Independents are defined as "independently owned and operated consumer finance companies." The AFSA Independents Section was formed in 1983 to bring independent operators together to exchange information with their peers. This forum has strengthened the bond between the Association and independents, enabling the Association to better serve the independents while solidifying the Association's connection between national events and local realities. The Section Advisory Board is the oversight leadership group to develop programs and services specifically designed to meet the needs of association independents.
AFSA Active members who are independently owned and operated may join the Section for $125 per company. Associate members who serve this market, may join at $175 per company.
Chairman
Rex Ellison
President & COO
Republic Finance LLC
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Chairman Elect
Mark S. Roland
President & COO
World Acceptance Corporation
Greenville, SC
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Vice Chairman/PAC Chairman
Jonathan L. Levin
Chief Executive Officer
Turner Acceptance Corporation |
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| BOARD MEMBERS |
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Chip Asbury
President
Lancaster Financial Services
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Todd Copic
Chief Financial Officer
Pioneer Credit Company
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Tim Harrelson
President
Penn Hill Associates |
Joshua C. Johnson
President & CEO
Mariner Finance, LLC |
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Joseph D. Macon
Chief Operating Officer
First Tower Corporation |
Morris R. Marshburn, CPA
Managing Director
RSM McGladrey, Inc. |
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Thomas Morano
Vice President, Meetings & Conferences
American Financial Services Association |
Sharon Y. Moore
Chief Executive Officer
Absolute Loans, Inc. |
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Steve Schmelzer
President & CEO
Personal Finance Company, LLC |
Scott A. Wisniewski
President
Western-Shamrock Corporation
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