PRC History

A Legacy of Call Center Industry Leadership

From its early days as a fulfillment center to its current status as a world-class Global Contact Management Solutions provider, PRC has always been a company in motion.  Like a beacon in the night, our unwavering focus on creating “Customers for Life” has guided us through times of growth and prosperity as well as times of economic hardship.  Although the face of the call center industry has changed considerably over the last 25 years, PRC’s vision has always remained the same: providing flexible, leading-edge solutions that help today’s businesses reach new realms of success.

 

1982

PRC is founded as a full-service fulfillment center

1984

PRC expands into database management

1987

PRC opens first teleservices center

1988

PRC integrates teleservices, information management and fulfillment

1989-1993

PRC appears on Inc. Magazine’s “Inc. 500” list

1992

PRC celebrates 10th Anniversary

1995

PRC opens new call center in Miami Gardens, Florida 

1995

PRC launches PRC University internal development program

1996

PRC signs contract with a Fortune 150 Satellite Services Firm to provide Customer Care and Sales Support

1996

PRC signs contract with leading Consumer Product Manufacturer to provide Customer Care and Fulfillment Services

1996

PRC signs contract with a major Fast-Food Retail Chain to provide Customer Care

1996

Initial public offering of stock

1996

PRC ranks among Top 50 Service Agencies (Plaque) for becoming a distinguished member of Telemarketing and Call Center Solutions by Telemarketing Magazine Service Agency

1997

PRC celebrates 15th Anniversary

1997

PRC opens new call center in Sunrise, Florida 

1998

PRC opens new call center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

1998-1999

PRC ranks No. 2 among the top 50 Teleservices companies

1998

PRC signs contract with a Fortune 50 Financial Services Institution to provide Customer Care teleservices

1999

PRC signs contract with a leading Financial Services Institution to provide Customer Care in support of Shareholder Services

1999

PRC signs contract with a Giant U.S. Telecommunication Carrier to provide Customer Care teleservices

1999

PRC ranks No. 23 on the Information Week e-biz 100

1999

PRC ranks No. 10 among all Outbound Teleservices agencies by Customer Inter@ction Solutions (CIS) magazine

1999

PRC is awarded the Call Center Excellence (ACCE) for Service Quality by TeleProfessional Magazine

1999

PRC ranks No. 23 on the Information Week e-biz 100

1999

PRC is named “Employer of Year” in Jacksonville, Florida

2000

PRC opens new call center in West Mifflin, PA

2000

PRC opens new call center in Cutler Bay, Florida

2000

PRC announces merger with USA Interactive

2000

PRC acquires Access Direct, an outbound telemarketing company

2000

PRC ranks No. 4 among all Inbound Teleservices agencies by Customer Inter@ction Solutions (CIS) magazine

2000

PRC ranks No. 26 on the Information Week Innovation 100

2001

PRC signs contract with a Fortune 50 Financial Services Institution to provide Customer Care, Account Retention and Credit Card Protection teleservices

2001

PRC signs contract with a Leading Transportation Carrier to provide Customer Care teleservices

2001

PRC embarks on offshore expansion

2001

PRC acquires Hancock Information Group, an outbound B2B appointment-setting company

2001

PRC ranks No. 2 among all Inbound Teleservices agencies by Customer Inter@ction Solutions (CIS) magazine

2001

PRC ranks No. 14 among all Outbound Teleservices agencies by Customer Inter@ction Solutions (CIS) magazine

2001

PRC/Hancock ranks as one of Orlando Sentinel's Top 100 Companies for Working Families

2002

PRC celebrates 20th Anniversary

2002

PRC receives the Governor's Business Leadership Award by the state of Florida based on outstanding contributions to local & state community with respect to job creation

2002

PRC ranks No. 2 among all Inbound Teleservices agencies by Customer Inter@ction Solutions (CIS) magazine

2002

PRC/Hancock ranks as one of Orlando Sentinel's Top 100 Companies for Working Families

2003

PRC signs contract with a giant Non-profit Membership Organization to provide Customer Care

2003

PRC opens new center in Maitland, Florida

2003

PRC receives the Outbound Teleservices “Top 50” agency ranking in the U.S. by Customer Inter@ction Solutions (CIS) magazine

2003

PRC/Hancock ranks as one of Orlando Sentinel's Top 100 Companies for Working Families

2003

PRC/Hancock Information Group brings home Gold-level MVP Quality Award by Customer Inter@ction Solutions (CIS) magazine for its excellence in teleservices

2004

PRC signs contract with a World's Leading Online Travel Provider to offer Customer Care & Inbound Sales Support

2004

PRC signs contract with a Fortune 50 Wireless Carrier to provide Customer Care

2004

PRC signs contract with a major U.S. Airline to provide Customer Care

2004

PRC receives the Inbound Teleservices “Top 50” agency ranking in the U.S. and a #2 Global Performer ranking by Customer Inter@ction Solutions (CIS) magazine

2004

PRC brings home the GOLD MVP Quality Award

2004

PRC/Hancock ranks as one of Orlando Sentinel's Top 100 Companies for Working Families

2005

PRC signs contract with a Non-Profit Membership Professional Sports Organization to provide Customer Care teleservices

2005

PRC signs contract with a Specialty Health and Life Insurance Company to provide Customer Care teleservices

2005

PRC opens new call center in Palatka, Florida

2005

PRC opens new call center in Longwood, Florida 

2005

PRC/Hancock ranks as one of Orlando Sentinel's Top 100 Companies for Working Families 

2006

PRC signs contract with a Leading Provider of Broadband Telephone Services to provide Customer Care and Inbound Sales Teleservices

2006

PRC signs contract with a Non-profit Membership Association (Education) to provide Customer Care, Back-Office and Fulfillment Teleservices

2006

PRC signs contract with a Leading Subscription-Based Online Dating Site to provide Customer Care Teleservices

2006

PRC opens new call center in Jacksonville, North Carolina

2006

PRC opens new call center in Durant, Oklahoma and creates 400 new jobs

2006

PRC opens new call center in Tampa, Florida 

2006

PRC ranks as one of Orlando Sentinel's Top 100 Companies for Working Families 

2006

Diamond Castle Holdings completes acquisition of PRC from IAC/InterActiveCorp 

2007

PRC celebrates 25th Anniversary 

2007

PRC announces agreement with Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group to provide Managed Customer Care Teleservices

2007

PRC signs contract with a Direct Retailer of Brand-Name Consumer Products to provide Customer Care and Survey Services

2007

PRC opens new call center in Colorado Springs, Colorado

2007

PRC ranks as one of Colorado Springs Top 100 Primary Employers

2007

PRC center in West Mifflin, PA receives the PA State Gov. for Employer of Honor Award and the Mon Valley Initiative 2007 Employer of the Year Award

2008

PRC names outsourcing veteran Steven K. Richards as Chief Executive Officer 

2008

PRC center in Colorado Springs, Colorado receives an award for Excellence in Local Industry and Quality Jobs from the Colorado Springs Economic Dev. Corp.

2008

PRC Community Care reaches quarter-million dollar fundraising mark

2009

PRC announces hiring surge for Iowa call centers

2009 PRC Refinances First Lien Debt with Region Bank

Learn More About Our Contact Management Solutions – Contact PRC Today 

PRC’s outsourced contact management and call center services can be tailored to fit the unique needs of your business. For more information on how we can help you maximize the value of your customer relationships, please contact us at 888-CALL-PRC (888-225-5772).