August 2007 - Interest Notes
In this issue:Lenders association launches Future Mortgage Leaders of Colorado program
The inaugural class of Future Mortgage Leaders of Colorado program was announced at CMLA’s 34th Annual Convention. The one-year program is focused on identifying, cultivating, and educating the next generation of mortgage leaders.
Designed and implemented by Julie Piepho, CMB, CML, Vice Chairman of the CMLA, the Future Leaders program will deliver a comprehensive training experience that will allow class members to enhance and expand their business analytical and leadership skills. Through six full-day classes, work on a non-profit project, and a series of conference calls throughout the year, Future Leaders will gain insight into how the various business components in the mortgage industry work together.
Class members (from left to right): David Andrews, Branch Manager, Cherry Creek Mortgage Company – Premier Division; Christopher Dietz, Vice President, Clarion Mortgage Capital, Inc.; Gretchen Bryant, Branch Operations Manager, First Community Mortgage; Nicole Dante, Pricing Analyst, Aurora Loan Services; Lauren Eskanos, Business Development Manager, North American Title Company; Branda Lackey, Operations Manager/Head Underwriter, Air Academy Federal Credit Union; Norah Honodel, Manager of Mortgage Lending, Bellco Credit Union. Not pictured: T.J. Kennedy, Owner/Partner, Meridian Lending Corporation.
Tim Harder, Mountain Pacific Mortgage, and Paulette Wisch, Universal Lending Corporation, are program co-chairs. Other committee members include Wayne Bland, Rocky Mountain Bank & Trust, Colorado Springs; Kathy Stein, Cherry Creek Mortgage Company; Joe Salmons, Security National Real Estate Services. Lynn Bishop, CMLA is Project Manager and Charlotte O’Donnell, CMLA, is education domain liaison.
The first class day will be September 11 at Koelbel Library in Greenwood Village, CO and will focus on a History of Mortgage Banking and the CMLA. Upcoming class days will focus on development of a non profit project, an in-depth look at civics and legislative issues, compliance, and mortgage company analysis.
*Please note classes are only open to Future Leaders class members, presenters, Future Leaders committee members, and CMLA Executive Committee.
