Committees
Numerous committees work closely with the Home Office Staff to provide opportunities for dialogue, education, advancement and improvement of all aspects of the repossession industry through meetings, seminars, publications, other programs and activities.
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Budget & Financial Committee
Oversees ARA’s financial stability, ensuring responsible budgeting and the effective use of
member dues.
Chairperson:
Marcelle Egley
ABA Recovery Service, San Diego, CA
(619) 265-0525
budget-financial-committee@americanrecoveryassn.org
Co-Chair:
Jeremy Cross
International Recovery Systems, Philadelphia, PA
(610) 616-0263
By-Laws Committee
Reviews and updates ARA’s governing documents to ensure clarity, relevance, and
organizational integrity.
Chairperson:
Starr Sawalqah
Alpha Recovery, Phoenix, AZ
(602) 258-3298
bylaws@americanrecoveryassn.org
Members:
Jordan Charles
Appalachian Auto Recovery, Lexington, KY
(859) 455-8257
James McNeil
DayBreak Metro, El Dorado Hills, CA
(510) 574-0505
James Waldron
1st Adjusters, Austin, TX
(512) 339-2892
Client Relations Committee
Strengthens partnerships with lenders and forwarders by fostering clear communication, fair
contracts, and expanded opportunities for ARA members.
Chairperson:
Marcus Potter
NAR Services Inc., Charlotte, NC
(704) 655-2250
clientrelations@americanrecoveryassn.org
Co-Chairperson:
Wayne Ray
Director of Commercial Operations
American Recovery Association, Irving, TX
(757) 604-4525
Contract & Insurance Committee
Assesses and negotiates insurance options and client contract terms to ensure strong
protections for ARA members.
Chairperson:
Patrick Dunleavy
Legacy Recovery & Remarketing Services LLC, Schenectady, NY
(844) 727-2015
contract-insurance@americanrecoveryassn.org
Co-Chairperson:
Marcelle Egley
ABA Recovery Service, San Diego, CA
(619) 265-0525
Members:
Carl (Wes) Carico
Artis Recovery, Tifton, GA
(800) 811-6939
Patrick Newman
Bassford Remele, Minneapolis, MN
(612) 376-1632
Mike Peplinski
Harding Brooks Insurance Agency, Syracuse, NY
(315) 254-8211
Bob Stankovitch
The Peak Service Corporation, Philadelphia, PA
(856) 786-7500
Chris Terrault
AssetsBiz Corp., Chicago, IL
(847) 462-8228
Compliance & Government Relations Committee
Monitors legislation and regulations affecting the repossession industry and advocates for
members’ interests at both state and federal levels.
Chairperson:
Dave Kennedy
First Credit Resources, Inc., Pittsburgh, PA
(814) 835-8099
compliance-government-relations@americanrecoveryassn.org
Members:
Richard Grosvenor
Speedy Recovery Services, Atlanta, GA
(770) 484-6700
Dan Heath
Repros Recovery, Salt Lake City, UT
(801) 878-0400
Sven Voetsch
Premier Finance Adjusters, Pittsburgh, PA
(724) 498-4274
Ethics Committee
Ensures adherence to ARA’s ethical standards by monitoring member compliance with the association’s by-laws and code of ethics.
Chairperson:
Marcelle Egley
ABA Recovery Service, San Diego, CA
(619) 981-6866
ethics@americanrecoveryassn.org
Members:
James Waldron
1st Adjusters, Austin, TX
(512) 339-2892
Lauren DeWitt
Capital Adjusters, Inc., Austin, TX
(512) 836-8030
Joyce Christensen
Commercial Service Corporation, Newark, NJ
(973) 372-2700
Keys Committee
Addresses key-management concerns by establishing best practices, standardizing procedures,
and promoting industry-wide education.
Chairperson:
Todd Case
Indiana Recovery Services, Indianapolis, IN
(317) 409-5142
keys@americanrecoveryassn.org
Co-Chairperson:
John Kimbrell
Advanced Collateral Recovery, Nashville, TN
(615) 203-3412
Wayne Ray
Director of Commercial Operations
American Recovery Association, Irving, TX
(757) 604-4525
Matt Freeman
Professional Towing & Recovery, LLC
no1repoman@bex.net
Brent Hulderman
Absolute Recovery
brent@reponc.com
Adilene Chavez
Ally Financial, Inc.
Adilene.Chavez@ally.com
Daniel Valdes
Ally Financial, Inc.
Daniel.Valdes@ally.com
Ken Garbez
Location Services
Ken.Garbez@location-services.com
Kelsey Summs-Chitwood
VP of Remarketing and Post Recovery
Summs Skip and Collection Service, Inc. dba
Summs Skip and Collateral Solutions
kelsey@summs-skip.com
Tyler Powell, COO
Paramount Recovery Services, Inc.
Tyler.powell@driveparamount.com
David Johns Jr
General Manager
Done Rite Recovery
davej@doneriterecovery.com
LPR Committee
Focuses on issues related to license plate recognition (LPR) technology, supporting fair access,
ethical data use, and improved recovery results.
Chairperson:
Starr Sawalqah
Alpha Recovery, Phoenix, AZ
(602) 258-3298
starr@alpharecoveryco.com
Co-Chairperson:
Amy Bednar
Relentless Recovery, Cleveland, OH
(216) 241-1918
abednar@relentlessohio.com
Members:
John Moul
Collateral Recovery Team, San Antonio, TX
(888) 967-7376
john.moul@collateralrecoveryteam.com
Membership / Benefits Committee
Grows ARA membership and enhances member value through exclusive benefits, discounts,
and strategic partner programs.
Chairperson:
Amy Bednar
Relentless Recovery, Cleveland, OH
(216) 241-1918
membership-benefits@americanrecoveryassn.org
Members:
Starr Sawalqah
Alpha Recovery, Phoenix, AZ
(602) 258-3298
Mentorship Committee
Connects new members with experienced professionals to support leadership development
and long-term success in the repossession industry.
Chairperson:
Dominic Clegg
Benchmark Asset Resolution, San Diego, CA
(619) 722-6300
mentorship@americanrecoveryassn.org
Members:
Todd Case
Indiana Recovery Services, Indianapolis, IN
(317) 409-5142
Matt Freeman
Professional Towing and Recovery, Ottawa Lake, MI
(419) 392-1570
Barry Gibrick
Nationwide Recovery, Chicago, IL
(847) 980-7929
Al Gonzalez
West Texas Auto Recovery, El Paso, TX
(915) 543-0111
James McNeil
DayBreak Metro, El Dorado Hills, CA
(916) 439-4611
Danny Pabon
Florida Repossession Agency, Orlando, FL
(407) 947-1146
danny@flrepoagency.com
NARS Committee
Plans and manages the North American Repossessors Summit (NARS), delivering a premier
event for training, networking, and industry advancement.
Todd Case
President
American Recovery Association, Irving, TX
(317) 409-5142
Andrea Bailey
ARA
Omead Banihashemi
DEPARTMENT MANAGER, REPO OPERATIONS
CAPITAL ONE AUTO FINANCE
Darcy Case
Owner
INDIANA RECOVERY SERVICES
Art Christenson
PRESIDENT & CEO
COMMERCIAL SERVICE CORPORATION
Richard Grosvenor
PRESIDENT
SPEEDY RECOVERY SERVICES, INC
Bryan Russell
VICE PRESIDENT – VENDOR MANAGEMENT AND OVERSIGHT
GM FINANCIAL
Starr Sawalqah
PRESIDENT
ALPHA RECOVERY
Eric Elizondo
REPOSSESSION MANAGER
UNITED AUTO CREDIT
James McNeil
PRESIDENT
DAYBREAK METRO
Lauren Kimbrell
VICE PRESIDENT
ADVANCED COLLATERAL RECOVERY
Sophia Pabon
PRESIDENT
FLORIDA REPOSSESSION AGENCY
Kiala Hanneman
SENIOR DIRECTOR
BRIDGECREST FINANCIAL
John Moul
PRESIDENT
COLLATERAL RECOVERY TEAM
Daniel Valdes
DIRECTOR – REDEMPTIONS & REPOSSESSIONS
ALLY FINANCIAL
ARA Marketing & Communications Partner:
Truly-Wow!
Dawn Psaromatis
Tony Psaromatis
Public Relations Committee
Promotes a positive and accurate image of the repossession industry through communications,
outreach, and media engagement.
Chairperson:
Marcus Potter
NAR Services Inc., Charlotte, NC
(704) 655-2250
public-relations@americanrecoveryassn.org
Co-Chairperson:
Amy Bednar
Relentless Recovery, Cleveland, OH
(216) 241-191
Members:
Dawn Psaromatis
Truly-Wow!, Greenville, SC
(512) 565-9709
Recovery Agent Protection Committee (RAPC)
Prioritizes recovery agent safety by developing protective measures, resources, and best
practices for the field.
Chairperson:
Wade Argo
Argo Management Group, Inc.
(309) 738-2872
rapc@americanrecoveryassn.org
Co-Chairperson:
Amy Bednar
Relentless Recovery
(216) 241-1918
Technology Committee
Evaluates and recommends emerging technologies that improve efficiency, safety, and
innovation across member businesses.
Chairperson:
John Newberry
Eagle Eye Recovery, Inc., Atlanta, GA
(770) 783-9811
technology@americanrecoveryassn.org
Co-Chairpersons:
Wayne Ray
Director of Commercial Operations
American Recovery Association, Irving, TX
(757) 604-4525
John Sibbitt
Recovery Database Network
(317) 447-3539
Members:
Suzanne Burns
AGR Recovery Specialists, West Palm Beach, FL
(781) 248-0983
John Kimbrell
Advanced Collateral Recovery, Nashville, TN
(615) 203-3412
Ryan Miller
Northwest Repossession, Chicago, IL
(847) 284-4689
Dom Rito
Relentless Recovery, Cleveland, OH
(216) 296-0163
Andy Sinclair
Repo Report
(302) 388-3195
Other
Honorary Members
Mary Jane Hogan
Honorary Lifetime Member, Birmingham, AL
(205) 678-9143
Alex Price
SkipGuru.com, Mobile, AL
(251) 366-7669
Sales Resource Officer
Dave Kennedy
First Credit Resources, Inc., Pittsburgh, PA
(814) 835-8099
Sergeant at Arms
Dominic Clegg
Benchmark Asset Resolution, San Diego, CA
(619) 722-6300
Parliamentarian
Patrick Altes
Falcon International, Daytona Beach, FL
(386) 274-1000
Chaplain
Ray Franklin
National Locating & Recovery, Birmingham, AL
(205) 678-9143
Chaplain Emeritus
Gary Deese
Home Detective Company, Inc., Greensboro, NC
(336) 299-1641
