Jan Stieger Named Executive Director of DBA International

MCLEAN, Va., Jan. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- DBA International, the trade association and voice for the debt buying industry, has named Jan P. Stieger as its executive director, the organization's board of directors announced today.

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Stieger, a 30-year veteran of association management, has spent the last nine years leading the California Association of Collectors (CAC), the nation's oldest and largest statewide association representing the needs of third-party debt collectors.  CAC is the state affiliate of the ACA International.

"Jan is an excellent choice to take the reins at DBA," said Stuart Blatt, DBA International's president.  "Her record of achievement at CAC is stellar.  Our board is looking forward to working closely with Jan as we start a new decade together."

"I am thrilled to begin working with DBA International," Stieger said.  "DBA serves a vital role in promoting and protecting the interests of the debt buying community.  I'm looking forward to contributing to DBA's legacy, and meeting members next month at our annual conference in Las Vegas."

As CAC's Executive Director since 2001, Stieger was responsible for the full range of operations including all financial management, publication of a 48-page journal, the establishment of the association's non-profit foundation and representing the membership's needs in front of the state Legislature.

A Certified Meeting Planner, Stieger previously served in roles with the California Optometric Association and the California Pharmacists Association.

About DBA International

DBA International is the trade association and voice for the debt buying industry.  DBA sets ethical and business conduct standards for the industry.  Debt buyers are financial institutions that purchase uncollected accounts from originating lenders for less than the face value of the debt.  Debt buyers are therefore able to settle debts with consumers at deep discounts.  This allows a consumer to improve their credit record and, by doing so, to increase their access to, and reduce their cost of credit. http://dbainternational.org/

SOURCE DBA International