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Industry Advisory Council

The AARMR Industry Advisory Council consists of AARMR affiliate members. The purpose of the Industry Advisory Council is to consult, advise and assist the Board of Directors on issues relating to residential mortgage regulation.

The Industry Advisory Council shall take under advisement and consider such issues as the Board of Directors may, from time to time, direct.

Becoming a Member of the Industry Advisory Council:

If you are interested in participating on the AARMR Industry Advisory Council please submit a letter of qualification to the AARMR Board of Directors. Please note the following membership requirements of the Industry Advisory Council, per the AARMR By-Laws, Article VII, Section 7.01, 7.02 and 7.03.



Section 7.01. Purpose. The purpose of the Industry Advisory Council shall be to consult, advise and assist the Board of Directors on issues relating to residential mortgage regulation and to foster the objectives of the Corporation, as set forth in the Articles of Incorporation of the Corporation and/or any mission statement of the Corporation. The Industry Advisory Council shall take under advisement and consider such issues as the Board of Directors may, from time to time, direct.

Section 7.02. Membership. The Industry Advisory Council shall be comprised of no more than 25 Industry Affiliate Members. Each Industry Advisory Council Member shall appoint a single individual as its designated representative, and may change its designated representative at any time upon written notice to the Board of Directors. Industry Advisory Council Membership resides with the Industry Affiliate Member, is not transferable, and is not retained by an individual independent of his or her designated representative status. Any General Member may recommend an Industry Affiliate Member to serve on the Advisory Council. Such recommendation shall be made to the President, who shall bring the recommendation to the Board of Directors for approval. The Board of Directors may vote at any meeting of the Board of Directors on such recommendations received . Industry Advisory Council members shall serve for a two year term. Industry Advisory Council members may serve any number of consecutive two years terms upon approval of the Board of Directors. The members of the Industry Advisory Council may elect a Chairman who shall report regularly to the Board of Directors. Any member of the Industry Advisory Council may be removed as provided in Section 1.04 above. Any vacancies on the Industry Advisory Council shall be filled by recommendation by a General Member or by the President of the Corporation, with the approval of the Board of Directors. In considering recommendations for Industry Advisory Council membership, the Board of Directors shall assess the candidate's potential to advance the goals, objectives and purposes of the Corporation. In particular, the Board of Directors shall consider whether the candidate:

(A) Contributes to a diversity of points of view;

(B) Is representative of and/or represents the persons and entities regulated by the General Members;

(C) Possesses special knowledge, insight or skills relevant to the strategic objectives of the Corporation; and

(D) Represents relevant governmental, industry or other constituencies.

In weighing these factors, the Board of Directors shall ensure that opportunities to serve are extended to those persons and organizations the Board of Directors believes will assist with development of the Corporation's goals, objectives and policies.

Section 7.03. Meetings. The Industry Advisory Council shall meet in conjunction with the Annual Meeting of the General Members and at such other times as may be requested by the President or the Board of Directors.


Industry Advisory Council Members:

Mortgage Bankers Association of New Jersey
E. Robert Levy, Esq., CHAIR
Telephone: (973) 379-7447
Fax: (973) 379-5152
erlevy@mbanj.com

American Financial Services Association
Danielle Fagre
DC
Telephone: (952) 922-6500
Fax: (952) 922-6501
dfagre@afsamail.org

Bank of America Home Loans & Insurance
Janis Allen
CA
Telephone: (805) 577-3375
Fax: (805) 577-3439
janis.allen@bankofamerica.com

BuckleySandler LLP

John Kromer

DC

Telephone: (202)-349-8000

Fax: (202)-349-8080

jkromer@buckleykolar.com

Citi
Briget Polichene
IN
Telephone: (317) 283-6268
Fax: (317) 283-6281
policheneb@citi.com

CTX Mortgage

Gloria Fillmon

TX

Telephone: (214-758-7755)

Fax: (214)-661-5060
gloria_fillmon@ctxmort.com

Eagle National Bank
Sam Morelli
PA
Telephone: (484)-843-2661
Fax: (610) 358-9106
sam.morelli@eaglenational.us

Empire Equity Group, Inc.
Bill Warren
NC
Telephone: (704)-926-6126
Fax: (704)-926-6126
bwarren@corporate-office.com

K & L Gates
Costas (Gus) Avrakotos
DC
Telephone: (202) 778-9075
Fax: (202) 778-9100
cavrakotos@kl.com

 

 

McGlinchey Stafford PLLC
Deborah Robertson
LA
Telephone: (504) 586-1200
Fax: (504) 596-2800

drobertson@mcglinchey.com

Mortgage Bankers Association of America
Chris Oswald
DC
Telephone: (202) 557-2700
Fax: (202) 621-1474
coswald@mortgagebankers.org

National Association of Mortgage Brokers
Roy DeLoach
VA
Telephone: (703) 342-5900
Fax: (703) 342-5905
rdeloach@namb.org

National City Corporation
John Konyk
PA
Telephone: (412) 442-5332
Fax: (412) 442-1555
Jack.Konyk@nationalcity.com

Ocwen Financial Corporation
Kristen Thomas
FL
Telephone: (561) 682-7315
Fax: (561) 628-8163
kristen.thomas@ocwen.com

PHH Mortgage
Claire McDonald
NJ
Telephone: (856) 917-9416
Fax: (856) 917-9422
claire.mcdonald@mortgagefamily.com

Reed Smith LLP
Robert Jaworski
NJ
Telephone: (609) 520-6003
Fax: (609) 951-0824
rjaworski@reedsmith.com

Weiner Brodsky Sidman Kider PC
John Socknat
DC
Telephone: (202) 628-2000
Fax: (202) 628-2011
socknat@wbsk.com

Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc.
Jeff Cash
IA
Telephone: (515) 557-7308
Fax: (515) 557-6085
jeff.cash@wellsfargo.com