President’s message ........................................2Holiday party invitation....................................325th Annual Convention Highlights ................4

Candidates bios ..............................................6Absentee ballot................................................7Calendar ..........................................................8

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TRUSTEE TIMESTRUSTEE TIMES25th Annual Convention – 2012By Brenda Tucson – Co-Chair

ur 25th Annual ATA Convention was heldat the Hilton Sedona Resort & Spa,located in Sedona, August 29-31. The

resort, which is surrounded by the spectacularbeauty of magnificent red rock formations, offeredguests the opportunity to experience “The MostBeautiful Place in America.”

Wednesday morning brought us the annual BestBall Golf Tournament with six teams competingamongst the splendid beauty of the championshipgolf course and red rocks! Prizes for 1st, 2nd &3rd place, along with golf “goodie bags,” wereprovided by our Golf Sponsor, Priority Posting &Publishing. 1st place honors went to the team ofSteve Steeps, Jarrod Williams, Jason Sherman &Kevin Cameron! 2nd place by 1 shot went to theteam of Dave Schubel, Jeremy Harmon, YolandaGardner & Kari Sheehan; and coming in 3rdplace was the team of Ginger Lamb, Dave Lamb,Laura Kaminski & Rosa Kelley. Longest Drive forMen/Women was won by Steve Steeps & SallyChambliss; and Closest to the Pin went to Jeremy Harmon & BrendaTucson. Congratulations to all of the “winners” and everyone else whoparticipated in our golf tournament!

Our Welcome Reception was held Wednesday evening. The bar washosted by MK Consultants, Inc. with the hors d’oeuvres hosted by theATA. Many folks had their “Aura” read and had pictures taken in the ATAPhoto Booth! Our “thanks” to the Law Offices of David L. Knapper andThe Daily Territorial for sponsoring these two fun events! Rhonda Mellocreated a wonderful photo collage of our 25-year history that brought backmany memories of current and prior members and attendees!

Our Education Committee, consisting of Rick Chambliss and KimLepore, as our Education Chair, put together an excellent line-up ofspeakers with topics ranging from Mortgage Fraud, Deficiency &Protecting Tenants Act and a review of the Greater Phoenix Market, andthe always popular, thought-provoking debate on “What’s New, andWhat’s News in Trustee Sales.” Senator Michele Reagan braved a semi-

“hostile” crowd to discuss the failed SB1451.We all enjoyed a rousing game of “Jeopardy”dealing with “Title Insurance Pitfalls.” All ofthe speakers were excellent, and we appreciatetheir volunteering of time and knowledge toshare with our attendees. Many thanks to Kimand Rick for their hard work bringing ustimely and interesting topics! And, manythanks to Engelman Berger, PC forsponsoring our Speaker Awards.

Dinner, Golf Awards and Silent Auctionfollowed the first day’s education sessions.Sports Dreams USA conducted our silentauction again this year and offered manysports & movie memorabilia. The SilentAuction began during the cocktail hour,which was hosted by Auction.com. GolfAwards and door prizes were awarded duringdinner, along with a special 25th AnniversaryPilsner to all guests. There was a lucky winnerfrom each table that took home a beautifully

crafted centerpiece designed by Rhonda Mello. Door prizes weresponsored by Security Title Agency, which included an iPad, a Kindle Fireand a Nikon camera. A special 25th Anniversary tribute was written andannounced by Paul Rhodes, honoring Pam Brittain and Terri (Kaufman)Hollowell, recognizing these ladies as our “founding members” of theArizona Trustee Association!

Following dinner, was the hilariously funny magician/comedian BeckyBee! Many thanks to both Steve Itkin and Steve Vadas for being such goodsports allowing us to laugh at their expense! Steve Itkin literally “lost hisshirt” and Steve Vadas donned an “Elvis” cape and entertained us all! Theevening didn’t end there – many folks went downstairs to the local saloonand sang karaoke into the wee hours of the night!

The Convention wrapped on Friday after a great session of speakers andtopics, followed by lunch and the “best of the rest” of the Raffle Gifts! Ifyou did not receive your CLE Certificate, please let us know!

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2012 ATA BOARD MEMBERS

President Richard Chamblissrec@bowwlaw.com

602.271.7774

Vice President Ginger Lambginger.lamb@azcapitoltimes.com

602.258-7026

Secretary Tracey Baynetbayne@firstam.com

602.685.7403

Treasurer Brenda Tucsonbrenda.tucson@fnf.com

480.214.4527

Director Cindy Solomoncks@eblawyers.com

602.271.9090

Director Paul Rhodesprhodes@tsofarizona.com

480.921.2190

NEWSLETTER COMMITTEE

Co-Chair Laura Kaminski602.258.7026

laura.kaminski@azcapitoltimes.com

Co-Chair Ginger Lamb

Production Arizona Capitol Times602.258.7026

The ATA is a non-profit corporation devotedto serving the needs of Trustees and relatedindustries. For membership informationcontact Brenda Tucson at 480.214.4527.

For more information on the ATA, please visit our Website atwww.arizonatrusteeassociation.com

© 2012 ATA. All rights reserved. No part ofthe Trustee Times may be reprinted withoutpermission. For permission write to ATA,P.O. Box 17071, Phoenix, AZ 85013-7071.

president’s messageDear Members:

We may find the year 2012 will be viewed as thecalm before the storm. For the most part, the legislaturedid little mischief with the trustee sale statutes in 2012.However, as we approach 2013, we may be presented withlegislation based upon other states’ efforts aimed at“fixing” the foreclosure crisis. Nevada has followedCalifornia’s model of mandated mediations prior toforeclosures, the net result of which is foreclosures inNevada have ground to a virtual halt. From experience, wedo know that often the cure proposed by the legislature may cause muchgreater woes than the problems the cure is supposed to remedy. Ask theNevada foreclosure companies about that.

2013 may be an interesting year for the ATA.

I have been proud to serve as the Association’s President for the last twoyears. The members of the Board of Directors have been generous in theirtime, insightful about the industry and mostly put up with my sometimesstrange sense of humor.

The 25th annual convention in Sedona was a great success. It is a tribute toBrenda Tucson, Tracey Bayne and the Convention Committee members thatthe events unfolded seamlessly for the rest of us. The members of theConvention Committee are now reaching a professional level from whoseefforts we have all benefited. Kim Lepore did an outstanding job as theEducation Chair to put together a talented and entertaining group of speakers.

While I will end my second year term as the President, I will continue toserve as the Chairman of the Legislative Committee. I thank each of you foryour support during this last year. I welcome your input regarding legislativeconcerns and how to keep the Association relevant to your business.

As they say, you have my number (or e-mail address), so call me.

Richard E. ChamblissPresident

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25th Annual Convention Highlights

Jason ShermanShapiro, Van Ess & Sherman, LLP

3300 N. Central Avenue, Suite 2200Phoenix, AZ 85012

phone: 602.222.5711 • fax: 602.222.5701www.shapiroattorneys.com/az

Thank you to our Legislative sponsors

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Thank you to our Legislative sponsors

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Candidates for ATA Officers and DirectorsVoting will take place at the ATA Holiday Party on December 11

President

Paul RhodesMy background in the industry dates

back to 1977, when I was a collector forColonial Mortgage Service Company(now GMAC) in Philadelphia. I amcurrently President and owner of TrusteeServices of Arizona. I have been anactive member of the ATA since 2000,serving as Membership Chair for 6 yearsand have served on the Convention

Committee for several years. I have also held multiple Boardpositions, including President in 2009-2010.

My goals as President would be to increase membership inthe organization, increase involvement in committees from ourexisting membership, focus on the development ofopportunities to educate our members and to support ourlegislative advocacy efforts.

I respectfully request your vote and look forward to seeing youat this year’s Annual Meeting and Holiday Party.

Vice President

Steve VadasThis is sort of my, “second time

around” with the ATA. I was the Chair ofthe Membership Committee when wecame up with the idea for the very firstconvention as a membership drive. I alsoserved on other committees, am a pastBoard member and past Vice President.

Secretary

Tracey BayneI have been part of the foreclosure

default industry for 14 years. I started atFirst American Title as a forfeiture officerin 1998, then transitioned to trustee salesand have been the First AmericanMortgage Services Assistant Manager-Arizona, for the past 5 years. I served onthe ATA Board as Director 2010 and

2011, have served as the ATA Board Secretary for 2012, andhave been Convention Co-Chair for the past 2 years. I am also amember of the United Trustees Association.

My hobbies include spending time with friends and family,traveling, exercising and motorcycle trips.

Secretary

Rhonda MelloI began as an auctioneer, now to Asst.

VP of Trustee’s Assistance Corporation(TAC) in the Arizona branch. I serve theATA as website chair, and was on therecent Convention Committee. This rolewould allow the use of my skills at teamorganization. I feel prepared for thisposition after acting as Secretary for ayouth football association over 19 teamsthis season.

Director

Jason ShermanFor the last 12 years, I have

represented institutional and privatelenders, as well as some of the nation’slargest loan servicers in all aspects ofreal estate law. I am proud to be amember of ATA and would be happy tobe a board member. I would work hard

to continue to promote the ongoing success of the ATA, itsmembers and the industry as a whole.no photo

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L A W O F F I C E S

BROENING OBERG WOODS & WILSONP R O F E S S I O N A L C O R P O R A T I O N

RICHARD E. CHAMBLISSA T T O R N E Y A T L A W

1122 EAST JEFFERSON STREET • PHOENIX, ARIZONA 85034(602) 271-7700 • FAX (602) 258-7785 • REC @BOWWLAW.COM

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2013 Officers and Directors(choose one only for each office)

President: (1yr position)

� Paul Rholdes

� Write In______________________________________________________________

Vice President: (1yr position)

� Steve Vadas

� Write In______________________________________________________________

Secretary: (1yr position)

� Tracey Bayne

� Rhonda Mello

� Write In______________________________________________________________

Director: (2yr position)

� Jason Sherman

� Write In______________________________________________________________

Signature of Active member (not valid unless signed) __________________________________________________________

Please print name ________________________________ Firm or Company Name ___________________________________

If you are not attending the Annual Meeting/Holiday Party on December 11, 2012,

Absentee Ballot must be received by fax or e-mail by the end of business December 5, 2012.

FAX TO: (480) 214-1746 or EMAIL Brenda.Tucson@fnf.com

Arizona Trustee Association, Inc.

Absentee Ballot for

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Arizona Trustee AssociationP.O. Box 17071Phoenix, AZ 85013-7071

2013 LuncheonMeetings

Tuesday, January 8Tuesday, February 12

Tuesday, March 12Tuesday, April 9Tuesday, May 14

Thursday, August 22 (may change)Tuesday, October 8

Tuesday, November 12

26th Annual Convention Dates to be determined

Holiday Party/Annual Meeting Tuesday, December 10

calendarOur Annual Convention would not bepossible without the tremendous timeand effort of the ConventionCommittee, who, along with TraceyBayne, my Co-Chair, were RickChambliss, Paul Rhodes, LauraKaminski, Rhonda Mello, CindySolomon, Sara Taylor and RuthFlowers. Please take a moment to thankthem for a job well done!

Our 26th Annual Convention will beheld in southern Arizona next year.We’d love to hear your thoughts andideas for our next convention! Pleasecontact any member of the committeeor the Board of Directors for input orsuggestions, things you like or don’tlike, or what you would like to seehappen for the future. Better yet – jointhe Committee! All members arewelcome to join and your support isgreatly appreciated!

Thanks for attending our 25th AnnualConvention! Thank you to ourSponsors and Advertisers for theirdonations and support. We could notcontinue to have a successfulConvention without your support!

Longest DriveMen: Steve SteepsWomen: Sally Chambliss

Closest to the Pin Men: Jeremy HarmonWomen: Brenda Tucson

First PlaceSteve Steeps, Jarrod Williams,Jason Sherman and Kevin Cameron

Second PlaceDave Schubel, Jeremy Harmon,Yolanda Gardner and Kari Sheehan

Third PlaceGinger Lamb, Dave Lamb, Laura Kaminski and Rosa Kelley

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