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In this issue of The Industry Campus, we have several people to congratulate and recognize, including the latest School of Mortgage Banking graduates, the Certified
Mortgage Technologist (CMT) graduates at the Technology Conference, the most recent Path to Diversity scholars, and the March
certificate and designation graduates. In addition, CampusMBA is now accepting applications for the 2007 Corporate Training
and Education (CTE) Awards.
We also highlight Tony Woodall, CMB, in our CMB Profile and offer special thanks to Griffith J. Straw, CMB, and Peter J. Taglia,
CPA, CMB, for their hard work and dedication to CampusMBA.
Lastly, we feature The Complete Mortgage Banker classroom-based program and announce our HOT PICK special. Be sure to check
out our extensive list of upcoming courses at the top of the right-hand column.
Corporate Training and Education (CTE) Awards
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A successful mortgage banking industry demands a high level of professionalism. Through corporate training, companies and
individuals invest the resources required to create an educated and well-informed workforce.
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The CTE Awards are designed to bring attention to the many outstanding mortgage banking training programs in the industry,
and offers noted organizations the opportunity to receive the recognition they deserve.
CampusMBA is now accepting nominations for the 2007 Corporate Training and Education (CTE) Awards.
Award Categories
Awards are given in both the commercial and residential sectors in the following two categories:
The Best Overall Corporate Training Program Award recognizes the corporate training program that exemplifies innovation and effectiveness. To be considered for this honor,
the training program should reflect a blended learning approach through various modalities.
The Education Advocate of the Year Award recognizes an industry professional who facilitates, advocates, and promotes education within the industry, his or her company,
and the community.
Each category will also be divided based on company size, companies with over 1,000 employees and those with under 1,000 employees.
How to Apply
To apply, download the application forms: Best Overall Corporate Training Program Award and Education Advocate of the Year Award. There is a $200 application fee. CampusMBA contributes all monies collected from application fees to the Path to Diversity
Scholarship fund. The application deadline is Monday, June 4, 2007.
More Information
For more information, visit our website at www.campusmba.org/cte or contact Sandra Sigurdardottir at (202) 557-2880 or ssigurdardottir@mortgagebankers.org.
School of Mortgage Banking Graduation
On Friday, March 23, CampusMBA graduated 46 new Accredited Mortgage Professionals (AMPs) who completed the School of Mortgage Banking Course III in Miami, Florida.
The quality of the graduates - combined with the time, energy, and enthusiasm they invested in the class - was truly outstanding.
During the week, participants spent many additional hours, late into the evenings, working on group projects, the outcome
of which produced work of the highest standard. David Kittle, Vice Chairman of the MBA, was the keynote speaker at the graduation,
which coincided with his birthday. However, as Mr. Kittle indicated in his remarks, he would not have wanted to miss participating
in the graduation of such high-caliber and dedicated mortgage professionals.
To learn more about the School of Mortgage Banking, visit our website: www.campusmba.org/somb.
The Graduating Class
School of Mortgage Banking - Class of March 2007
Congratulations to the March 2007 School of Mortgage Banking graduating class:
William Arce, Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute, Inc.; Guillermo Cadelas, Freedom Mortgage Corporation; Jon Catlett, CitiMortgage, Inc.; Donya Craddock, First Horizon Home Loan Corporation; Ronald T. Crowe, MERS; Gabe Del Rio, Community HousingWorks; Sheri Divall, Countrywide Financial Corporation; William Dolan, Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston; Jeffrey Englar, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage; Mishelle L. Forbes, GMAC Residential Funding; Timothy Friedman, Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight; Gregory L. Garner, Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight; Kira Gligor, GMAC Residential Funding; Daniel Horgan, HarborOne Credit Union; Carolyn Huggins, Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight; Clint Johnson, SunTrust Mortgage, Inc.; Dennis Kave, SunTrust Mortgage, Inc.; Robert Keyes, Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight; Robin Lamb, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage; William B. Lehman, C.C. Pace; Eleno Licea, Jr., Southside Bank; Reggie Moore, SunTrust Mortgage, Inc.; Bronwyn Morrissey, PMI Mortgage Insurance Co.; Jessie Mosqueda, Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute, Inc.; Robert Murray, First American Title Insurance Company; Kevin Myler, UBS; Christian Saverio Parth, Parinvest, LLC; Jason Pidgeon, New England Federal Credit Union; Claude Roberts, Sigma Funding Corp; Pamela Robinson, Texas Capital Bank, N.A.; Norma Rodriguez, Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute, Inc.; Carlos Sanchez, GMAC Residential Holding Corporation; Kathy Schmidtberger, Federal Home Loan Bank of Topeka; Anthony Sebastian, CMG Mortgage Insurance Company; Carol Spiller, Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston; Martrice Stephens, Freedom Mortgage Corporation; Michael Thomasson, Fiserv Lending Solutions; Cynthia D. Thompson, Fieldstone Mortgage Company; Courtney A. Turner, AIG United Guaranty; Bradford Upton, New South Federal Savings Bank; Leanne Wade, New South Federal Savings Bank; Brad Wahlgren, CitiMortgage, Inc.; Eric Walser, Aurora Loan Services, Inc.; Sandra Wood, Fieldstone Mortgage Company; Ian M. Wright, Texas Capital Bank, N.A.; Rick Yeates, GMAC Residential Funding
Willis Bryant Award
A highlight of each School of Mortgage Banking graduation, is the announcement of the Willis Bryant Award winner. The Willis
Bryant Award recognizes outstanding academic achievement in the three courses of CampusMBA's School of Mortgage Banking (SOMB).
To qualify, a student must achieve a grade of "excellent" on all SOMB exams and demonstrate exceptional leadership qualities
in both the classroom and when interacting with other students. Learn more about the Willis Bryant Award.
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The March 2007 Willis Bryant Award winner is Kevin Myler, AMP. Myler is a Director in the Wealth Management Division of UBS Financial Services Inc., in Weehawken, New Jersey. He has over
20 years experience in the mortgage industry, primarily in the secondary trading of CMOs. Myler graduated from Pace University
in New York City in 1981 with a BBA in Accounting.
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The award runner-up is Robert Murray, CMT, AMP, Senior Vice President and CIO of MarketLinx, First American's MLS and Broker/Agent subsidiary. He has over 25 years experience
in senior architecture and development management roles. Murray holds a BS in Computer Science from Michigan State University
and an MS in Computer Science from the University of Southern California.
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Review of CampusMBA Events at Tech
MBA's National Technology in Mortgage Banking Conference & Expo took place March 25-28 in Tampa, Florida. CampusMBA staff
was there, at our booth in the Expo Hall and at our special events.
Michael Brumble, Republic Mortgage Home Loans, LLC; Renjie Chen, First American Home Loans, LLC; Mark Damon, AIG United Guaranty; Douglas Doedens, First American Title Insurance Company; David Donovan, Fidelity National Information Services; Vulli Gupta, Value Momentum; Jeremy Hopwood, JC Reed & Co., Inc.; Doug Horton, LandAmerica Lender Services; John Jenkins, HSBC Mortgage Services; Clint Johnson, SunTrust Mortgage, Inc.; Robin Lamb, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage; Jamie L. McCombs, The Bank of New York; Robert Murray, First American Title Insurance Company; Brian Nuckels, MRG Document Technologies; Chris Ploessel, Acris Solutions, LLC; Robert Rothkopf, MBMS Incorporated; Stephen Schreiber, Dynateck, Inc.; Mani Veluthakkal, PMI Mortgage Insurance Co.; James Weld, TransLand Financial Services, Inc.; Matthew W. White, BB&T
Zune Winners
Two lucky winners won Microsoft Zune digital media players from CampusMBA at the Technology Conference. Kristie James, with Citizens Equity First Credit Union, won a Zune from the drawing at our booth and Brian Nuckels, CMT, with MRG Document Technologies, won the Zune after attending the special preview of the Information Assurance - 5 Steps
to Security classroom-based course.
The Complete Mortgage Banker
CampusMBA held its first session of The Complete Mortgage Banker from March 21 to 22, in Houston, Texas. This two-day, classroom-based course provides an in-depth overview of residential
mortgage banking and a foundation for continued success in the industry.
Students and instructors both agreed that the course was a great success and a welcomed addition to CampusMBA's course offerings.
Here is what a few of your colleagues had to say about the course:
"I've been doing this for 15 years and I now have a much better understanding of Secondary Marketing and Servicing."
-Natalie Carr, Mortgage Representative, Comerica Bank - Mortgage Division
"It was informative to the mechanisms of the entire function of the mortgage business."
-Attique Rehman, Loan Originator, Northpoint
"The course was very informative. It provided guidance and principles of the mortgage industry."
-Shawn Shirley, Loan Officer, First Houston Mortgage, Ltd.
"It opened up a lot of windows that let me know there's much more to learn."
-Will Zugheri, Mortgage Banker, First Houston Mortgage, Ltd.
The Next Session
Don't miss the next session of The Complete Mortgage Banker, June 12-13 in Washington, DC. Register now.
CMB Profile
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Tony Woodall, CMB
Loan Officer
Opteum Financial Services, LLC
Bogart, GA
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Tony Woodall has been in the mortgage industry for 21 years. He worked in technology as CIO of Opteum Financial Services,
LLC before deciding to go back into the sales field as a Loan Officer. Woodall earned his Residential CMB designation in October 2005.
What motivated you to become a CMB?
I love to build relationships, network, and help people achieve the American dream of homeownership. I recognized that the
CMB designation was the pinnacle of success in the industry and I strive to excel in all that I do. I wanted to have the recognition
of being an expert in the industry.
What challenges did you face in the process?
My biggest challenge was finding the time to study and attend the School of Mortgage Banking (SOMB). My company was very helpful
in doing what it took to help me achieve this goal.
You earned the CMB designation two years ago; how has it impacted your career?
The CMB designation has given me immediate credibility when talking with other members of the real estate finance industry.
It is a powerful tool to say that you are one of only a handful in the state and the country.
What advice do you have for someone thinking about pursuing the CMB designees?
Do It! Make the time to study, attend SOMB, network with the Society of CMBs, and find a dedicated sponsor that will help
you along the way.
Path to Diversity Scholars
MBA's Path to Diversity scholarship program allows industry professionals from diverse backgrounds to advance their professional growth and career
development through CampusMBA.
Several times a year, scholarships are awarded to top candidates based on essays and letters of recommendation, as decided
by the Scholarship Award Task Force.
Congratulations to the following Path to Diversity scholarship recipients:
- Theresa Dillard, IndyMac Bank
- Shelly D. Edwards, SunTrust Mortgage
- Nikia Ford, IndyMac Bank
- Jody S. A. Furtney, IndyMac Bank
- Renay Jeune, Indymac Bank
- Agnes Kwok, Indymac Bank
- Michelle Lii, Indymac Bank
- Heena Motti, IndyMac Bank
- Michael Nakama, IndyMac Bank
- Jeff Pareja, SunTrust Mortgage
- Gunwantrao Patil, Cenlar FSB
- Anne Thomson, Cenlar FSB
- Sara Thorn, IndyMac Bank
- Ricardo Vazquez, IndyMac Bank
Scholars receive a $2,495 voucher to use toward CampusMBA education courses and products. Scholars can choose from residential
or commercial offerings, distance learning, or classroom-based courses.
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