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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
Hotel Information:
The Vinoy Resort & Golf Club, Autograph Collection
501 5th Ave NE
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Room Block Cutoff is September 11th.
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If your preferred dates are unavailable at the host hotel, there are several great hotel options conveniently located within walking distance of The Vinoy:
Thank You to Our Sponsors!
Diamond Sponsor:
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Foundation Sponsor:
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.
