Welcome The New ARA Board of Directors

ARA Welcomes New Board of Directors

As the world’s largest association of recovery and remarketing professionals, we are excited to announce the new slate of Officers who will lead its Board of Directors for the 2022 to 2023 term.

Welcome Vaughn Clemmons, President at Automobile Recovery Bureau, Inc., as the elected President of the American Recovery Association and Joel Kennedy as the elected Executive Director of ARA.

“I would be remiss not to mention my gratitude to Dave Kennedy, our past president, for the insight and support he has provided to me this past year. I am honored to those who have entrusted their confidence in me to promote the beliefs of the greatest recovery trade association in America,” said Vaughn Clemmons, incoming president.”

“Together, we will continue on the path of growth that Les McCook and Dave Kennedy have laid out for us all, explore opportunities to further the growth of the industry, continue to provide advancement opportunities to ARA members, and promote the standardization of this great industry.”

“I wish to thank the members and the ARA Board for placing their trust in me to continue to build upon the solid foundation and pillars now in place that were considered unimaginable just 5 years ago.

The ARA has the wind in it’s sails and I will work tirelessly to keep that momentum going and to establish a new era of fairness and equity for the professionals I proudly serve.”

The elected ARA Board of Directors will also include Bennett Deese of Home Detective Company, Inc. as Vice President; Marcelle Egley of ABA Resource Service as Treasurer/Secretary; Stephanie Findley of I R Services as Director; and Dave Kennedy of First Credit Resources, Inc. as Immediate Past President.

Continuing to serve on the ARA Board of Directors are Jeremy Cross with International Recovery Systems and Director, Amy Bednar with Relentless Recovery.

Joel Kennedy, Incoming Executive Director

” Serving as Executive Director of American Recovery Association and representing the finest group of professionals in the industry has been a highlight of my life. ARA is positioned as the national trade association of the recovery industry to make a difference for all stakeholders. This new generation of leaders is just what we need to continue to build on the foundation laid by our founders.”

— Outgoing ARA Executive Director, Les McCook

We are excited to begin this new chapter alongside our ARA members. We play a crucial role in ensuring a well-functioning financial system. Our goal is to perpetuate professionalism, honesty, integrity, and expertise through our members who proudly serve the financial services industry while making sure that the American consumer is treated fairly and with respect. Join us in giving a warm welcome to our new ARA Board of Directors.