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National Association of Mortgage Brokers

VOLUNTEER LED, MEMBER DRIVEN

NAMB® is the voice of the mortgage industry, elevating the community it serves through Advocacy, Education, and Industry Leadership.

2026-2027 Board of Directors

Meet the leaders guiding NAMB this year, and the staff who support our members every day.

Officers

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Michael Farrell, CRMS

President

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    Lauren Patterson, CRMS

    President-Elect

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    Steve Scott, CRMS

    Vice President

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    Marvin Hudson, CMC

    Treasurer

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    Cathy Lee, CRMS

    Secretary

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    Kimber White

    Immediate Past President

Directors

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    Doug Braden, CRMS

    Director

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    Mike DeSantis, CRMS

    Director

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    Ray Edwards, CRMS

    Director

  • Headshot of Lisa O'Connor, CRMS

    Lisa O'Connor, CRMS

    Director

  • Headshot of Tim Simko, CREV

    Tim Simko, CREV

    Director

  • Headshot of Jeff Wilson, CVLS

    Jeff Wilson, CVLS

    Director

NAMB staff

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    Valerie Saunders, CRMS

    Chief of Staff

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    Ginger Bell

    Chief Growth Officer

  • Headshot of Jeff Parry, CRMS

    Jeff Parry, CRMS

    Project Manager

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    Hunter Higginbotham

    Membership Admin.

NAMB® Members Are...

From Account Executive to Wholesale Mortgage Broker, our members represent all 50 states and bear more than 200 job titles & acronyms! They're independent mortgage brokers, loan originators, small business owners, home loan advisors & hundreds of other professionals in the mortgage industry & associated businesses.

You are welcome whether you're a CEO or COO, EVP or junior AE, or a newly minted MLO.... one thing we know: Smart mortgage professionals join NAMB®, the nation's foremost mortgage association.

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“NAMB® membership links me to all the resources needed to run a successful mortgage company. NAMB® educational and training programs and annual national convention have created tremendous opportunities for me.”

– Kofi Amoabin, CEO, Oracle Mortgage Company, IL

NAMB® member since 2022

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“It’s a game-changer for mortgage professionals at every level, providing invaluable advocacy, education & networking. Being a NAMB® member means being part of a powerful, supportive community that fuels your success while ensuring the industry remains strong & independent.”

– Laura Brandao, CEO, Lighthouse Advisors, AZ

NAMB® member since 2010

As the leading national trade association for this industry since 1973, NAMB® is affiliated with 17 state associations and represents the interests of more than 533,500* licensed & registered Mortgage Loan Originators and 47,800* licensed mortgage broker & mortgage lender businesses.

HISTORY

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1973

NAMB® is founded by the Florida Association of Mortgage Brokers (FAMB) who desired to have representation in Washington, DC.

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1995

Elects first female president Patty McGill & officially establishes Washington DC as NAMB HQ.

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2023

NAMB® commemorates 50 years of service to the mortgage industry at its national conference at Caesars Las Vegas!

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