Debt Collection Advisory Committee

On April 29, 2021, the Department announced the creation of its inaugural debt collection advisory committee, a seven-member board that will provide critical feedback to the Department as it stands up its debt collection licensing program. The diverse group includes a consumer advocate and representatives from the debt collection, debt-buying, third-party collection, and collection law industries. The committee will advise the Commissioner on matters related to the debt collection business, including proposed fee schedules and other requirements.

Past Meetings

• Nov 6, 2023 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. – Debt Collection Advisory Committee
  • Recorded meeting (Zoom video)
• May 1, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. – Debt Collection Advisory Committee
  • Recorded meeting (Zoom video)

Committee Members

The committee members were appointed by Commissioner Clothilde Hewlett for a two-year term according to Financial Code Section 100025 as of 5/1/2023.

As can be seen by the list below, this diverse group includes representatives from the debt collection, debt-buying, third-party collection, and collection law industries:

• Angela Reed-Becker – Equabli Inc.
• Cindy Yaklin – States Recovery Systems Inc.
• Desiree Nguyen Orth – East Bay Community Law Center
• Kali Miller – PTNSVC Mexico (Oportun, Inc.)
• Robert Tavelli – Tavelli Co., Inc.
• Scott Hyman – Severson & Werson
• Sean Welch – P & B Capital Group, LLC

Additional Resource Links

• Debt Collectors webpage
• DFPI Application Process for Debt Collection Advisory Committee
• DFPI Announces Members of New Debt Collection Advisory Committee (press release)