American Recovery Association

Big news, ARA family! 🙌

We are leveling up and we couldn't be more excited to share what's coming.

The American Recovery Association is growing fast, and to match that momentum, we're proud to announce some exciting leadership changes that will take ARA to new heights!

Wayne Ray is stepping into a brand new CEO role. Wayne has been a powerhouse since joining ARA in 2024 as our first-ever Director of Commercial Operations - growing revenue, driving innovation, and serving on our Technology Committee. Now, he's taking the wheel to lead ARA's strategic direction and push our national initiatives even further.

Executive Director Todd Squires isn't going anywhere - he's doubling down on the big stuff, including the PEP retirement program, strengthening our committees, and building the systems that will fuel ARA's growth for years to come.

And we're thrilled to welcome JoAnna Deaver as our new Operations Manager! Joanna is the engine that keeps everything running smoothly - overseeing day-to-day operations and making sure we're firing on all cylinders.

This is a huge moment for ARA, and the best is truly yet to come.

📧 Read the full announcement from our ARA President Todd Case
https://f.mtr.cool/eevzwxnkst

Registration is NOW OPEN for ARA's 62nd Annual Convention! 🎉

This is your chance to connect with 285+ members, lenders, and vendors over two incredible days of networking, collaboration, and industry insights - all in a beautiful resort setting.

🗓️ When: September 29–30, 2026
📍 Where: Westin Stonebriar Dallas Golf Resort & Spa, Frisco, TX

Spots are limited - attendance is open to ARA members, lenders, exhibitors, and sponsors only.

Bonus: The convention lines up with Capital One’s Summit (invitation only) happening right after - making it a can’t-miss week!

Don’t wait - register today! ⤵️
https://f.mtr.cool/iabvmvtfbr

To the recovery professionals in the ARA community: We see you! 👊

The work you do every day, navigating regulations that most people don't know exist, managing high-stakes situations with professionalism, and representing this industry with integrity in communities across America, matters more than most people realize.

We want to know: What does being a recovery professional mean to you?

There's no wrong answer. Whether it's the independence, the challenge, the craft, the relationships, or something deeper, we want to hear it! 👇

Happy Father's Day to every dad in the ARA community! 👊

To the recovery professionals who left before sunrise, worked through long shifts in every condition, and still came home to show up for their family, this day is for you.

The work you do in this industry takes grit, discipline, and integrity. The same qualities that make you a great professional are the ones that make you a great father.

You provide. You protect. You show up, at work and at home!

Happy Father's Day from the entire ARA family. Enjoy your day, you've earned it. 🏆

Some things you can't download, watch on a screen, or replicate from a hotel room on a video call.

The conversations that build careers. The handshake that turns into a lender relationship. The session that reframes how you think about compliance at your agency. The evening dinner where you realize the person across the table has been dealing with the exact same challenge you have, and found a solution.

That's the ARA 62nd Annual Convention experience. And it only happens in-person!

📅 September 29–30, 2026
📍 Westin Stonebriar Dallas Golf Resort & Spa | Dallas, TX

Registration is open: https://f.mtr.cool/ottpwnccnp

A major step forward for the recovery industry. 🚨

Bridgecrest has established a clear, contractual fuel surcharge mechanism - one that automatically activates when fuel costs rise and deactivates when they return to normal levels. No guesswork. No repeated negotiations. Just predictability.

For months, ARA has advocated alongside lenders, forwarding companies, and recovery professionals to find a sustainable solution to rising fuel costs. Bridgecrest answered the call.

ARA President Todd Case shares why this initiative matters - and why we hope it becomes a blueprint for the entire industry.

Read the full message 👉 https://f.mtr.cool/ohvcummnak

One of the most common and most costly, compliance vulnerabilities facing recovery agencies today isn't a policy failure. It's a documentation failure.

Every assignment. Every interaction. Every outcome.

When documentation is incomplete, inconsistent, or missing, your agency is exposed, in disputes, audits, and legal challenges. Proper documentation is your first and most reliable line of defense.

✅ Audit-ready records on every assignment
✅ Documented debtor communications and outcomes
✅ Verified personal property handling procedures
✅ Consistent agent-level logging, every time

ARA's Compliance System gives your agency the infrastructure to build documentation processes that hold up under any scrutiny.

Calling all new ARA members!

Welcome to the American Recovery Association (ARA)!

We’re excited to have you join us for a (mandatory) online orientation meeting designed for new members who have joined in 2026. 🤝

During this meeting, the membership and mentorship committees will introduce you to the ARA’s mission, our key member committees, and the valuable resources available to you, including:

● The mission and values of the American Recovery Association
● An introduction to all committees dedicated to supporting our members
● A walkthrough of using CCRS
● Member discounts and how to access them
● How to receive new orders from the ARA
● Information on upcoming convention

We look forward to meeting you and helping you make the most of your ARA membership!

Join us here 👉 https://f.mtr.cool/jugdrjnjho
Password: 951945

Interested in becoming a Sponsor or Exhibitor at the ARA 62nd Annual Convention?

This is your opportunity to put your brand in front of the recovery and remarketing industry's most influential professionals, agency owners, lenders, compliance managers, and vendors!

📅 September 29–30, 2026
📍 Westin Stonebriar Dallas Golf Resort & Spa
🤝 Presenting Sponsor: Harding Brooks Insurance Agency

Why sponsor or exhibit at ARA Convention 2026? 285+ attendees - ARA members, lenders, and vendors in an intimate, meaningful setting where your brand gets real visibility and real conversations.

Sponsorship and exhibitor packages are limited, and this event fills up fast!
Ready to secure your spot? Email us today.

📩 [email protected]
📞 972.775.4755

Happy Flag Day.

On this day in 1777, the flag of the United States was formally established, a symbol of unity, shared purpose, and the belief that people who stand together can build something lasting.

Those same values, unity, shared purpose, and lasting standards, have guided the American Recovery Association since 1965.

Recovery professionals serve an essential and often invisible role in America's financial ecosystem. When lenders can recover collateral fairly, efficiently, and in full compliance with the law, it protects the integrity of consumer lending for every American.

That's a service worth being proud of! Proud to serve. Proud to advocate. Proud to represent the best in this industry.

Happy Flag Day from the ARA family! 🇺🇸