November 4, 2016

Are you looking for ways to take your volunteer efforts to the next level? Consider running for the DBA International Board of Directors.

DBA International is seeking qualified candidates who wish to run for a two-year term on the Board of Directors. In 2017, there will be four (4) open Director seats (three for representatives from certified debt buying companies and one for a representative from either a certified collection law firm or certified collection agency) 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 9, 2016.

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS
Directors elected will serve a two-year term beginning February 2017 and ending February 2019. Individuals interested in running for a Director position must meet the following qualifications pursuant to the DBA International Bylaws:

  • Be an officer, director, or a majority owner of five percent (5%) or greater interest of a Certified Member in good standing.
  • Have four years of experience in the purchase, management, or collection of receivables.
  • (Certified debt-buying companies only) Have purchased a receivables portfolio in the past 12 months.
  • (Certified collection law firms only) Have litigated a collection case in the past 12 months.
  • Have attended the Annual DBA Conference in February 2016.
  • Currently serve on a DBA committee, task force, or the DBA Certification Council or one of its committees.

International, Associate, Originating Creditor, and Affiliate Members are not eligible to run for board seats but can serve on DBA committees.

ELECTION TIMELINE
December 9, 2016: 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, email, or fax to Jan Stieger, Executive Director, 1050 Fulton Avenue, Suite 120, Sacramento, CA 95825 or jstieger@dbainternational.org.

  • A letter of intent declaring your desire to be a candidate;
  • A professional photo;
  • A résumé 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 (for certified debt buying companies); or
  • Proof of litigation in the past twelve (12) months on a collection-related matter (for certified law firms).

DBA will hold a candidate education conference call for declared candidates the week after the December 9th deadline to discuss the typical duties and responsibilities of board members.

January 2017: Ballots will be sent to members at the beginning of January, at which time voting will begin. Eligible member organizations may cast:

  • One vote to approve or not approve the 2017 slate of officers
  • One vote to approve or not approve proposed bylaws changes (if applicable)
  • One vote for each open Director position (4 positions available—3 for certified debt buyers and 1 for a law firm or collection agency)

VOTING PROCESS
Eligible voting members may vote either by submitting a completed ballot via email (jstieger@dbainternational.org), fax (916-482-2760), regular mail, or by casting it in person at DBA International’s Annual Conference. A ballot box will be located in the registration lobby until 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 8, 2017. Election results are announced and the new board installed on the final day of the conference.

WHO CAN VOTE
Certified members who have renewed their membership and paid their association dues are eligible to vote during the annual election. Membership renewal invoices were mailed out on October 1, 2016. If your company needs assistance renewing, please contact Barbara Souza at bsouza@dbainternational.org or call DBA International at (916) 482-2462.

If you have any questions, please contact Jan Stieger at (916) 482-2462 or by email.