"pep" grant

The P.E.P. (Perpetual Education Program) Grant program was established by RCEA in March of 2016 in memory of long-time RCEA Member, Scott Hunt.

The P.E.P. (Perpetual Education Program) Grant program was established by RCEA in March of 2016 in memory of long-time RCEA Member, Scott Hunt.  Scott was involved with CEA and the local Regional Associations for several decades as a member, and an affiliate (with FPS).  Scott was a President of Orange County Escrow Association (OCEA) and later the Desert Escrow Association.  

Scott was a huge supporter of CEA and could always be counted on to assist in any way possible.  At OCEA, Scott created his PEP theme, and it was a hit!  Later the nickname stuck, he became “Mr. PEP” because of his infectious positive attitude, and eagerness to spread the benefits of becoming an involved CEA member. 

Scott’s passing was a great loss to the industry and to our Regional.  The RCEA Board decided to do something in Scott’s memory to support the industry, as a whole, not just our members. Establishing the P.E.P. Grant with the thought of assisting any resident of Riverside County wishing to participate in some type of escrow-related education.   

The PEP Grant funds can be used to attend Escrow-related classes (at a college, Escrow Training Institute, The Business of Escrow, etc), CEA live Webinars, Escrow Conferences, Notary classes, CEA online Webinars, and any number of other escrow-related educational opportunities.   Up to four (4) grants will be funded by RCEA annually.  Grants are funded by member and sponsor donations.