American Association of Private Lenders (AAPL) is pleased to announce the formation of its new Education Advisory Committee. The committee is comprised of five current members: Corey Dutton, Private Money Utah; Chris Ragland, Noble Capital; Andy Williams, Recon Realty Inc.; Erica LaCentra, RCN Capital; Jeff Levin, Specialty Lending Group; and one ex officio position, Nema Daghbandan, Geraci Law Firm. The Education Advisory Committee will serve as a vital resource, assisting AAPL leadership in the planning, producing and maintaining of comparable and uniform information specific to the private lending industry. It will also develop and establish educational programs and materials useful for members, media and future legislative platforms. Committee members may serve two consecutive, two-year terms, while keeping an active AAPL membership status.

“It’s an honor to be joining the AAPL Education Advisory Committee, and I’m committed to bringing my 26 years of lending experience to advance the field,” said Levin.

Linda Hyde, Executive Director of AAPL: “We are committed to educating and raising the bar for private lenders and service providers, and are always considering how to make the private lending industry better. The Education Advisory Committee is an important step in that direction.”

More information about AAPL and its Education Advisory Committee can be found at www.aaplonline.com.