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Will CFPB Make Policy via Rules – or Enforcement?

Nov 18, 2011 • Recovery Industry NewsComments Off on Will CFPB Make Policy via Rules – or Enforcement?

Sent by the AFSA, this interesting article should put our industry into the “very cautious” mode in regards to how we will get brought under the control of the CFPB. (more…)

4th Annual North American Repossessors Summit Returns with a New, Insightful Program

Nov 1, 2011 • ARA News and Events, Recovery Industry NewsComments Off on 4th Annual North American Repossessors Summit Returns with a New, Insightful Program

Summit Prepares Participants to Adapt to Survive in the Changing Industry

Dallas, TX – November 1, 2011, American Recovery Association, Inc. (ARA), the world’s largest association of recovery and remarketing professionals, is excited to announce its premier fourth annual industry event, the North American Repossessors Summit (NARS), is open for registration. (more…)

NARS 2012 Registration is Now Open!

Oct 10, 2011 • ARA News and Events, Recovery Industry NewsComments Off on NARS 2012 Registration is Now Open!

NARS 2012 Registration is Now Open!

Early bird registration is now open for the 4th Annual North American Repossessors Summit (NARS) on March 23–24, 2012 in Dallas, Texas! NARS is the must-attend event in the recovery and remarketing industry and with a limited number of attendance spots available, now is the time to register!  Registration fees will increase after December 31, 2011. (more…)

Join Us at the East Coast NABD BHPH Conference

Sep 29, 2011 • News, UncategorizedComments Off on Join Us at the East Coast NABD BHPH Conference

The 2011 National Alliance of Buy Here, Pay Here Dealers (NABD) East Coast Conference is coming up on November 6–8, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia. Because of our long-standing relationship with the NABD and our commitment to the Buy-Here, Pay-Here industry, they are offering our ARA members a discounted $100 day pass good for Sunday or Monday of the conference. You can download the coupon here. For more information about the conference, please visit their website: www.bhphinfo.com. (more…)

2011 ARA Annual Convention Recap

Sep 23, 2011 • News, UncategorizedComments Off on 2011 ARA Annual Convention Recap

American Recovery Association, Inc. (ARA), the world’s largest association of recovery and remarketing professionals, gathered last month on August 18–20 for its 47th Annual Convention in Jersey City, NJ. The Annual Convention was a great time to catch up with our fellow members, welcome new members, learn from speakers, discuss association and industry issues and get re-energized for the next year. While many discussions continue, our focus is still maintaining the most professional recovery and remarketing agents in the industry and in industry unity. (more…)

Congratulations to all of our 2011 award winners!

Sep 6, 2011 • News, UncategorizedComments Off on Congratulations to all of our 2011 award winners!

The following ARA members and supporters were recently honored at our Annual Convention. Thank you for your dedication to ARA!

Dedicated Service: Brenda Allen
Key Award:
Art Christensen
Bob Dempsey Award: Chris Dunleavy
Lorna Lou Barnes Award: Mary Jane Hogan
Special Recognition Award: Dawn Wellington & Kevin Armstrong
Rookie of the Year: Dick Frame
10 Year Member Pin: Joan Hudson, Kenny Lee, Brian Long
20 Year Member Pin & Plaque: Sam Corolla, Linda Mardock
30 Year Member Pin & Plaque: Bruce Schneider
40 Year Member Pin & Plaque: Art Christensen, Harry Forrest, Frosty Thomas

OPENLANE’s Repossessor Remarketer of the Year Award: Dick Frame

What ARA Has to Offer NIADA Dealers

Aug 12, 2011 • Recovery Industry NewsComments Off on What ARA Has to Offer NIADA Dealers

ARA recently exhibited at the NIADA Convention & Expo and our executive director, Les McCook, was interviewed by NIADA TV.  In the video, Les speaks about what ARA has to offer NIADA dealers.  Check out what Les has to say at minute 7:52.

ARA Announces Keynote Speaker for Annual Convention

Aug 11, 2011 • ARA News and EventsComments Off on ARA Announces Keynote Speaker for Annual Convention

ARA is pleased to announce Michael Dougherty, partner at Weltman, Weinberg & Reis, will be the keynote speaker for the 47th Annual ARA Convention next week. We look forward to hearing him speak about the changes in the recovery industry and what he believes is to come. You don’t want to miss it! (more…)

Dave Kennedy, An ARA Member Speaks Out

Aug 8, 2011 • ARA Member Spotlight, ARA News and EventsComments Off on Dave Kennedy, An ARA Member Speaks Out

The Situation
In my normal course of marketing, I was speaking with a president and CEO of a credit union and she told me about the Pennsylvania Credit Union Association Convention. I wanted to have a booth there, but the booth fee was out of my marketing budget. I called Les McCook and he explained that one of the benefits of being an ARA member is ARA will pay for half of the exhibitor fee at a tradeshow, if the member will represent ARA. (more…)

What a Dealer Needs to Know about Repossessions

Jul 26, 2011 • ARA Member Spotlight, ARA News and Events, Recovery Industry News, Tools & InsightsComments Off on What a Dealer Needs to Know about Repossessions

Our ARA Executive Director, Les McCook, was recently interviewed by Automotive Digest at a trade show. In this video, he provides crucial advice to dealers regarding the repossession process, and warns that choosing the cheapest option can have dire consequences. Watch the video below, or click here to view it.

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