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| HISTORY & EXPERTISE Our emphases are in the areas of equipment inspections, valuation, recovery & remarketing and residual analysis. We provide future value estimates and complete analysis of collateral markets and values supporting lender portfolios. AMA represents excess of 200 years of equipment experience. We utilize the expertise of AMA Associates located throughout the country (see below), to provide clients with specific solutions to a broad array of equipment, collections, account servicing, recovery and remarketing requirements. Our associate relationships represent a cross-section of machinery & equipment backgrounds, recognized under senior ASA designations. For 16 years, we have been a member of the United Association of Equipment Leasing (UAEL) and maintains contact with numerous professional organizations. We provide a full range of equipment appraisal and residual analysis services. Assignments are performed on either a Desk-Top or Full-Audit basis under ASA standards. Quotations are submitted prior to starting work. Inspection services include photographs, if requested, serial number verification, condition reports and general comments regarding the site and any discrepancies. We are also capable in the areas of recovery, storage and/or the remarketing of most asset types. With a broad network of users and vendors, we are generally capable of moving equipment in an expeditious manner. Additionally, we provide equipment management consulting services on an hourly or contract basis. Assignments in this area are related to review and recommendations -- collateral risk, future value analysis, disposition options, internal control functions and staffing requirements. Our services are tailored to address specific functions within the category of equipment management or to deal with the subject in it's entirety. |
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 | AMA REPRESENTATIVE CLIENTS Oracle Corporation |
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 | AMA CONTACTS NATIONWIDE In addition to our California coverage we also have representation in the following areas and additional contacts nationwide. |
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As founder of AMA, for the | ABOUT MARK D. SCHICKENDANTZ Mark's professional experience includes a 40-year background in senior corporate management in manufacturing, finance, marketing and equipment valuation, including heavy equipment product management and financial leasing responsibilities. Mark has maintained senior management responsibilities for lessor equipment portfolios valued in excess of a billion dollars. Accountability was maintained in the areas of sales management, contract development, future value estimation, litigation, recovery, remarketing and the evaluation of assets held in other lender portfolios. EXPERT COURT WITNESS: PUBLISHED ARTICLES: "The Case In Favor of Equipment Purchase Price Verification" "The Residual Dilemma-Estimating Future Equipment Values" "A Modern Remarketing Fairy Tale" Reprints of articles can be obtained from The Monitor |
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