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Receiverships in Action: Proactive Strategies for Protecting Distressed Assets (09/16/2026)

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Receiverships in Action: Proactive Strategies for Protecting Distressed Assets

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

2:00 PM ET | 1:00 PM CT | 11:00 AM PT

Members - FREE | Non-Members - $25

As the commercial and residential real estate landscape continues to evolve, receiverships have become an increasingly effective tool for protecting and preserving distressed assets. But when is a receivership appropriate, and how can it be used to maximize value while minimizing risk?

Join industry experts for a practical discussion on the strategic use of receiverships in today's market. This webinar will explore the receiver's role, common scenarios where receiverships provide the greatest benefit, and how they can help stabilize assets, protect collateral, and improve outcomes for lenders, servicers, investors, and other stakeholders. Whether you're new to receiverships or looking to expand your knowledge, this session will provide real-world insights and practical strategies you can apply to your business.

Meet The Speakers:

Stephen Hladik

The HOF Law Group

Stephen M. Hladik, Esquire, is a principal at Hladik, Onorato & Federman, LLP, where his practice focuses on mortgage foreclosure, bankruptcy, tax sale, consumer protection, and UDAAP matters. A former Deputy Attorney General with the Pennsylvania Bureau of Consumer Protection, Steve brings significant experience in lending law enforcement, including FDCPA, RESPA, TILA, and related compliance issues.

Prior to joining Hladik, Onorato & Federman, LLP, Steve served as the Pennsylvania managing attorney for one of the nation’s largest creditors’ rights firms. He regularly teaches Continuing Legal Education courses on mortgage, bankruptcy, title, real estate tax sale, FDCPA, CFPB regulations, and lending law compliance. Steve also serves the mortgage servicing industry as Chair of the Legal League Advisory Council and is actively involved with industry organizations, including the ALFN.

Shlomo Sahadeo

Renovo Financial Mortgage

Shlomo Sahadeo is SVP of Default at Renovo Financial with 20+ years in mortgage servicing. He specializes in default operations, loss mitigation, and portfolio performance strategy, with leadership experience across AHP Servicing, LLC., Fay Servicing, LLC., and HSBC. He is known for building scalable servicing platforms and driving efficient asset resolution outcomes.

Moderator: Erik Sellfors

Sellfors Realty

Since the age of eight, Erik has been involved in flipping homes alongside his parents. In 1987, at just 19 years old, he began his career in real estate, selling properties in the San Fernando Valley. By 1992, Erik received his first REO (Real Estate Owned) assignment, marking the start of a distinguished career working with major banks, servicers, and government agencies, including Fannie Mae and HUD. Today, Erik is the Broker/Owner of Cambridge Homes, with offices in both North Los Angeles and the Palm Springs area. Throughout his career, he has been fortunate to build lasting relationships with friends and colleagues in the industry. One of the greatest honors has been serving on the board of the National Association of Default Professionals (NADP), where he has contributed to the legislation and advocacy efforts, closely monitoring legal changes that impact the industry. More recently, Erik has helped lead webinars addressing critical issues facing the industry today.

When Erik isn’t working, his greatest joy comes from spending time with his kids, whether surfing or skiing, making cherished memories in the outdoors.

Learn How To Sell HUD Homes Webinar (09/29/2026)

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Learn How to Sell HUD Homes

Tuesday, September 29, 2026

11:00 AM PT / 2:00 PM ET

Free for all members and non-members

This webinar will not be recorded. To receive the full benefit of the training, you must attend live. The information shared during this session cannot be distributed afterwards.

Join us for an exclusive training designed to help real estate agents successfully navigate the HUD home selling process.

2026 NADP Annual Meeting (10/04/2026)

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

2026 Annual Meeting
October 4–6, 2026
The Vinoy Resort & Golf Club | St. Petersburg, Florida

Join us for the 2026 NADP Annual Meeting at the iconic Vinoy Resort & Golf Club in St. Petersburg, Florida! Connect with industry leaders for two full days of education, networking, and engaging conversations focused on the trends and opportunities impacting our industry. Gain valuable insights, build meaningful connections, and be part of the conversations helping shape what’s ahead.

Attendees will enjoy expanded networking opportunities, engaging discussions, and cutting-edge educational content designed to move our industry forward. Set against the beautiful waterfront backdrop of downtown St. Petersburg, this event offers the perfect environment to learn, collaborate, and build meaningful connections with peers from across the country.

Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of the conversations shaping the future of our industry.

Schedule of Events:

Sunday, October 4:

12:00 PM – 3:00 PM NADP Foundation Top Golf Event (Separate Registration Required- Register Here)
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM How Top Agents Find Listings Before They Hit the MLS Discover Where the Best Opportunities Begin Sponsored by Genstone

Speaker: Christina Griffin, Genstone Realty

5:00 PM – 6:30 PM Welcome Reception Sponsored by RealtyBid, a Covius Solution

Monday, October 5:

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Breakfast & NADP New Member Orientation
9:00 AM – 9:15 AM NADP Welcome & Introduction of the Board
9:15 AM – 10:00 AM Keynote: Economic Update & Outlook

Speaker: Doug Duncan, Duncanomics, LLC

10:00 AM – 10:15 AM Networking Break
10:15 AM – 11:15 AM Commercial Market Opportunities

Moderator: Michael Simpson, The NCREA
Speakers: Jason Alpert, Castlebar Holdings; Gary Bechtel, Red Oak Capital Holdings; Eilleen Cardone, Onity; Rima Rafeh, Rafeh Group

11:20 AM – 12:20 PM Private Lending: Working the Non-QM, DSCR & RTL Space

Moderator: Mark Paniccia, TREO
Speakers: Bryce Fendall, Statebridge Financial; Dave Hughes, Lima One; Steven Klemp, Renovo Financial; Joseph Scorese, Built Lending; Charles Trefry, Essex Mortgage

12:20 PM – 1:45 PM Networking Luncheon
12:20 PM – 1:45 PM Servicer Roundtable (Invitation Only), Sponsored by Novare

Moderator: Rick Sharga, CJ Patrick Company
Speakers: Migdaliz Bernier, FHA; Matthew Kaiser, Ginnie Mae

1:45 PM – 2:45 PM Going in Reverse: The HECM Market

Moderator: Stephen Hladik, Hladik Onorato & Federman
Speakers: Gail Balettie, Celink; Angel Booth, Premier Reverse Closings; Carlos DeJesus, FirstLien Capital; Christine Jensen, Fairway Mortgage

2:45 PM – 3:00 PM Networking Break
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Storm Clouds Ahead ? Extreme Weather, Rising Insurance & the Mortgage Industry

Moderator: Don Curtis, OSC
Speakers: Bill Bymel, FirstLien Capital; Jose Perez, OSC; Sebastian Ruf, ICE; Nick Sykes, Verisk

4:15 PM – 5:45 PM Networking Roundtables

Host: Mary Best-Brill, Altisource
Speakers: Julie Beamish, Vylla; Doug Bowman, Renovo; Glenn Brooks, Genstone Asset Disposition; John Burnett, Phoenix Asset Management; Bill Bymel, FirstLien Capital; Eileen Cardone, Onity; Carlos DeJesus, FirstLien Capital; Sue Ethridge, RES National; Justin Huff, Toorak Capital Partners; Clellan Kane, AREMCO; Steven Klemp, Renovo Financial; Christopher Link, Covius; Stephanie McLane, AREMCO; Molly Merchant, Statebridge; Jerry Mills, Phoenix Asset Management; Bob Norrell, Asset Optimization; Jim Steffen, Marina Asset Management

6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Womens Cocktails and Conversation, Sponsored by Bizzy Bee Virtual Solutions
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM NADP Party & Foundation Auction

Tuesday, October 6:

7:30 AM – 8:30 AM Breakfast
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM Foreclosure Market Update & Outlook, Sponsored by Consolidated Analytics

Moderator: Rick Sharga, CJ Patrick Company
Speakers: Daren Blomquist, Auction.com; Michael Merritt, Citizens Bank; Missy Black, PennyMac

9:30 AM – 10:00 AM Networking Break
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Servicer Panel: State of the Servicing Industry

Moderator: Rick Sharga, CJ Patrick Company
Speakers: Brandon Latman, Planet Home Lending; Mark McArdle, NewRez; Nishant Ghose, Freedom Mortgage; Terry Smith, Cypress; David Vida, LoanCare

11:05 AM – 12:05 PM Asset Management Panel: Challenges & Opportunities

Moderator: Glenn Brooks, Genstone Asset Disposition
Speakers: Justin Askew, AREMCO; Julie Beamish, Vylla; Tracy Hager, MCS; Justin Huff, Toorak Capital Partners; Talia Ramirez, Spectrum Solutions Acquisitions

12:15 PM – 1:30 PM Lunch & Listen: Unlocking Hidden Opportunities: Revenue Growth, Listing Strategies & AI for Real Estate Agents

Speakers: Marc Green, Coldwell Banker Realty; Wendy Martin, Realty Partners; Larry White, REO Alliance

1:30 PM – 1:45 PM Networking Break
1:45 PM – 2:45 PM Clearing Title Post-Foreclosure

Speakers: Amber Ashton, Old Republic Title; Colleen Sachs, Old Republic Title

2:45 PM – 4:00 PM Mortgage Modifications, Loan Work Outs, and Short Sales

Speakers: Amber Ashton, Old Republic Title; Colleen Sachs, Old Republic Title

4:00 PM Adjourns

Hotel Information:

The Vinoy Resort & Golf Club, Autograph Collection

501 5th Ave NE

St. Petersburg, FL 33701

Room Block Cutoff is September 11th.

Start your reservation

If your preferred dates are unavailable at the host hotel, there are several great hotel options conveniently located within walking distance of The Vinoy:

The Birchwood — 0.2 miles | Approx. 5 minute walk
The Galaxy Hotel — 0.3 miles | Approx. 6 minute walk
Hampton Inn & Suites St. Petersburg/Downtown — 0.5 miles | Approx. 10–12 minute walk
AC Hotel St. Petersburg Downtown — 0.5 miles | Approx. 10–12 minute walk
Hyatt Place St. Petersburg / Downtown — 0.6 miles | Approx. 12–15 minute walk
The 1888 Hotel — 0.6 miles | Approx. 12–15 minute walk
Hollander Hotel — 0.6 miles | Approx. 12–15 minute walk

Thank You to Our Sponsors!

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Thank You to our Annual Partner!

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Substitution / Cancellation Policy

All Annual Meeting registration substitutions and cancellations must be submitted by email to info@defaultpro.org by the registered attendee. Cancellations received by September 1, 2026, are subject to a refund minus a $100 administrative fee per registration. There will be no refunds for cancellations made after September 1, 2026.