ARDA-ROC & TBMA Fall Conference 2025
Overview
ARDA-ROC is the leading organization dedicated to advocating and promoting the legislative interests of timeshare owners at the federal, state, and local levels. The TBMA has provided an educational and networking platform for timeshare board members and resort managers of legacy and independent timeshare resorts since 2011. The two organizations have teamed up to create a new and dynamic meeting series just for Professionals like you!
Why You Should Attend the ARDA-ROC/TBMA 2025 Fall Conference:
Education
Hear from top industry experts on topics such as updates on the property insurance market and current trends, compliance with the Corporate Transparency Act, ADA Compliance, and much more.
Access
Connect with ARDA-ROC staff to discuss challenges (and opportunities) facing your resort and how ARDA-ROC can help.
Networking
Collaborate with follow board members to learn board/association best practices and how to drive more revenue for your resort.
Registration and Scholarship Opportunities
Registration is free for board members and resort managers. In addition, ARDA-ROC is providing scholarships for the first 25 board members who register and apply for the event. The scholarship includes complimentary two night lodging at the host hotel, as well as a travel stipend of $500 for board members or resort managers whose resort is an ARDA-ROC contributor, or $250 for board members or resort managers whose organization does not currently contribute to ARDA-ROC. Scholarship entries will be accepted until August 15, 2025, or until the limit has been reached.
Hotel Information
The host hotel for the ARDA-ROC/TBMA 2025 Fall Conference is The Westgate Las Vegas Resort and Casino, Las Vegas, NV. Information on sleeping rooms will be emailed to you with your registration confirmation.
Agenda
5:00 pm-6:00 pm
Welcome Reception
7:30 am-4:00 pm
Registration
7:30 am-8:15 am
Breakfast with Tabletop Displays
8:15 am-8:30 am
Welcome Remarks
Jason Gamel, President & CEO ARDA
8:30 am-11:00 am
A Breakdown and Deep Dive into Best Practices for HOA and Resort Managers
8:30 am-9:00 am
Financial Planning
Clyde Grant, VP, HOA Financial Strategy, Vacatia
9:05 am-9:35 am
HOA Accounting
Rich Muller, SVP, Resort Strategic Alternatives, Capital Vacations
9:40 am-10:10 am
Strategic Planning for your Future
Scott MacGregor, EVP & COO, Lemonjuice Solutions
10:15 am-10:45 am
Collections
Sara Disher Ratliff, Chief Compliance Officer, Meridian Financial Services
10:45 am-11:00 am
Wrap up and Final Q&A
Jason Gamel, President & CEO, ARDA
11:00 am-11:15 am
Networking & Refreshment Break
11:15 am-12:00 pm
New Revenue Generation for your resort
Moderator
Jason Gamel
President & CEO, ARDA
Speakers
Eric Lickteig
CFO, The Christie Lodge
Bob McGrath
COO, Soleil Management
Erin Press
General Manager, Scottsdale Camelback Resort
12:05 pm-12:30 pm
Exchange: How can your exchange company help?
Moderator
Mike Kocon
President Board of Directors, Telemark Northwoods Lodging
Speakers
Chris Mcgill
AVP, Client Sales, Interval International
Jeff Snyder
Director, North American Business Development
12:30 pm-5:00 pm
Exchange Company Genius Bar
Got a question or an issue that your exchange company can help with? Pop over to the Interval International or RCI table to talk with their customer service representatives and get customized training, answers and ideas.
12:30 pm-1:30 pm
Lunch & Break
1:30 pm-2:00 pm
Explaining the ARDA ROC Insurance Captive
Peggy Roberts, SVP, Aon
2:00 pm-3:00 pm
Ask the Attorneys: We’ll tackle the burning legal issues of the day and take your questions as well
Moderator
Justin Vermuth, SVP, ARDA
Speakers
Rob Webb
Partner, BakerHostetler
Lindsey Parker
Counsel, Ballard Spahr LLP
3:00 pm–4:00 pm
Private Idea Exchange with Resort Managers and HOA members only
An opportunity for discussion amongst HOA and Resort Managers. Sponsors, corporate attendees and guests, please take this time to catch up on emails and break.
4:00 pm-5:00 pm
Beyond the ADA: Best Practices in Timeshare Pet Policy
Discover the benefits of being a pet friendly timeshare resort. Explore the best practices for developing and enforcing pet policies.
Speakers
Dennis Levy
VP Operations, Fantasy World Timeshare
John Bradford
Founder & CEO, PetScreening
5:00 pm-5:15 pm
Wrap Up
6:00 pm-7:30 pm
Buffet Dinner for all Attendees
7:30 am-12:00 pm
Registration
7:30 am-8:15 am
Breakfast with Tabletop Displays
8:15 am-8:30 am
Welcome Remarks
8:30 am-9:15 am
State of the Industry Discussion
What’s new in the industry and what’s on the horizon.
A fireside chat with Jason Gamel, President & CEO, ARDA and Jared Saft, Chief Business & Strategy Officer, Westgate Resorts
9:15 am-9:45 am
Private Idea Exchange with Resort Managers and HOA Members only
An opportunity to provide feedback on the meeting and suggest topic ideas for future events.
9:50 am-10:10 am
Insurance Protection for HOA and Resorts
Terry Ford, VP, Property & Casualty, Gregory & Appel Insurance
10:15 am-10:35 am
ARDA ROC & Legislative Update
Justin Vermuth, SVP, ARDA, Sandra “Sam” DePoy, SVP, ARDA, Elizabeth Baker, VP, ARDA & Kevin Riley, Director, ARDA
10:40 am-11:00 am
Title Insurance and Clear Title Essentials: We’ll talk all things title!
Dave Womer, SVP, First American Title Insurance Company, Jennifer Munoz, AVP, First American Title Insurance Company
11:00 am-12:00 pm
ADA Q&A
Hear from ADA Expert Jack Humburg, COO, Boley Centers & Florida Administrator for the Southeast ADA Center
12:00 pm-1:30 pm
Lunch, Wrap Up, and Prize Drawings (must be present to win)
Champion Sponsors
