News & Events
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,
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
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
Recovery Industry Standards for Background Checks
Recovery Industry Standards for Background Checks July 11, 2025, by Dan Heath, President of Repros Recovery & ARA Member Introduction The recovery industry has evolved.
The Impact of LPR Exclusivity on the Repossession Industry
February 24, 2025, by American Recovery Association (ARA) LPR Committee INTRODUCTION License Plate Recognition (LPR) technology has played a crucial role in modernizing the repossession
Update from the ARA and CoPart Meeting
Last week, the ARA Board of Directors (BOD) met with leadership from CoPart to address concerns regarding their involvement in the repossession sector. Our primary
