Maryland Collection Agency Licensees - Invitation to 2 PM Meeting 9-22-16

As part of the Hogan Administration's focus on regulatory reform and customer service, the Maryland Commissioner of Financial Regulation is seeking comment from Maryland Collection Agency licensees about current regulations and statutes pertaining to our industry.   Additionally, the Office is seeking comment regarding current policies, processes, and practices that licensees believe should be studied, amended, or repealed.
 
The Commissioner invites your comments in writing on or before October 15, 2016 or by your participation in a forum for Maryland Collection Agency licensees to be hosted by the Commissioner on September 22, 2016 at 2 pm at 500 N. Calvert Street, Baltimore, MD  21202. 

Please enter the building by using the Centre Street entrance and you will be directed to the meeting room.

Perr Elected ACA President Elect

At ACA's national June convention in Denver, the ACA Board of Directors elected Richard (Rick) J. Perr, Esquire (Fineman Krekstein & Harris, P.C.) to the office of ACA President Elect.  Perr, a MACA Board member, is a popular speaker at our regional events including Spring Fling and NEDC EXPO, and a recognized authority on creditor's rights, representing creditors, law firms, and agencies. After serving a one-year term as President Elect, he'll become ACA President in July 2017 at the ACA Convention in Seattle, Washington.

 

Strausser receives Fred Kirschner award at ACA Convention in Denver

Harry A. Strausser III (The Remit Corp), president of MACA, received the Fred Kirschner Instructor Achievement Award during ACA convention last week.  The award recognizes ACA Certified Instructor volunteers who give freely of their time and knowledge, and willingly share the experience they have gained during their years in the industry.  Strausser has taught more than 275 ACA seminars, and will be MACA's instructor for our upcoming Essential Collection Skills and FDCPA seminars scheduled for October 11-12, in Harrisburg. MACA members receive 50% off the cost of regular enrollment. To enroll, see calendar of events in adjacent column.