Cooperative Response Center, Inc. (CRC) is pleased to announce it recently hired David Hinkle as a help desk specialist in its Information Technology (IT) Department at its Abilene, Texas, location.

Originally from Dallas, Texas, Hinkle attended Quachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, Ark., after high school and worked as a professional wrestler for 10 years. He received his initial computer training at the Computer Learning Center in Dallas where he graduated magna cum laud. He began his IT career in Dallas at Excel Communications and spent four years at Texas Instruments as a subject matter expert. He most recently worked at Goodman Networks in Dallas.

“David brings to us a great deal of experience and industry knowledge,” said Rod Anderson, CRC’s director of information technology. “He’s a great addition to our team and we look forward to the contributions he’ll make to our department, CRC’s staff, and membership.”

In his role at CRC, Hinkle will maintain PC hardware and software, telephony, and provide full-time help desk support to both CRC’s membership and its employees.

About CRC
CRC is a nationwide, cooperatively owned and operated, 24/7 contact center and central station. Founded in 1992, CRC has steadily increased the size and scope of its operation with offices in Austin, Minn., Dunlap, Tenn., and Abilene, Texas. CRC serves over 350 members and associate members in 42 states, representing over 5 million consumers. Visit CRC on the web at www.crc.coop.