About The NPA

The National Pawnbrokers Association (NPA) is a professional trade organization working to serve and protect independent qualified pawnbrokers since 1987. Advocating for the pawn industry at a national level, the NPA works to advance the positive and professional image of the pawn industry throughout North America and beyond. The NPA provides a powerful unified voice for the pawn industry and the communities it aspires to serve.

NPA VISION

Continue to be the nationally recognized face of the pawn

industry by providing indispensable advocacy and resources

for our members and the industry at large.

NPA MISSION

The National Pawnbrokers Association professionally represents the industry through legislative support, education, and advocacy for our members.

Current & Past Presidents

  • 2022 – present Johnny Whiteside
  • 2020 – 2022 Boyd Naylor
  • 2019 – 2020 Kerry Rainey
  • 2017 – 2019 Tim Collier
  • 2015 – 2017 Larry Nuckols
  • 2013 – 2015 Ben Levinson
  • 2011 – 2013 Kevin Prochaska
  • 2009 – 2011 David Crume
  • 2007 – 2009 David Adelman
  • 2005 – 2007 Fran Bishop
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  • 2003 – 2005 Ed Bean
  • 2001 – 2003 Brian Smith
  • 1999 – 2001 Doin Loftis
  • 1997 – 1999 Paul Edge
  • 1995 – 1997 Pat Stovall
  • 1993 – 1995 Bob Stogner
  • 1991 – 1993 Charles Jones
  • 1989 – 1991 Louise Seawright (First President)
  • 1988 Miley O’Neal (Founder)