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Dave Kennedy, An ARA Member Speaks Out

Monday, August 8th, 2011

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

Tuesday, July 26th, 2011

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.

Able Auto Adjusters Enables Faster Vehicle Remarketing for Clients through Use of Online Wholesale Auctions

Thursday, November 4th, 2010

By Zach Hallowell, Business Line Director OPENLANE

Since 1962, Able Auto Adjusters has been one of Southern California’s leading recovery agencies providing skip-tracing, investigative and asset-recovery services for cars, semi-trucks, motorcycles, recreation vehicles, and more. Able Auto serves leading banks, financial institutions, credit unions, leasing companies, rental companies, and new and used auto dealerships and is dedicated to providing its clients with excellent service. (more…)

A profile of repossession service provider How Adjustment

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010

If you adopt the technology the clients will follow:  A profile of repossession service provider How Adjustment.

By Zach Hallowell, Business Line Director, OPENLANE

Technology has been a mainstay for How Adjustment since Dave and Sharon Handschin took over the business from its original owners nearly 25 years ago.  A Seattle-area staple since 1941, How Adjustment provides repossession services throughout the state of Washington.  (more…)

RMI Case Study: Meeting Industry Needs By Increasing Efficiency

Wednesday, August 11th, 2010

Situation
Established in 1986, Hall Recovery Specialists, DFW is owned by Jim Hall and his wife, Carolyn. With more than 30 years of experience in the repossession business, Hall began his career in skip tracing and has become a seasoned expert since. Hall Recovery Specialist employees total over 100 years of experience in recovering collateral and strive to use the most beneficial technology. As the company continued to grow and expand, Hall looked for more resources to better his business to meet the needs of the industry. (more…)

Congratulations to the winners of the raffle at our 2009 Convention!

Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009

We are incredibly pleased to announce this year’s raffle raised $5,495 for the Kenneth H. Long Memorial Scholarship at Texas State University in San Marcos.  As many of you know, this scholarship fund has close ties to our ARA family.  Thank you to everyone who purchased raffle tickets and donated money! (more…)

ARA Honored with Humanitarian Award

Friday, August 14th, 2009

ara-award1We are honored to have been awarded the RSIG Humanitarian Award for 2009!  According to RSIG, the award was presented to American Recovery Association “in recognition of your selfless act of generosity through your contribution to the Recovery Agents Memorial Fund, for the benefit of Jason McClendon.”

Thanks to all of our members for helping make our contribution possible!