Donny Brownell
Olympia
Summary
Highly experienced repossession agent and field professional with 25+ years in asset recovery, investigations, and field operations. Proven ability to locate assets, manage high-risk situations, and de-escalate conflict effectively. Former business owner with leadership experience overseeing 20-25 employees, including hiring, payroll, and operations management. Military veteran (Engineer, Honorable Discharge, Disabled Veteran) with strong discipline, reliability, and problem-solving skills. Seeking a stable position offering competitive pay where field expertise and leadership can be utilized.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1986
1986
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Repossession Agent
How Adjustment Services
Bellevue
03.2020 - 11.2025
- Conducted vehicle repossessions from assignment to recovery
- Performed advanced skip tracing to locate debtors and assets
- Worked directly with financial institutions to secure collateral
- Successfully handled volatile situations, consistently de-escalating conflicts
- Maintained compliance with Washington state repossession laws and procedures
- Completed detailed reporting and documentation
- Coordinated with law enforcement when required
Owner / Operator
Ace Maintenance
Olympia
01.1997 - 01.2000
- Owned and operated a property maintenance business with 20-25 employees
- Oversaw hiring, training, payroll, and daily operations
- Managed services including janitorial, landscaping, and parking lot sweeping
- Led and operated the parking lot sweeping division
- Built and maintained strong customer relationships
Underground Utility Worker / Pipe Layer
Dave's Backhoe Service
Olympia
01.1992 - 01.1997
- Installed water, sewer, and drainage systems of various sizes
- Performed trenching, grading, and underground utility placement
- Worked safely around heavy equipment in demanding environments
- Followed strict safety and construction standards
Engineer
United States Military
01.1986 - 01.1990
- Honorable Discharge
- Disabled Veteran
- Trained in engineering operations, teamwork, and mission-critical tasks
- Developed discipline, leadership, and problem-solving skills
Education
Olympia High School
Olympia, WashingtonSkills
- Asset recovery & repossession
- Skip tracing & investigations
- Conflict resolution & de-escalation
- Independent field operations
- Leadership & team management
- Customer relations & communication
- Defensive driving & vehicle control
- Safety compliance & reporting
Certification
Valid Driver's License
Military Service
Engineer, United States Military, 01/01/86, 01/01/90, Honorable Discharge, Disabled Veteran, Trained in engineering operations, teamwork, and mission-critical tasks, Developed discipline, leadership, and problem-solving skills
Timeline
Repossession Agent
How Adjustment Services
03.2020 - 11.2025
Owner / Operator
Ace Maintenance
01.1997 - 01.2000
Underground Utility Worker / Pipe Layer
Dave's Backhoe Service
01.1992 - 01.1997
Engineer
United States Military
01.1986 - 01.1990
Olympia High School