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SPECIAL ADVERTORIAL SECTION PROPERTY PRESERVATION A2Z Field Services Nationwide coverage A2Z FIELD SERVICES CORPORATE DETAILS: 7450 Industrial Parkway, Suite 105 | Plain City, OH 43064 | 800.713.2001 | a2zfs.com BUSINESS SCOPE: A2Z Field Services is a nationwide, Plain City, Ohio Corporate Headquarters key personnel Bill McMullen President and CEO Amie Sparks SVP of Operations Todd Arena Operations Manager Chris Slaughenhoupt Vendor Manager Jake Garber Client Services Manager STAFFING: » Number of employees: Approx. 125 » Vendor/contractor network: 3,500 independent field contractors corpor ate profile BUSINESS LINES/SERVICES: The wide range of services A2Z provides encompasses all aspects of preservation, inspection, borrower contact, and administrative services. These services provide critical information regarding the occupancy and condition of a property; advance borrower communication; and ensure vacant properties are secure and adequately protected throughout default, foreclosure, and sale. 62 ACCOLADES/AWARDS: Ranked 798th Fastest Growing women-owned mortgage field service company providing a variety of essential services to its clients. A2Z's diverse capabilities and customized solutions help tighten timelines and reduce risk while the consistent delivery of fundamental information enhances its clients' ability to service loans and care for their vacant properties. Privately Held Company in 2011 by Inc. Magazine COMPANY HISTORY: Founded in 2001, A2Z has THE A2Z ADVANTAGE: A2Z brings value to its grown steadily and is nationally recognized today in the mortgage industry as a premier provider of inspection and preservation services. The company's reputation and success is built around its commitment to provide high-quality products, competitive pricing, and timely information while tailoring its service offerings to meet clients' evolving needs. A2Z is dedicated to assisting a wide range of clients throughout the nation, from local REO brokers to national government agencies. The company is supported by a nationwide network of highly skilled independent contractors. clients' initiatives through the company's proven work processes, a dedicated workforce, and diverse capabilities. The organizations that partner with A2Z benefit from the company's expertise, intensive training programs, and alliances with contractors and business associates throughout the nation. 2012 STRATEGY: A2Z is committed to providing high- quality services; competitive prices; and timely, accurate information while tailoring all its service offerings to clients' specific needs through flexible delivery and reporting methods. CONTACT INFO: Amie Sparks SVP of Operations asparks@a2zfs.com COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE: A2Z prides itself on exceeding client expectations by demanding the best from the company's staff and field vendors. A2Z continually strives to improve its processes and procedures in order to provide clients with superior services. The quality and reliability of A2Z's services and reporting allow its clients to confidently make decisions to better care for their properties. A2Z's consistent ability to meet clients' needs and adapt to new and changing requirements sets the company apart from its competition, and its strong nationwide network of vendors allows A2Z to provide the same high level of service from coast to coast and assist each client in achieving individual goals. KEYS TO SUCCESS: Through innovative technology, comprehensive quality control processes, and partnerships with its national network of field vendors, A2Z delivers quality turn-key inspection and preservation solutions and serves as a single source provider for many of its clients. Continuous training of internal staff and contractors helps to ensure all work performed meets clients' service expectations and time frames and in the most cost-effective manner. A2Z's comprehensive services, commitment to technology, and proven workflow processes enable it to provide the type of highquality information needed to reduce loss and care for properties while shifting the administrative burden from its clients. "Portfolio management has changed dramatically over the last few years. Working with A2Z Field Services has allowed us to be more successful in servicing our loans by shortening timelines on the REO sales cycle and ensuring we are complying with local ordinances and regulatory guidelines. The team at A2Z has been crucial in lowering our costs to maintain properties and getting homes to the market as efficiently as possible." —VP of Operations National Loan Servicing Company