HOLTS SUMMIT, MO, April 21, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Joel Bartow has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

An established fraud detection and investigation services expert, Mr. Bartow has been the vice president at ExlService Holdings, Inc. since 2014. In this role, he is instrumental in developing innovative services within the company, an analytics firm specializing in artificial intelligence data analytics across banking, insurance and health care sectors. He focuses on creating fraud detection and prevention systems, analytics, and case management tools to assist Special Investigation Unit investigators manage identified cases. His work includes designing algorithms for the health care sector to identify suspicious claims and prevent improper payments. His contributions have been recognized with a win in the EXL Competition for a new product offering idea out of 1,500 submissions, securing $5 million in development funding for a fraud services program.

Prior to his current position, Mr. Bartow was operations director at HMS Federal from 2011 to 2014, where he honed his skills in managing complex operations related to fraud prevention. From 2008 to 2011, he served as director of program integrity at Express Scripts, further solidifying his expertise in safeguarding organizational assets against fraudulent activities. Before that, he was director of fraud prevention and investigation at Sitel/ClientLogic from 2003 to 2008, where he led efforts to combat fraudulent practices within the organization.

Mr. Bartow's career began with a decade-long tenure as a special agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation from 1987 to 1997. During this time, he focused on organized Russian crime and lived for a year in the former Soviet Union, spending six months in Kyiv and Moscow. His most notable achievement during this period was handling a groundbreaking case involving Russian organized criminals who had stolen millions from a Chernobyl charity. His exceptional work on this case earned him a letter of commendation from the FBI director.

In addition to his professional accomplishments, Mr. Bartow is actively involved with industry-related organizations such as the EXL Compliance Committee. He also serves as president-elect of the Cosmo International Club in Jefferson City and is a donor to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. His dedication to civic engagement reflects his commitment to making a positive impact beyond his professional endeavors.

Mr. Bartow's academic background includes a Master of Arts in social sciences, a Bachelor of Arts in history, and a Bachelor of Science in education magna cum laude from Lincoln University. He holds certifications as a certified fraud examiner from the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners Inc. and as a certified protection professional from ASIS International, both obtained in 2004. These educational achievements and certifications have been instrumental in shaping his successful career.

Outside his professional life, Mr. Bartow is an accomplished author who has published 20 books on Amazon under the alias Thomas Blanks. He attributes his success to his versatility and ability to excel at various tasks—a trait he developed growing up with parents with limited time for direct assistance. This upbringing fostered his independence and problem-solving skills, which have been crucial throughout his career.

Born in Jefferson City, Mr. Bartow takes pride in his family life, which includes two sons and an adopted daughter from China—all of whom are independent and pursuing their own paths successfully. His personal experiences have shaped his perspective on parenting and self-reliance, values that continue to influence his personal and professional life today.

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