial educational programs and workshops to benefit consumers. As a working mother, Courtney realizes the importance of teaching the youth the fundamentals of personal money management, and how future generations will impact society.