David I. Herer, Secretary

CEO, ABC-Amega, Inc.

DavidHererHeadshotDavid serves as Chief Executive Officer of ABC-Amega, Inc., a global firm specializing in commercial accounts receivable management solutions. He is responsible for setting the company’s long-term vision, strategy and corporate objectives, and for overseeing promotional initiatives to the marketplace. His tenure has been characterized by diversification and enhanced international awareness of the firm’s receivable management services. His focus is on the continued expansion of global capabilities to U.S. and International clients, and leadership in innovative international accounts receivable solutions.

A graduate of George Washington University Law School and the University of Rochester, David joined the company as Vice President and Counsel in 1982, was promoted to President in 1990, and subsequently named CEO in 2000. David’s leadership was instrumental in the company achieving the distinction of being the only private receivable management firm honored with the U.S. President’s “E Star” Award for excellence in foreign trade service and marketing. 

In addition to his company leadership responsibilities, David’s community leadership and board service has included The Buffalo Fine Arts Academy, Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, Buffalo Seminary, CEPA Gallery, the Buffalo Chamber Players, UB School of Management Dean’s Advisory Council, the United States District Export Council - Upstate NY, and the World Trade Center Buffalo Niagara. In 2016, David was appointed to the U.S. Department of Commerce Trade Finance Advisory Council by then U.S. Secretary of Commerce, Penny Pritzker, and was subsequently re-appointed for a second term by current Secretary Wilbur Ross. David is a board member of the Commercial Collection Agencies of America (CCA of A) and currently serves as the organization’s secretary.