National Framework for Breach-of-Peace Prevention, Violence Response, and Recovery Safety Management
Executive Summary The collateral recovery industry operates in environments that can rapidly become dynamic, emotional, and unpredictable. While the legal framework governing repossession varies by jurisdiction, one principle remains consistent […]
Warning Signs Are Back—Will the Repo Market Repeat History?
September 11, 2025 Dear Members, This important update is brought to us by ARA member James Waldron. As many of us who’ve weathered past economic cycles can attest, signs of trouble […]
RAPC Letter from the ARA President
Dear Members, It is my honor to announce the creation of the Recovery Agent Protection Committee (RAPC), chaired by Wade Argo, President of Argo Management in Illinois, and co-chaired […]
Driving Innovation, Transparency, and Efficiency in the Repossession Industry
September 10, 2025, by the ARA Technology Committee Introduction Technology is rapidly transforming the repossession industry. From compliance tools and data platforms to license plate recognition (LPR) systems and communication […]
Fighting for Justice: A Recovery Agency’s Legal Battle
September 5, 2025 A few months ago, a routine recovery assignment spiraled into a legal nightmare for a seasoned professional — one that nearly ended a distinguished career in both […]
ARA Key Committee Expands Solutions, Launches QA/QC Testing to Tackle Key-Related Industry Challenges
September 4, 2025 DALLAS, TX (September 4, 2025) – Over the past month, the American Recovery Association (ARA) Key Process Committee has engaged in in-depth discussions with lenders, forwarders, recovery […]
Have Recovery Agents Become the Third Wheel?
August 22, 2025 By Vaughn Clemmons, American Recovery Association President As President of the American Recovery Association, I have the privilege of hearing from agents across the country. From those […]
Congratulations to ARA Member Max Pineiro on His Appointment to Florida Advisory Council
August 19, 2025 ARA Members, We are proud to announce that Max Pineiro, ARA member and representative of Elite Collateral Recovery, has been appointed to the Private Investigation, Recovery, and Security Advisory Council by […]
Bridging the Gap: How Agent Advisory Boards Are Transforming the Recovery Industry
By Dominic Clegg, Chairman of ARA’s Mentorship Committee The recovery industry has long relied on collaboration, communication, and trust to function effectively. Yet persistent communication gaps between agents, forwarders, and […]
ARA Letter from Vaughn
Dear ARA Members, When I became your President, I’ll be the first to admit it wasn’t a role I fully understood, nor one I actively sought. As a true introvert, […]
