Twenty-three years after founding Jefferson Capital, Burton oversaw the Minneapolis-based company’s IPO in June. Jefferson buys receivables from banks, auto finance companies, and other consumer lenders in the U.S., Canada, Latin America, and the U.K. It works with consumers in the repayment process using a professional approach that maintains regulatory compliance and protects clients’ brands. Burton credits much of Jefferson’s growth to its data-driven approach that uses proprietary predictive models to forecast and optimize collections. The IPO funds will allow Jefferson to make additional acquisitions to expand its geographic reach and capabilities.