First International Certificate for ATM Operators Awarded in Canada to Peter Gregory ATMs

Richmond Hill, ON, Canada & SIOUX FALLS, SD, USA – August 2014 - The ATM Industry Association (ATMIA) today announced that the first Canadian ATM operator has been internationally certified for the industry’s professional online ATM operational training.

Peter Gregory, President of Peter Gregory ATMs, based in Ontario, has been awarded the industry-endorsed International Certificate for ATM Operators.

Mike Lee, CEO of ATMIA stated, “Peter Gregory ATMs has set the pace in the independent sector by being first to complete the professional ATM Operators’ training in Canada. ATMIA congratulates Peter on this proud achievement.”

The courses offered are online, represent job-specific training for ATM operators and have been developed by ATMIA on an international level for all ATM operators/owners irrespective of which markets they operate in. The content is based on extensive research into the operating practices and procedures of ATM businesses worldwide, drawing on ATMIA’s industry best practices and membership base of just under 5,000 individuals in 65 countries.

“Leadership is paramount to how we run our business.  Our mission is to be on the cutting edge of ATM operating practices in the Canadian industry. Only through this extensive training can we maintain our service excellence which is cornerstone to our corporate stewardship. Our team welcomes the future with optimism as we continue to expand our expertise with ATMIA,” commented Peter Gregory, President of Peter Gregory ATMs.

Participation in the ATM Operator training is user-friendly, with all courses automatically tracked electronically via ATMIA’s website. There are over 100 online sessions. The certification earned increases the credibility and visibility of professional operators.

“ATMIA Canada Chapter is very pleased having Peter set the standard for ATM Operators in this part of the world. Peter has demonstrated his leadership and passion for this industry, by becoming the first in Canada to complete this highly recognized designation,” commented Curt Binns, Executive Director, Canada.

For more information on the ATM Operators training, contact Amber Howell, Training, Web Content & Social Media Manager, at (605) 692-2263 or [email protected].

ABOUT ATMIA — The ATM Industry Association, established in 1997, is a non-profit global trade association with just under 5,000 members in 65 countries. As an independent, non-profit trade association, our mission is: to promote ATM convenience, growth and usage worldwide; to protect the ATM industry's assets, interests, good name and public trust; and to provide education, best practices, political voice and networking opportunities for member organizations. If you wish to join, please contact a member of the ATMIA team. Follow ATMIA: LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube

ABOUT PETER GREGORY ATMs- Peter Gregory started in the business in 1996 with a vision to change the landscape of the ATM industry in Ontario. He has succeeded in this goal and successfully launched The ATM Man in 2009.

The anchor to Peter's business is service excellence. Currently, he has ATMs in hundreds of locations throughout Ontario and is proud to state that he has long standing customers that consistently acknowledge his company's integrity.

The ATM business has evolved dramatically over the past 10 years, moving towards higher levels of computerized technology. Peter's company has stayed on the leading edge of the industry's changes.

He monitors the ATMs with his MoniView system and this allows him to access the machines online and remedy most issues immediately.

Peter's company is a proud member of ATMIA, a non-profit, international trade organization. It is his business policy to align his operations with the best practices and procedures established by ATMIA.

His philosophy is simple, "Putting ideas into action through good service." And this is what he strives to achieve daily.