DBA 2014 Board Elections
DBA International to hold elections for two open seats on the Board of Directors
DBA International is seeking qualified candidates who wish to run for a two-year term on the Board of Directors. In 2014, there will be two (2) open Director seats on the 10-member Board that the DBA membership will fill during the association’s annual election. Qualified individuals who wish to run must declare their candidacy no
later than December 13, 2013.
The 2014 ballot will also include a vote to approve the slate of officers for the Board of Directors and approve
amendments to the DBA Bylaws.
As a reminder, only Professional Certified, Professional, and Standard members are eligible to run for the Board of Directors and vote during the annual election. Additionally, only those members who have renewed their membership and paid their 2014 association dues will receive a ballot. The 2014 invoices were mailed out on October 1, 2013. If your company has not renewed or you need assistance with your renewal, please contact Barbara Souza at [email protected] or call DBA International at (916) 482-2462.
Candidate Qualifications
Directors elected will serve a two-year term beginning February 2014 and ending February 2016. Individuals interested in running for a Director position must have the following qualifications pursuant to the DBA
International Bylaws:
1. Be an officer, director, or a majority owner of five percent (5%) of an active
Professional Certified, Professional, or Standard member in good standing;
2. Have four years of experience in the distressed debt acquisition industry;
3. Provide proof of a portfolio purchase made in the previous twelve (12) months; and
4. Have attended DBA’s Annual Conference in February 2013.
Election Timeline
December 13, 2013: Deadline for members interested in running for the Board to declare their candidacy. To
submit your name for a Director position, please submit the following materials by mail, fax or email to Jan
Stieger, Executive Director, 1050 Fulton Avenue, Suite 120, Sacramento, CA 95825,
[email protected];
. A letter of intent declaring your desire to be a candidate;
. A professional photo;
. A resume and/or bio;
. A candidate statement of not more than 400 words which will be distributed to members with
the official ballot; and
. A copy of a redacted bill of sale or a reference letter on a seller’s letterhead verifying that the
member company has purchased a debt portfolio in the previous twelve (12) months.