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Thursday February 19, 2026
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Jay Arneja is a mortgage technology veteran with more than 25 years of experience leading strategy, partnerships, and innovation across the housing finance ecosystem. At nCino, she helps shape the company’s global mortgage partnerships and operational strategy, working closely with clients and fintech collaborators to advance digital transformation across lending. A recognized HousingWire Tech Trendsetter and longtime advocate for women in housing and technology, Jay’s career spans leadership roles at MERSCORP, SimpleNexus, and other mortgage technology pioneers. She is also a contributing author to REYKAN: Rethink Everything You Know About Networking, where she explores how relationships drive innovation and impact in the mortgage industry. Passionate about connection and collaboration, Jay continues to champion both human and technological networks that move the industry forward. |
Thursday February 26, 2026
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Brian Vieaux, CMB, is the President of MISMO, where he leads the mortgage industry’s central standards body and its mission to bring greater efficiency, transparency, and interoperability to the entire real estate finance ecosystem. With more than 30 years of experience across origination, fintech, and enterprise lending, Brian is nationally recognized for championing responsible innovation and pushing the industry toward a more seamless, data-driven digital mortgage experience.
Before joining MISMO, Brian served as President & COO of FinLocker, guiding the growth of a consumer financial fitness and homeownership readiness platform used by lenders nationwide. His background also includes senior leadership roles at Flagstar Bank, where he built and scaled national TPO channels and strategic partnerships. A Certified Mortgage Banker since 2005, Brian is the co-author of Rethink Everything You Know About Being a Next Gen Loan Officer and an active voice in industry education through board service, speaking engagements, and multiple podcasts. His leadership philosophy—“Point of Thought, not just Point of Sale”—reflects his commitment to empowering both lenders and consumers through smarter technology and deeper financial understanding. |
Thursday March 5, 2026
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Jodi Hall is the President and CEO of The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), bringing nearly 30 years of transformative experience across the mortgage industry. A visionary leader and founder of DandaRoad Consulting, Jodi has driven innovation, operational excellence, and growth in senior roles at major lenders and technology firms. Before leading TMC, Jodi held senior positions at CrossCountry Mortgage, Nationwide Mortgage Bankers, and others, where she scaled multibillion-dollar operations and championed tech-enabled culture change. She is widely respected for her ability to build teams, mentor emerging talent, and merge mortgage expertise with digital transformation. |
Thursday March 12, 2026
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Dan Snyder is the Founder and CEO of Lower(.com), a digital mortgage and fintech platform focused on making homeownership simpler, faster, and more accessible. An Ohio-based entrepreneur, Dan launched Lower with the belief that technology and customer-first design could modernize one of the most complex and stressful financial transactions consumers face. Under his leadership, Lower has grown into a nationally recognized mortgage lender and technology company, expanding beyond lending into real estate, insurance, and title services. Known for blending startup agility with Midwest pragmatism, Dan is a frequent speaker on entrepreneurship, fintech innovation, and the future of housing, bringing a builder’s mindset to every stage of growth. |
Thursday March 19, 2026
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Bill Cosgrove is the Owner and CEO of Union Home Mortgage, where he leads one of the nation’s largest independent mortgage banking platforms with a focus on sustainable growth, community impact, and long-term homeownership success. With more than 35 years of experience in mortgage banking, Bill has built Union Home Mortgage into a nationwide lender spanning retail, wholesale, correspondent, consumer direct, and in-house servicing. In addition to his role at UHM, he is also one of the three co-chairs of the Tampa Bay Rays.
A widely respected industry leader, Bill is the only mortgage banker from Ohio to have served as President of the Ohio Mortgage Bankers Association and later Chairman of the national Mortgage Bankers Association. He is the founder of the MBA Independent Mortgage Banking Conference and a Certified Mortgage Banker, known for his deep commitment to advocacy, leadership development, and giving back through the Union Home Foundation. His career reflects a belief that strong businesses, engaged communities, and responsible lending go hand in hand. |
Thursday March 26, 2026
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Liz Facemire is the Associate Vice President of State Government Affairs at the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), where she works closely with state legislators, regulators, and industry leaders to advocate for policies that support a healthy, accessible mortgage market. With a focus on tracking and influencing state-level legislation and regulatory developments, Liz helps translate complex policy changes into practical guidance for lenders and servicers. Known for her collaborative approach and clear-eyed perspective, she is a frequent voice on regulatory trends and workforce challenges shaping the mortgage industry today. Justin Wiseman is the Vice President for Residential Policy and Managing Regulatory Counsel at the MBA, where he leads national advocacy efforts on residential mortgage policy and regulatory compliance. With deep expertise in fair lending, consumer protection, and CFPB rulemaking, Justin works closely with regulators and policymakers to shape practical, workable standards for the industry. He is widely respected for his ability to translate complex regulatory developments into clear, actionable guidance that helps lenders navigate compliance while continuing to serve borrowers effectively. |
Thursday April 2, 2026
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Natalie Overturf, Vice President, Divisional Sales Leader at CMG Financial, brings more than 30 years of experience across mortgage lending, sales leadership, and regional management. A former top-producing originator, Natalie is known for building strong teams, leading with integrity, and fostering collaboration across every level of the organization. Based in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, Natalie balances her leadership role with a deep commitment to family, wellness, and community. Guided by values rooted in optimism, partnership, and continuous learning, she brings a people-first mindset to both her professional and personal life, proving that strong culture, clear values, and a sense of humor go a long way in a demanding industry. |
Thursday April 9, 2026
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Chris Bennett began his career as a trader at the age of fifteen in the commodities futures markets, starting with a small stake he had saved up from mowing lawns in the neighborhood. After receiving his degree in Economics from the University of Michigan, Chris began his over 30-year career in mortgage banking as a trader with a mid-sized bank and later as head of Capital Markets for a nationwide independent mortgage company. In 2001 he founded the hedge advisory firm Vice Capital Markets, now in its third decade of service to mortgage lenders of all types and sizes across the country. Chris is responsible for having pioneered now industry-standard advancements in pipeline shock analysis, which account for changes in servicing values for incremental changes in underlying MBS pricing, and in 2023 Vice Capital crossed the $1 Trillion mark in mortgage and MBS trading. Chris has given numerous talks on current US and global economic conditions as well as Federal Reserve and other central bank monetary policies and implications for the future direction of interest rates and continues to serve clients as Chairman of the firm. |
Thursday April 16, 2026
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Built CEO, Chase Gilbert co-founded Built in 2014 with the goal of leveraging technology to improve outcomes within construction and the broader real estate industry. Chase and his co-founders had a particular focus on improving collaboration, transparency, and cash flow among key stakeholders. Before starting Built, Chase launched his career in the restaurant industry as an owner-operator, where he experienced the value of utilizing systems to drive better outcomes. Chase earned his Bachelor’s degree in finance and international business from the University of Tennessee. While attending, he was an active member of the Global Leadership Scholars Program, Advisory Board, Leadership Committee, and Faculty Awards Committee. |
Thursday April 23, 2026
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Jim Parrott is a nonresident fellow at the Urban Institute and owner of Parrott Ryan Advisors, which provides strategic advice on housing finance issues to financial institutions active in the primary and secondary mortgage market. Before joining Urban in 2013, Parrott spent several years in the Obama White House as a senior adviser at the National Economic Council, where he led the team of advisers charged with counseling the cabinet and president on housing issues. He was on point for developing the administration’s major housing policy positions; articulating and defending those positions with Congress, the press, and public; and counseling White House leadership on related communications and legislative strategy.
Before his time in the White House, Parrott was counsel to Secretary Donovan at the US Department of Housing and Urban Development. Before that, he was a litigator, first in New York with Sullivan and Cromwell, and later in North Carolina with Smith Anderson. Parrott has a BA in philosophy from the University of North Carolina, an MA in philosophy from the University of Washington, and a JD from Columbia Law School. He was a Peace Corps volunteer and served in Sri Lanka. He currently serves on the local advisory board of the Ackland Museum of Art in Chapel Hill, NC. |
Thursday April 30, 2026
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Alberto Piña is the CEO of PorchPass™, a pioneering fintech company designed to revolutionize the manufactured home financing landscape. Under Alberto’s leadership, the company is redefining affordable homeownership by streamlining land acquisition and construction financing for factory-built homes. A seasoned entrepreneur and advocate for accessible housing, Alberto applies a deep understanding of technology, finance, and underserved markets to bridge gaps in the $20 billion+ factory-built housing sector. By making processes faster, simpler, and more cost-effective, he’s creating new pathways to homeownership where conventional models often fall short. |
Thursday May 7, 2026
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Melanie Coulton, Tammie Gravlee, and Deborah (Deb) Jones bring decades of leadership across correspondent lending, bank mortgage operations, and capital markets to the table. Together, they represent a cross-section of the mortgage ecosystem that spans sales, execution, advocacy, and secondary strategy at a time when experience and perspective matter more than ever.
Melanie, CMB®, is a Regional Vice President in Plaza Home Mortgage’s National Correspondent Division, working with lenders across the East Coast to provide flexible execution, delegated authority, and repurchase protection solutions. Beyond correspondent sales, she is deeply involved in industry advocacy and education through leadership roles with the CMB Society, Mortgage Action Alliance, and multiple MBA organizations. Tammie, CMB®, is President of Mortgage at Bank of Tennessee, where she leads teams focused on delivering precise, relationship-driven lending solutions. With more than a decade in mortgage banking, she is known for fostering collaboration, driving operational excellence, and building cultures rooted in integrity and sustainable growth. Deb, CMB®, brings more than 35 years of experience in mortgage banking with deep expertise in secondary and capital markets. In her role overseeing pricing, hedging, investor relations, and portfolio strategy, she is also an active industry leader and frequent speaker on policy issues and their impact on the secondary market. |
Thursday May 14, 2026
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Kevin Peranio, Chief Lending Officer and partner at PRMG, is an active executive leader in the mortgage industry. He oversees all production and works with both the sales and operations teams. His primary goal is to enhance the overall customer experience when doing business with PRMG. This includes creating robust reporting features, consumer-facing activities, and modern lending technology, ensuring accountability at all layers and levels of the process.
Since joining PRMG in 2010, Kevin led the Southeast Region to become the #1 Ranked Region for PRMG, reaching this milestone in record time. This achievement ultimately propelled Kevin to become one of the youngest partners at PRMG. Kevin is also a four-time president's cabinet member and was recognized by NMP as one of the top 40 under 40. He is a national speaker within the mortgage industry and has been interviewed on several podcasts and is a regular speaker at industry events. |
Thursday May 21, 2026
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Kate deKay is the CEO of Eustis Mortgage Corporation, where she leads the Eustis Family of Companies' brands and carries forward a third-generation legacy in mortgage banking. With deep roots in the industry and a forward-looking mindset, Kate brings a fresh perspective to building best practices, improving efficiency, and keeping the customer experience at the center of every decision.
Known for her hands-on leadership style and passion for the front end of the business, Kate has guided Eustis through meaningful technology adoption and process improvements that make homeownership more accessible and affordable. Her focus on empowerment, collaboration, and listening to her teams reflects a leadership philosophy rooted in trust, ensuring both customers and employees are well served as the company continues to evolve. |
