Exhibit Hall
UTA’s 41st Annual Educational Conference, held November 6th -8th at the La Quinta Resort in La Quinta California received very high reviews by attendees.
The Education sessions received positive reviews from members;
— On the “Economic Outlook” session sponsored by Daily Journal with Rick Sharga – “Great presentation. Very informative.”
— On the “Analyzing Risk Assessment/Managing Your Business” session sponsored by com and featuring Sheryl Vacca – “Fantastic!! Great to see some change to sessions.
— On the “How The Two-Owner Uninsured Report Will Affect You” session sponsored by STOX and featuring Chet Sconyers, Ruth Hernandez, Dale Pitman, Olivia Todd and Rick Waldau – “Excellent discussion, very useful dialogue.”
— On the “CFPB Servicing/Foreclosure Updates” session sponsored by Carrington Foreclosure Services featuring Amy Quester – “Amy was very clear and well-spoken. Her slide materials are an excellent resource and she answered questions so well. Great addition to the conference, thank you!
— On the “Foreclosure and Title Issues From A Servicer Perspective” session sponsored by iMailTracking featuring Cathe Cole-Sherburn, Tarin Gaddis, Drew Louis and Manny Mata – “Great session and interaction. Definitely things needed to put in place and helpful for my company. Good to have servicers present.”
— On the “Case Law Updates” session, sponsored by Metropolitan News Company featuring Phillip Adleson, Esq., Martin T. McGuinn, Esq., Rex C. Anderson, Esq., Robert Forster, Esq., and Dana Nitz, Esq. – “Very knowledgeable and entertaining panel!”
— On the “Bankruptcy Update” panel sponsored by ServiceLink featuring Patric J. Kelly, Esq., Benjamin R. Levinson, Esq., Lee Raphael, Esq., and Mark S. Blackman, Esq., – “Always a good program.”
— On the “Legislative Updates” session sponsored by Trustee’s Assistance Corp. featuring Robert Finlay, Esq., Michael Belote, Esq., Rex C. Anderson, Esq., Scott Lundberg, Esq. and Ryan Bourgeois, Esq.– “Always a highlight of the conference! Did not disappoint!”
— On the “Keeping PACE” session sponsored by iMailTracking and featuring Phillip M. Adleson, Esq., Elizabeth Knight and Martin T. MicGuinn, Esq. – “Best session. Trustees won’t know why untul they have to deal with it.”
Breakfast during the conference was enjoyed and sponsored by Foreclosure Solution and STOX. The Annual Business Meeting luncheon and exhibitor raffle lunch was sponsored by Auction.com and Daily Journal. Beverage breaks were sponsored by Trustee’s Assistance Corp.; ServiceLink; Metropolitan News Company; and iMailTracking.
Additionally, members enjoyed a first-rate dinner event held on the Main Lawn of the La Quinta Resort featuring All-American barbecue food, a carnival with games, dancing, and ‘Jeopardy!’ Twenty-One Silent Auction items were won by attendees; and many exhibitor prizes were won by attendees as well.
“Palm Desert is my favorite place for this conference! Love this hotel,” wrote one attendee.
Participants in the golf tournament and the Cooking Class and the Adventure Hummer Tour had a great time at those events as well.
Awards were also presented to Marsha Townsend of Mortgage Lender Services, recipient of the Dorothy Schick Veteran Member of the Year Award and to Andrew Boylan of McCarthy Holthus, recipient of the Suzanne Kelly New Member of the Year Award. UTA President for the past two years, Randy Newman of Total Lender Solutions, received a Lifetime Achievement award. Michelle Stephens and Ani Ghahreman of Daily Journal along with Vahn Babigian of Metropolitan News Company were honored for their years of service to the Association.
Membership Chair Susan Pettem presented a plaque to Sue Skene of Title Solutions, in honor of Mike Skene, a long-time beloved member of UTA, who recently passed away.
“It was a good conference and we received a lot of great suggestions and recommendations for next year,” said Chris Pummill, UTA’s Conference Committee Co-Chair.
“Perfect weather and beautiful grounds made for a memorable annual dinner event,” said Gary Wisham Co-Chair.
The 41st Annual Education Conference was sponsored by Gold Sponsor; Auction.com and Silver Sponsors Foreclosure Solution; iMailTracking; ServiceLink; Metropolitan News Company; STOX; TAC; Daily Journal; and Carrington Foreclosure Services.