FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

MINNEAPOLIS -- (November 16, 2010) -- The ACA International Executive Committee today announced that it will not renew the employment contract of Rozanne M. Andersen as Chief Executive Officer of ACA International.

Effective immediately, ACA Chief Operating Officer Ted Smith will assume leadership responsibilities for the organization. The ACA Executive Committee has commissioned a national search for a new Chief Executive Officer.

"ACA remains a healthy, strong and vibrant organization that is well positioned to succeed. After careful deliberation, the Executive Committee believes that this is the right time for new leadership to navigate ACA into the future," said ACA President Martin Sher. "Rozanne Andersen is an exceptional, accomplished and talented person. We appreciate her passion and commitment to ACA and its members and wish her well in future endeavors."

ACA International, the Association of Credit and Collection Professionals, is the comprehensive, knowledge--based resource for success in the credit and collection industry. Founded in 1939, ACA brings together more than 5,000 members worldwide, including third--party collection agencies, asset buyers, attorneys, creditors and vendor affiliates. ACA International establishes ethical standards, produces a wide variety of products, services and publications, and articulates the value of the credit and collection industry to businesses, policymakers and consumers. For more information about ACA International, visit www.acainternational.org

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Tel. (952) 928-8000 X 124 or Schiffman@acainternational.org