February 12, 2026 (Sacramento, CA) – Members of Receivables Management Association International (RMAI) elected Officers and Directors to its Board for 2026. Of the ten-member Board, eight are continuing service from the previous year. The 2026 Officers and Directors are:
- Amber Russo, Kino Financial Co., LLC, President
- Joe Barbito, Orbita Capital Group, LLC, President Elect
- Mellisa Massey, National Credit Adjusters, Treasurer
- Brian Williams, Crown Asset Management, LLC, Secretary
- Jon Mazzoli, Resurgent Holdings, Inc., Past President
- Michael Cassidy, Velocity Portfolio Group, Inc., Director
- Todd L. Gurstel, Gurstel Law Firm, P.C.
- Mark Ravanesi, TrueAccord, Director
- Stephanie Schenking, NCB Management Services, Inc., Director
- Lee Brockett, Cascade365, Director
Lee Brockett is joining the RMAI Board of Directors in 2026, in the certified debt-buyer seat. He is the Chief Executive Officer at Cascade365. Lee has 22 years of C-level experience in the ARM and debt purchase industry. Prior to Cascade365, Lee founded Glass Mountain Capital and co-founded Applied Income Sciences. Lee has a JD from the University of San Francisco and a BA in Political Science from the University of Oregon.
Lee said of his goals for serving on the Board, “I have witnessed a lot of industry changes over the years and believe that this perspective can help the RMAI, and its members, to better position themselves for the future. With Reg. F, digital, and AI, it’s an exciting time to be an ARM industry participant. As the market continues to mature, we need to ensure that there is a place for compliant, sophisticated RMAI members, both small and large companies alike.”
Stephanie Schenking is joining the RMAI Board of Directors in 2026, in a certified debt-buyer seat. She is the Chief of Growth and Partnership for NCB Management Services, Inc. She has more than 20 years of experience in the financial industry, with prior roles including jobs at Crown Asset Management, LLC, Unifund CCR and ClientFirst Financial Strategies, Inc.
Of her hopes for serving on the Board, Stephanie said, “Serving on the Board would be an honor and an opportunity to give back to an organization that has provided so much to its members, including myself. I am passionate about this industry, and I look forward to contributing my experience, dedication, and energy to further RMAI’s mission.
Stephanie has been RMAI Certified since 2018.
Todd Gurstel, CEO of Gurstel Law, was re-elected to the RMAI Board of Directors. Todd serves the board of directors in the certified law firm seat. Todd is serving his second term on the board, having just completed his first term.
As the RMAI Board of Directors moves into 2026, they remain committed to building strong relationships with member companies, fostering connections among members, and delivering the value expected from RMAI. RMAI will remain focused on robust advocacy at both the state and federal levels. This is especially critical as the industry navigates uncertainties with newly elected officials, continuing to operate in an increasingly stringent regulatory business environment. RMAI will also continue to enhance the certification program and elevate standards, most recently demonstrated by requiring all Associate Debt Buyers who joined RMAI on or after January 1, 2024, to obtain certification. RMAI also prioritizes education, providing value and support for members.
“We at RMAI look forward to continue working on behalf of the industry in 2026,” said Mike Becker, RMAI Executive Director. “We’ve valued the opportunity to host more than 1,500 industry representatives here in Las Vegas and look forward to gathering again at the 2026 Executive Summit on August 4-6, at the Skamania Lodge, Stevenson, WA.”
About RMAI
Receivables Management Association International (RMAI) is a nonprofit trade association representing more than 600 companies that purchase or support the purchase of performing and nonperforming receivables on the secondary market. The RMAI Receivables Management Certification Program and Code of Ethics set the global standard within the receivables industry due to the rigorous uniform standards of best practice which focus on protecting consumers. More information about RMAI is available at www.rmaintl.org.
RMAI’s 2026 Annual Conference brings together stakeholders in the receivables management industry, welcoming attendees and exhibitors, presenting highly-respected educational programming, and numerous networking opportunities with key participants, including debt buying companies, collection law firms, collection agencies, brokers, vendors, major creditors, and international members.