Steven Dietz is the Founder and CEO of Southwest Recovery Services (SWRS), a nationally recognized contingency-based debt collection and accounts receivable management firm headquartered in Addison, Texas. With nearly three decades in the collections industry — beginning in 1996 and founding SWRS in 2004 — Dietz has grown the firm to 12 offices across seven states, licensed to operate in 20 states nationwide.
Under his leadership, SWRS has been named a Top AR Company by CFO Tech Outlook (2019) and a Top AR Management Service by Financial Services Review (2025). A recognized innovator in collections technology, Dietz led the firm's early adoption of AI-driven voice solutions that produced a 10× ROI — a case study that has become a benchmark in the industry.
Steven has been featured in IBTimes, Thrive Global, and Financial Services Review, and speaks on topics including accounts receivable strategy, collections compliance, and the future of AI in financial services.
