2012 Conference

Thank you all for attending the NAMFS Conference & Expo 2012 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NAMFS XXIV did not disappoint drawing close to 600 attendees, 45 exhibitors and more sponsors than ever in the Association's history.

This conference would not have been possible without the assistance of our dedicated sponsors, volunteers and partners. Thank you all for making NAMFS Conference & Expo 2012 a success!

Please log in and use the links below access the educational materials, photos and other important post-conference information available for members.

Save the Date 2013!

We look forward to seeing you all for the 25^th NAMFS Conference & Expo
to be held at the
Hyatt Regency Chicago,
September 5-7, 2013!

Members Reap Rewards

Many of the members attending the Closing Session on Saturday did not go away empty handed. In addition to awarding door prizes for several participating Expo companies, NAMFS raffled off over 20 prizes including iPad 3s, cameras, gift cards, parking passes and NAMFS merchandise.

Four companies, including CoreLogic Field Services, LPS Field Services, Mortgage Contracting Services and Safeguard Properties also awarded companies with Contractor and Inspector of the Year awards.

CoreLogic Field Services
- IPS
- Swenson Construction
LPS Field Services
- 24HR Corp.
- Rowe Enterprises, Inc.
Mortgage Contracting Services
- Hawkeye Field Services
- East Coast Property Services, LLC
Safeguard Properties
- Prosper Industries, Inc.
- All Year Services, LLC
- Nickles Enterprises, Inc.

Golf Outing Offers Fun in the Sun

Approximately 50 people attended the Golf Outing sponsored by MFS Supply and held at Audubon Park Golf Course. Foursomes competed for the top three positions and individuals for closest to the pin and longest drive prizes.

NAMFS Gives Back to West Bank Community

NAMFS Gives Back presented through a partnership with Rebuilding Together New Orleans was a huge success with over 100 participants completing projects throughout the West Bank.

Opportunity Expo Offers Something For Everyone

Networking opportunities abounded in our largest ever Opportunity Expo.

Speakers & Sessions Preface Continuing Education Options

VIDEOS ARE NOW AVAILABLE!

Beginning with the Keynote Address, the Association began to preview the continuing education options that will become available for members via the Business Resource Center and enhanced Training & Certification programs later this fall.

Continuing Education Previewed

Several speaking and educational sessions were available at the NAMFS Conference & Expo 2012. Beginning with the keynote address, the Association began previewing the continuing education options that will become available for members via the Business Resource Center and enhanced Training & Certification programs later this fall. Feedback received during all of these sessions will also be utilized to develop targeted webinars throughout the year. Stay tuned to NAMFS.org for information about these opportunities.

As in years past, the Association has made the full presentations provided during the conference available for member use. Please login and then click the link below to access these materials.

Click here to view the full presentations for the 2012 sessions

Presidential Reception Offers New Orleans Flair

On Friday night the Presidential Reception, sponsored by Mortgage Contracting Services and LPS Field Services, commenced with a Mardi Gras style parade complete with a brass band, stilt walkers, jugglers and plenty of beads.

Once at Generations Hall, party-goers were entertained by the Boogie Men who played a variety of music for the crowd over the next three hours.

Click here for pictures from the parade and reception

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Conference Details

Thank You to Our Sponsors

Keynote Address & Session Presentations

Conference Attendee List

Board Members Seated

The terms for several seats on the Board drew to a close at this year's conference. Outgoing Members included:

Steven Lefler - Imagine Service Group - National Representative
Jack Bryant - MSI - National Representative
Heather Berghorst - Berghorst Enterprises - Regional Representative
Cindy Standlea - F&P, Inc. - Regional Representative

Board seats are voted on by existing Board Members and Officers. Elections were held during the conference board meeting, during which the following members were elected:

Heather Berghorst - Berghorst Enterprises LLC - Regional Representative
Joel McCall - McCall Field Services, Inc. - Regional Representative
Kris Katoa - White Van Real Estate Services, L.P. - National Representative
Chuck Sockol - ASONS Property Preservation & Construction Services - National Representative

Stay tuned to the Leadership page on NAMFS.org for additional information regarding your newest representatives.

Thank you to our outgoing Board members for your years of service!