Committee Involvement

RMAI Members Have a Voice!

RMAI members share their talent and passion, while building their network by serving on an RMAI committee, working group or task force.

All meetings are virtual, typically held monthly or bimonthly, and last about an hour.

RMAI seeks volunteers each year by distributing a Committee Interest survey to active members (primary contacts and paid additional membership representatives). Only the committees that are accepting volunteers will be included in the survey. Additionally, some committees continue to accept volunteers throughout the year. Email info@rmaintl.org if you have questions.

Affiliate Advisory Council

The Affiliate Advisory Council’s primary role is to ensure that RMAI Affiliate members receive value from their membership, increase certification of vendors, and provide feedback on policy decisions and governance.

QUALIFICATIONS pertinent to this committee: (1) Affiliate member.

Auto Finance Working Group

This working group identifies issues particular to the auto debt market; develops auto finance issue briefs, best practices, and education for members; and provides  education to the auto finance industry on the nuances of the sale and collection of auto accounts.

QUALIFICATIONS pertinent to this committee: (1) interest in and knowledge of purchasing and collecting auto debt.

Bankruptcy Working Group

This working group discusses the latest trends, legal decisions, new laws, etc. in bankruptcy. As deemed necessary, the group recommends actions to RMAI leadership.

QUALIFICATIONS pertinent to this committee: (1) Interest and knowledge in bankruptcy law and process.

Budget, Finance & Audit Committee

The Budget, Finance & Audit Committee is chaired by the Treasurer of RMAI. This committee reviews monthly financial statements, develops the annual budget, and ensures RMAI financials are reviewed or audited annually by a third-party auditor.

Bylaws, Policies & Procedures Committee 

The Bylaws, Policies & Procedures Committee is chaired by the Secretary of RMAI. This committee is responsible for ensuring that the Bylaws of the Receivables Management Association International are in compliance with all laws and guide governance and management.

Conference Committee 

The Conference Committee is made up of the Past President, Current President, and President-Elect. This committee is responsible for determining the direction and desired content for RMAI’s Annual Conference and Executive Summit.

Digital Communications Working Group

The RMAI Digital Communications Working Group was formed by the Board of Directors for the purpose of discussing the various digital communication channels used by the receivables management industry.

QUALIFICATIONS pertinent to this committee: (1) interest in exploring and enhancing the use of consumer communications using digital channels including text and email.

Diversity Equity Inclusion Committee

The committee’s mission is to empower RMAI member companies to create an inclusive culture by delivering rich content and experiences on diversity and inclusion practices that will allow their businesses to thrive.

QUALIFICATIONS pertinent to this committee: (1) interest in DEI; (2) interest in coordinating education programming to include securing topics, speakers, and sponsors; and (3) interest in writing or identifying authors for articles and blog posts.

Editorial & Social Media Committee

This committee is responsible for the editorial content of RMAI communications, including annual publications, monthly e-newsletter, website, social media, Member Alerts, and press releases; and sets policies for RMAI Editorial Guidelines and Advertising Kit.

QUALIFICATIONS pertinent to this committee: (1) interest in writing, proofing, and marketing; (2) familiarity or experience working with social media and/or the press; and (3) commitment to secure authors/contributors and solicit advertisers.

Education Committee

This committee is responsible for the development of educational programs. This includes, but is not limited to, a robust webinar lineup, programs offered at the Annual Conference and Executive Summit, regional symposiums as needed, and additional offerings deemed to be needed by the Committee and/or Board.

QUALIFICATIONS pertinent to this committee: (1) interest in coordinating education programming to include securing topics, speakers, and sponsors.

Ethics Committee

This committee is responsible for the investigation of ethics complaints received about RMAI members and taking appropriate actions.

QUALIFICATIONS pertinent to this committee: (1) Solid understanding of RMAI Code of Ethics and governance documents; (2) ability to objectively evaluate complaints and determine a fair solution; and (3) ability to keep absolute confidentiality.

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee is made up of the five officers (President, President-Elect, Treasurer, Secretary, and Past President), as established in Bylaws.

Federal Legislative/Regulatory Committee

This committee is responsible for developing recommendations for positions on legislation and regulations at the federal level that affect the industry.

QUALIFICATIONS pertinent to this committee: (1) interest in federal policies and legislation; (2) read bills and provide comment; and (3) good writer and willingness to draft RMAI responses to legislative and regulatory proposals.

Fintech & Artificial Intelligence Working Group

This working group identifies issues particular to fintech paper and artificial intelligence; develops issue briefs, best practices, and education for members; and provides education to the fintech industry on the nuances of the sale of marketplace accounts.

QUALIFICATIONS pertinent to this committee: (1) interest in and knowledge of fintech law; (2) interest in issues involving artificial intelligence.

Industry Research Working Group

The RMAI Industry Research Working Group was formed by the Board of Directors for the purpose of capturing favorable and unfavorable receivables management industry media and data to be used in developing one-page resources and infographics to enhance RMAI’s advocacy work. The repository of gathered third-party research/studies, facts, quotes, and tidbits will make resources readily available for fortifying RMAI’s messaging.

QUALIFICATIONS pertinent to this committee: (1) penchant for fact-checking, time to commit, willingness to read dense studies.

Legal Affairs Working Group

This working group serves as a resource for attorneys who are employees, partners, or owners of RMAI member businesses, by engaging in dialogue and identifying problems and solutions related to the practice of law within the receivables industry.

QUALIFICATIONS pertinent to this committee: (1) attorney.

Legislative Fundraising Committee

This committee is responsible for soliciting donations for the RMAI Legislative Fund to support the association’s advocacy work at the state and federal levels.

QUALIFICATIONS pertinent to this committee: (1) interest in heavy outreach to RMAI members to obtain donations throughout the year and (2) have existing relationships with RMAI members that can help increase donations or obtain new donations.

Membership Committee

This committee is responsible for developing membership recruitment and retention programs to grow the membership and evaluating current and new member needs.

QUALIFICATIONS pertinent to this committee: (1) interest in recruitment of nonmembers and retention of current members; (2) commitment to making annual membership retention outreach (email/phone calls); (3) gather leads at industry events and work with RMAI staff on follow up; (4) commitment to being an “Ambassador” of the association at RMAI Annual Conference and other industry conferences.

Originating Creditors Roundtable 

The Originating Creditors Roundtable meets at the RMAI Annual Conference in February and periodically online via Zoom. Originating Creditors have open discussions with their peers about issues and best practices. Roundtables are kept private – debt buyers, brokers, resellers, collection agencies, law firms, and vendors are not present.

QUALIFICATIONS pertinent to this committee: (1) Originating Creditor member.

Privacy & Data Security Working Group

This working group discusses legislative and regulatory developments in privacy proposals and analyzes implementation challenges for any new privacy laws.

QUALIFICATIONS pertinent to this committee: (1) attorney or compliance officer; (2) willingness to speak up and share the challenges your business is facing related to privacy; and (3) experience analyzing legislative bills.

State Legislative/Regulatory Committee (50-State Committee)

This committee is responsible for providing input for positions on legislation and regulations that affect the industry and co-chairs are involved in developing strategy for their state.

QUALIFICATIONS pertinent to this committee: (1) interest in public policy and legislation; (2) ability to read bills and provide comments; (3) interest in grassroots lobbying; and (4) willingness to reach out and develop relationships with elected

NOTE: Effective March 1, 2024, with the exception of originating creditors and authorized audit providers, the members on each Certification Council Committee must be affiliated with a Certified Company.

Administration & Budget Committee

The Administration & Budget Committee is responsible for issues concerning the administration and oversight of the Certification Program, application procedures, application approvals, and the development of a proposed annual budget and fee schedule. The committee is also responsible for assuring affordable access to the Certification Program.

QUALIFICATIONS pertinent to this committee: (1) strong familiarity with the certification program; (2) been a participant within the industry for a significant period-of-time; and (3) ability to keep absolute confidentiality.

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee is responsible for issues concerning the administration and oversight of the Certification Program’s Compliance Audits.

QUALIFICATIONS pertinent to this committee: (1) strong familiarity with the certification program; (2) compliance background; and (3) ability to keep absolute confidentiality.

Standards Committee

The Standards Committee is responsible for issues concerning the administration and oversight of the Certification Program’s Certification Standards.

QUALIFICATIONS pertinent to this committee: (1) strong familiarity with the certification program; and  (2) legal and/or compliance background