he 26th Annual Convention was held August28–30, 2013, at the Tubac Golf Resort and Spa,in Tubac, Arizona. This was our second

Convention at the Tubac Resort, the first havingbeen in 2007; and again, the Resort did not disappoint.As we “Arizonans” have come to expect – the monsoonweather can attack at any time! Lucky for us – the rainwas minimal and did not cause too many venue changes!

The “festivities” began on Wednesday morning withthe Shotgun/Best Ball Golf Tournament at the Resort.The scenery was beautiful; the mountain views werespectacular! The weather was excellent – until about the10th hole, when the heavens opened and the rain pouredfor about 30 minutes! Most teams waited it out andcontinued to finish their round of golf! Some teamspacked it in and drove, shivering in the rain, back to theclubhouse for cocktails and lunch! 1st Place honors wentto the team of Steve Steeps, Jason Sherman, KevinCameron and Rex Anderson! 2nd Place winners were PaulRhodes, Rick Chambliss, Sally Chambliss and SteveNapoles. 3rd Place followed with the team of KariSheehan, Amy Connolly, Jarrod Williams and DaveSchubel. Longest Drive honors went to Steve Steeps andCathe Cole-Sherburn; Closest to the Pin went to LeeMiller and Kari Sheehan. Thank you to everyone whoparticipated in the Golf Tournament and all of ourwonderful golf sponsors!

2013 ATA Convention “Wrap”by Brenda Tucson

President’s message ........................................2Holiday party invitation....................................3

Logo contest winner ........................................5Calendar ..........................................................8

see Convention “Wrap” • page 4

Trustee Times

T

in this edition

Winter 2013 Arizona Trustee Association arizonatrusteeassociation.com

Arizona Trustee Association 2

Trustee Times is published twotimes a year by the ArizonaTrustee Association.

ATA DISCLAIMER

The views or opinions expressed by any personin the Trustee Times or by ATA speakers are notendorsed by the ATA nor do they necessarilyrepresent the views of the ATA, its Directors orMembers. This pertains to all informationprovided whether written or verbal.

2013 ATA BOARD MEMBERS

President Paul Rhodesprhodes@tsofarizona.com

480.921.2190

Vice President Steve Vadassteve@mkconsultantsinc.com

623.434.5560

Secretary Tracey Baynetbayne@firstam.com

602.685.7403

Treasurer Brenda Tucsonbrenda.tucson@fnf.com

480.214.4527

Director Jason Shermanjsherman@LOGS.com

602.222.5701

Director Cindy Solomoncks@eblawyers.com

602.271.9090

Director Richard Chamblissrec@bowwlaw.com

602.271.7774

Director Ginger Lambginger.lamb@azcapitoltimes.com

602.258.7026

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 Tracey Bayne at 602.685.7403.

For more information on the ATA, pleasevisit arizonatrusteeassociation.com

© 2013 ATA. All rights reserved. No part ofthe Trustee Times may be reprinted withoutpermission. For permission write to ATA,P.O. Box 17071, Phoenix, AZ 85013-9998. Follow ATA on

president’s message

Falling Back and Springing ForwardSeason’s Greetings from the sun swept Sonoran Desert where we adorn cacti

with holiday trinkets! Once again, the Holidays are upon us. Myfavorite holiday, Thanksgiving, is just around the corner. Brine ordeep-fry? Those are the questions I must ponder…

As always, the year went by in swift fashion. Other than thetweaking of HB 2033, the Legislature was very kind to us. Theforeclosure process was not “hamstrung” by well-meaning legislation.The State of Arizona was continually listed as one of the top states forvolume of foreclosures. More homeowners were “upside down” herethan in most states. Our housing economy, once a source of pride, wasin a shambles.

And then, investors swarmed in and picked up foreclosure homes in droves. Our retail houselistings approached normal levels. The housing market is appreciating at a rapid pace. In MaricopaCounty alone, the median house price is up approximately 30%, year over year. There are biddingwars, in many cases, on the retail side for homes under $200,000. New home permits are up, andwe are seeing some infilling of previously defunct subdivisions. In short – we are leading theNation out of the foreclosure slump! We must give thanks to our Legislative Chair – RickChambliss, Lobbyist – Lee Miller and the legislators for allowing the marketplace to take controlwithout the hindrance of legislation.

To recap the year: Kim Lepore did an excellent job as Education Chair. Our luncheons werevery well attended by both in-state and out-of-state members. That speaks to the quality of thespeakers. Our 26th Convention, held at the Tubac Golf Resort, was cited by many as our best yet!Thanks to Brenda Tucson and Tracey Bayne as co-chairs of the Convention Committee and theircommittee members for a tremendous job. Rhonda Mello, as Website Chair, has worked hard torevamp our website – to make it more professional, timely and user friendly. It is still a work inprogress – but take a look at it. Bookmark it. Like us on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter.

We also have a new logo. The ATA logo has been around as long as the Association itself. Itwas a simple thing, done in Microsoft Paint. It was time to “freshen” it up. We held a contest. Ourthanks to all who submitted entries. We had 34 submissions! Congratulations to Marc Lee of TDService for the submission of the winning logo. Marc won a $250 gift card for his efforts.

Did you like how the ATA’s year unfolded? Get involved – sign up for a Committee to keepthe ball rolling in the proper direction! We need your expertise to become a better Association.

Didn’t like what happened? Frustrated with the Association? Don’t sit there and grumble – Getinvolved! Run for a Board position next year. Sign up for a committee. NOW. We want yourperspective and expertise to move forward. Our goal is always to grow the Association. In order todo that, we need to offer a high quality product which is continuously improving to our members.Yours could be the insight and experience that we are lacking.

Finally, my thanks to the Board, Committee Chairs and Committee Members for a fabulousyear! Thank you for your hard work and efforts in the Association’s behalf. You can be proud ofwhat we accomplished.

I look forward to seeing everyone at the ATA Annual Meeting and Holiday Party being held atthe University Club on Tuesday, December 10. Register online atwww.arizonatrusteeassociation.com. Bring your staff – not only is it a great time, it is always goodto have them network with professionals in the industry.

Best wishes to you, your staff and everyone’s family for a wondrous holiday season and aprosperous New Year.

Respectfully,

Paul T. Rhodes, Jr.

Trustee Times | Winter 2013 333

Arizona Trustee Association 4

Convention “Wrap” (continued from front page)

Our Welcome Reception was held on thePatio outside the Resort. The rain had stoppedearlier in the day, but the skies were still cloudyand we had to cancel the Star Gazing! We had aCaricature Artist, sponsored by Law Offices ofDavid Knapper, who provided some wonderfulmementos to those who participated! Thank youto Fidelity National Title Agency for hosting theBar!

Our Education Committee, under thedirection of Committee Chair Kim Lepore,provided an outstanding two days of education!Our sessions included the recently passed“Dodd-Frank Act”; Receivership Round Table;changes to the Statutes with HB 2033; GSEAttorney/Trustee Relationships; Market Analysis& Predictions; Title Insurance issues that arise inForeclosure; a “Trustee Sale MurderInvestigation;” and the always fun andinteractive discussion on Trustee Sales with theKent & Chris show! Many, many thanks to all ofour excellent speakers, and most importantly,Kim Lepore and her committee! Bringingtogether two full days of education, with qualityspeakers, is no easy task!

Our planned “Outdoor Barbeque” wasmoved indoors due to the weather and nature ofthe monsoon! We still enjoyed steaks & grilledchicken – just not direct from the barbie! Manythanks to Larry Wilk and his firm, Jaburg &Wilk, for sponsoring our bar on Thursday night!

Following dinner and golf awards, weattended “BT’s Honky Tonk” to dance and enjoythe music of (our very own) The Kevin CameronBand with special guest, Steve Steeps! The ATAprovided souvenir Boot Mugs commemoratingthe event, that were given out with a beer (ornot) from a Keg sponsored by Sue Bouchard ofWestern Regional Foreclosures! Plenty of fun washad playing foosball, pinball, and darts orshooting a game of pool! The winners of ourBaggo Tournament were Tracey Bayne andArmando Rico, with the team of Cindy Solomonand David Bark coming in 2nd!

The Convention would not have beenpossible without the hard work and commitmentby the Committee: Laura Kaminski, PaulRhodes, Rick Chambliss, Godfrey Hamilton,Rhonda Mello and my Co-Chair, Tracey Bayne,as well as Kim Lepore on Education. We hope tosee everyone again next year – join thecommittee and bring some new ideas for nextyear! The 2014 Convention will be held inPhoenix!

3

2

Longest DriveSteve Steeps and Cathe Cole-Sherburn

Closest to the PinLee Miller and Kari Sheehan

First Place(left to right)Jason Sherman,Steve Steeps, Rex Andersonand KevinCameron

SecondPlace(left to right)Steve Napoles,Paul Rhodes,Sally Chamblissand RickChambliss

Third Place(left to right)Kari Sheehan,JarrodWilliams, DaveSchubel andAmy Connolly

The scoreboard…

Trustee Times | Winter 2013 55

Logo Contest Winner

ATA Announces Winner of Logo Contestby Rhonda Mello

The Arizona Trustee Association is pleased to announce the winner of itsLogo Contest. The contest, facilitated by the Board of Directors andWebsite & Social Media Chair, invited its members and the public tosubmit graphic designs for the Design the ATA logo for 2014 and beyond!

In 1987, the Arizona Trustee Association’s first logo was drawn with anink pen, and then copied into the scanner a few times after to make itdigital as technology progressed. Unfortunately, the image had been copiedso many times, that it was painful trying to fully digitalize the logo.

During a two-month run, 34 logo entries were received, but the finaldecision was decided after the recent monthly education luncheon. We wereimpressed with the number of entries and the quality of work. The winninglogo was chosen because it is iconic, original and reflects the uniquesensibility of function and beauty together.

Congratulations toMarc Lee of TD ServiceFinancial Corporation, arecipient of a $250Amazon gift card for hiswinning entry.

Marc Lee

Arizona Trustee Association 6

Candidates for ATA Officers and DirectorsVoting will take place at the ATA Holiday Party on December 10

President

Paul RhodesMy background in the industry dates back to

1977, when I was a collector for Colonial MortgageService Company which evolved to GMAC, thenbecame Ally Financial and is soon to be OcwenFinancial, in Philadelphia. I am currently Presidentand owner of Trustee Services of Arizona. I havebeen an active member of the ATA since 2000,serving as Membership Chair for 6 years and also

serving on the Convention and Legislative Committees for several years. Ihave held multiple Board positions, including President in 2009-2010 and2012.

My continued goals as President would be to increase membership inthe organization, increase involvement in committees from our existingmembership, focus on the development of opportunities to educateour members and to support our legislative advocacy efforts.

I respectfully request your vote and look forward to seeing you at thisyear’s Annual Meeting and Holiday Party.

Vice President

Richard E. ChamblissI am a shareholder in the law firm of Broening,

Oberg, Woods & Wilson, P.C. Over the lasttwenty-five years, I have been involved in mostaspects of real estate-related representation,including foreclosure, escrow practices and titleinsurance. I have been actively involved in the

Arizona Trustee Association, serving as a past president, on the Boardof Directors, the Convention Committee, chairman of the By-LawCommittee and chairman of the Education Committee. Currently I amchairman of the Legislative Committee.

I received my juris doctorate from Arizona State University in 1977. Iam licensed to practice in Arizona as well as before the District Court ofArizona and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Iwas appointed as a judge pro tem for the Superior Court of MaricopaCounty in 1995 and served until 2009. I received a rating of “AV” fromMartindale-Hubbell in 1996 which is the highest designation awardedby the peer review publication of lawyers throughout the United States.I have lectured for various professional organizations, including barassociations, real estate associations, the United Trustee Association,and the Arizona Trustee Association.

Secretary

Rhonda MelloI began as an auctioneer in 2006. Now, I am

the Assistant Vice President of Trustee’sAssistance Corporation (TAC), operating andmanaging their Arizona branch, after achievingmy Master’s Degree. I proudly serve the ATA asWebsite Chair, as well as being on the

Convention Committee for several years. I am originally from NorthTexas, moving to the Phoenix area in 2005. I am actively involved witha local youth football and cheer organization as their Team ManagerDirector, as well as the Business Manager of two youth football teams,assistant coach for youth baseball and softball, and an active parentvolunteer for a Brownie Girl Scout Troop.

Director

Tracey BayneI am Assistant Manager of First American’s

Mortgage Services-Arizona Division, locatedin Scottsdale, Arizona, and have been in thetitle industry and with First American Titlefo r nea r l y 16 yea r s . I n add i t ion to mymanagement respons ib i l i t i e s , I haveextensive experience in real property trustee

sales, for fe i tures, deeds in l ieu, t i t le insurance issues andcustomer service. I have been an active ATA member (as well asan ac t i ve UTA member ) s ince 2008 and have se rved asConvention Co-Chair and been on the Board of Directors for theArizona Trustee Association for the last four years.

When not working, I enjoy spending time traveling or doingroad trips, shopping, watching movies or spending time withfriends and my daughter.

Howard J. WeissI joined Nussbaum Gillis & Dinner, P.C. as

a pa r tne r i n September 2012 . I am agraduate of Georgetown Univers i ty LawCenter in Washington, D.C., where I was thePublications Editor for The Tax Lawyer, apublication of the American Bar Association.While attending law school, I worked in the

legal department of the National Association of Home Buildersand studied law abroad at Oxford University in Oxford, England.

Since 1998, I have developed substantive experience workingwith entrepreneurial individuals and companies, with particularemphasis on documenting business and real estate transactions.My practice includes many aspects of real estate law. I haveconducted seminars on the advantages of owning real property inLLC’s and LLLP ’s and have wr i t ten a r t i c les fo r rea l es ta tepublications.

My goals as a Director on the ATA Board are to increasemembership, facilitate additional networking opportunities forour members, and create greater visibility for the ATA in both thebusiness and legal communities. I feel that my background as areal estate transaction attorney, coupled with my strong businessdevelopment skills, will allow me to achieve these goals.

Trustee Times | Winter 2013 7

2014 Officers and Directors(choose one only for each office)

President: (1yr position)

q Paul Rhodes

q Write In______________________________________________________________

Vice President: (1yr position)

q Richard E. Chambliss

q Write In______________________________________________________________

Secretary: (1yr position)

q Rhonda Mello

q Write In______________________________________________________________

Director: (2yr position)

q Tracey Bayne

q Howard Weiss

q 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 10, 2013,

Absentee Ballot must be received by fax or e-mail by the end of business December 6, 2013.

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

Arizona Trustee Association, Inc.

Absentee Ballot for 2013 Election

2014 LuncheonMeetings

Tuesday, January 14 Tuesday, February 11

Tuesday, March 11 Tuesday, April 8 Tuesday, May 13

June/July-NO LUNCHThursday, August 21Tuesday, October 14

Tuesday, November 11

27th Annual Convention August 27-29

Holiday Party/Annual Meeting Tuesday, December 9

Arizona Trustee AssociationP.O. Box 17071Phoenix, AZ 85013-9998

Promotions…Kim R. Lepore has been promoted as theManaging Attorney for Arizona and theManaging Attorney for Default Operations at Wright, Finlay & Zak, LLP, 18444 N.25th Ave, Suite 420, Phoenix, AZ 85023,(602) 845-8898 – Direct.

Noteworthy…Not only does the Arizona TrusteeAssociation have a new logo, we also have anewly designed website.

Check it out at

arizonatrusteeassociation.com

Do you have information to sharein an upcoming Trustee Times? TheWhat’s new? section is a place foryou to share information about

promotions, awards, new hires, newmembers etc. To submit

information, emaillaura.kaminski@azcapitoltimes.com.

Black and white photographs asjpeg or tif files are encouraged to be

sent with the information.

c alendarwhat’s new?