Appointment to the Panel of Chapter 7 Trustees

United States Bankruptcy Administrator
Middle District of Alabama
1 Church Street, Suite 103
Montgomery, AL 36104

Danielle K. Greco Phone: (334) 954-3900
Bankruptcy Administrator Email: BA@ALMB.USCOURTS.GOV

PUBLIC NOTICE
APPOINTMENT TO PANEL OF CHAPTER 7 TRUSTEES

The U.S. Bankruptcy Administrator for the Middle District of Alabama is accepting applications to be considered for one or more appointment(s) to the panel of trustees who administer cases under chapter 7 of title 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code. The appointment(s) will be for cases filed in the Northern Division in the Middle District of Alabama.

Qualifications

Applicants must:

Possess integrity and good moral character;
Be physically and mentally able to perform satisfactorily a trustee’s duties:
Be free of prejudices against any individual, entity, or group which would interfere with unbiased performance of a trustee’s duties;
Be a disinterested person, as defined by 11 U.S.C. § 101(14) and § 701;
Be willing to accept appointment to asset and no-asset cases;
Not be related by affinity or consanguinity with the degree of first cousin to the Bankruptcy Administrator, any federal judicial officer (including the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals), federal court employee, chapter 12 or chapter 13 trustee, or chapter 7 panel trustee serving in the Middle District of Alabama;
Not be employed by the federal government or by state or local agencies which regularly appear before the Bankruptcy Court as creditors;
Reside or maintain an office in the Middle District of Alabama or in an adjacent judicial district;
Have the resources to provide timely and accurate reports required by the court, the Bankruptcy Administrator, and the Administrative Office of U.S. Courts;
Not derive a financial benefit either directly or indirectly from debtor counseling;
Be a college graduate from an accredited school with a major in a business-related field of study; or have at least three years of business experience using skills of a nature required of a trustee; or be a member in good standing of each bar in which the applicant is a member or a certified public accountant; or have equivalent experience as deemed acceptable by the Bankruptcy Administrator.

Appointment is subject to a satisfactory background investigation, including but not limited to a name, fingerprint, and credit check, and the successful applicant(s) must be qualified to be bonded.

Selection Criteria

The successful applicant(s) must possess strong administrative and financial skills. Fiduciary and bankruptcy experience is preferred. Additionally, a law degree from an ABA accredited school is preferred. Applicants must also possess the ability to communicate effectively with debtors and their counsel, parties in interest, and court personnel. Although chapter 7 trustees are not federal employees, appointments are made consistent with federal Equal Opportunity policies, which prohibit discrimination in employment.

Compensation

Chapter 7 trustees receive commissions pursuant to 11 U.S.C. § 326 and are eligible for payment of professional fees and expenses pursuant to 11 U.S.C. § 330.

Appointment Period

Initial appointment is for the remainder of the fiscal year, ending on September 30, 2027. Trustees are eligible for reappointment annually, at the discretion of the Bankruptcy Administrator.

How to Apply

Qualified persons may apply by forwarding a letter of interest and detailed resume, each in pdf format, to ba@almba.uscourts.gov by November 13, 2026. The letter of interest must indicate that the candidate is willing to serve, if selected. Candidates invited to an interview will be asked to submit additional application materials and written references. Depending on volume of applications received, the Bankruptcy Administrator may communicate only with those candidates selected for an interview.