August 2007 - Interest Notes
In this issue:Charlotte O’Donnell receives national industry education award
CampusMBA, the educational division of the Mortgage Bankers Association presented Charlotte O’Donnell, Community Resource Director, CMLA, with their 2007 Education Advocate of the Year award. Presentation of the award took place July 26 at the CampusMBA Trainer Roundtable held in Washington, DC. The annual award recognizes a mortgage industry professional who facilitates, advocates, and promotes education within the industry, his or her company, and the community.
During her four-year tenure with the CMLA, Charlotte has served as staff liaison to the Education Domain and has helped advance association education goals.
Charlotte’s commitment and drive impressed the judging panel. John Golden, MBA’s Vice President of Education noted, “Her extraordinary dedication to industry education has benefited her community in incomparable ways. Charlotte is an exceptional leader and we are privileged to honor her with this award.”
John Golden, VP Education, MBA and Charlotte O'Donnell
“True to our mission statement of being an organization committed to a world of homeownership achieved through the practice of integrity based lending, it is critical that industry professionals be given opportunities to improve their practices and stay abreast of the important issues that affect their business,” said Chris Holbert, President of the CMLA. “It is also critical that we provide consumers access to information and advice about the mortgage process. The level at which CMLA provides education to industry professionals and consumers in Colorado is unparalleled among mortgage industry state trade associations. I’m grateful to MBA for their recognition of Charlotte’s superb efforts to offer high quality education and training opportunities for industry professionals and consumers in our state.”
Charlotte knows that when it comes to the success of mortgage financing, the exchange of information between consumers, investors, lenders, and community organizations is critical. And, through the statewide CMLA Helpline, she feels confident that we are providing support, education and resources to those parties.
CMLA’s industry education portfolio includes the statewide Certified Mortgage Lender (“CML”) designation program, which features college accredited courses offered through the Community College of Aurora. CMLA also offers 74 online courses through a partnership with CampusMBA and developed The RESPA Review, which is a unique online training tool for the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act. CMLA is currently launching a Future Mortgage Leaders of Colorado program, which will identify and develop future industry leaders. Charlotte was recognized for her management of these programs and various educational seminars and training programs, which CMLA offers throughout the state.
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