UTA’s 51st Annual Educational Conference held August 9th-11th at the Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort received rave reviews from attendees.

The 51st Annual Education Conference was sponsored by Platinum Sponsors FSI, iMailTracking, and ServiceLink. By Gold Sponsors Daily Journal, Ghidotti Berger, MK Consultants, and Vylla Solutions, and by Silver Sponsors Allied Trustee Services, First American Mortgage Solutions, WFG National Title Insurance Company, and Wright Finlay & Zak.

The Education sessions received positive reviews from members:

• – On the ‘Regulatory Environment on the Default Industry’ session, sponsored by ServiceLink with Caren Castle, Dean Meyer, Michelle Mierzwa, and Luke Wake: “Outstanding summary and commentary. Very well done and communicated. Thanks for all the work you have done on this on everyone’s behalf.”

• – On the ‘Servicing Under Stress’ session, sponsored by FSI with Cathe Cole-Sherburn, Monica Hadley and Chris Santana: “Wish list from servicers for trustees to have attention to detail and communication is a good takeaway to bring back to our teams.”

• – On the ‘Economic Forecast’ session, sponsored by iMailTracking with Rick Sharga: “Outstanding and one of the main reasons I attend this conference so I can substantiate my 2027 budgets. This is the exact info I look for each year.”

• – On the Small Trustees Roundtable, sponsored by Wright Finlay & Zak and facilitated by Robert Cullen and Elizabeth Knight: “Always one of the best sessions. Liz did a phenomenal job filling in for Randy. 5 Stars!”

• – On the Large Trustees Roundtable, sponsored by First American Mortgage Solutions and facilitated by Cathe Cole-Sherburn: “One of the best roundtables, everyone was engaged and brought questions.”

• – On ‘Legislative Update’ sponsored by WFG National Title Insurance Company with Mike Belote, Andrew Boylan, Holly Chisa, and Joseph Tirello: “Always one of the best sessions. It’s great to receive the legislative updates across UTA states. The behind-the-scenes stories help to understand legislative intent as new laws are implemented. We’re lucky to have this team lobbying and advocating for UTA.”

• – On the Case Law Updates session sponsored by Daily Journal with Laura Coughlin, Benjamin Levinson, Joshua Scheer, John Steele, and Joseph Tirello: “All the panelists did an excellent job. John Steele ‘stole’ the show!!”

• – On ‘The Auction: What Could Go Wrong?’ panel sponsored by Ghidotti Berger with Olivia Todd, Henry Briones, Miriam Paez, Katie TerBush, and Brandi West: “Good session. Miriam and Katie are very knowledgeable and bring many years of experience with working with Trustees. Henry and Brandi also were really good.”

“The panel discussions and presentations were timely and interesting. The casino night was a huge hit! Well done!” wrote one attendee. Another wrote: “Loved the venue, food options were excellent.”

Breakfast during the conference was enjoyed and sponsored by iMailTracking and Vylla Solutions.

The Monday luncheon was sponsored by MK Consultants. The Tuesday luncheon was sponsored by California Black Media. Beverage breaks were sponsored by Allied Trustee Services, Metropolitan News Company, and Vylla Solutions.

Additionally, members enjoyed a Havana-themed dinner event featuring a steel drum band, a flamenco electric guitarist, and cigars sponsored by Metropolitan News Company. Twenty-Four Silent Auction items were won by attendees.

Participants enjoyed the social activities, including the play, ‘Drunk Pirates’, Pickleball, and Candle-making.

Awards were also presented to Katie TerBush of MK Consultants, recipient of the Dorothy Schick Member of the Year Award and to Caren Castle of The Mortgage Law Firm, recipient of the Phil Adleson Education and Advocacy Award. Ani Ghahreman was also recognized for her decades of service to the industry.

Exhibitors were FSI, ServiceLink, iMailTracking, Daily Journal, First American Mortgage Solutions, Metropolitan News, MK Consultants, and Ghidotti Berger.

STOX Posting & Publishing sponsored the hotel key cards and WFG National Title sponsored the attendee lanyards.