Southeast Michigan's largest real estate investors group. Monthly meetings feature local and national experts. Numerous subgroups focus on specific niches.President for 3 years, after being chair the Program Committee, organizing the speakers & topics for the monthyl meetings. Also chaired the 2009 & 2010 Board Retreat meetings, assisted with social media efforts and developed a campaign to attract additional members.

One of the Detroit area's leading property management companies - focused on the Tri-County, metro-Detroit area, including the rebuilding City of Detroit. We leverage technology to give property owners up-to-date and thorough information on their rental properties at their fingertips online. Everything is transparent via an owner's private portal, supported by scanned docs, pics and videos. We're not perfect, but our integrity is unquestionable.

Expert at solution design for Shared-Loss Agreements, Special Assets & REO/OREO.

Talmer Bank & Trust, formerly First Michigan Bank, purchased the assets of the following failed institutions from the FDIC:• 04/30/10 - $808.1 million, Citizens First Bancorp of Port Huron, MI • 11/19/10 - $515.6 million, First Banking Center of Lake Geneva, WI• 02/11/11 - $331.0 million, Peoples Savings Bank of Madison Hts, MI• 04/29/11 - $362.4 million, Community Central Bank of Mt Clemens, MIResponsibilities and accomplishments:• Initial Due Diligence for… Show more Talmer Bank & Trust, formerly First Michigan Bank, purchased the assets of the following failed institutions from the FDIC:• 04/30/10 - $808.1 million, Citizens First Bancorp of Port Huron, MI • 11/19/10 - $515.6 million, First Banking Center of Lake Geneva, WI• 02/11/11 - $331.0 million, Peoples Savings Bank of Madison Hts, MI• 04/29/11 - $362.4 million, Community Central Bank of Mt Clemens, MIResponsibilities and accomplishments:• Initial Due Diligence for Acquisition• Validation & Evaluation of Purchased Assets via 4.15 Schedules• SOP03-3 Day 1 & Day 2 Valuations assistance• Mapping of Data Fields from FI loan systems to Talmer’s, with ID of fields for manual entry projects• Devised all Reports required by Purchase & Assumption Agreements• Design & Execution of Excel-based system for monthly/quarterly Certificate Generation• Reconciliation of charge-offs, expenses, recoveries and OREO transactions• Wrote Shared-Loss & OREO Policies & Procedures for both SF & NSF• Management of Internal, External & FDIC Shared-Loss Audits• Creation of Claim Package system for validating & documenting claim amounts for Shared-Loss Certificates, FDIC Compliance Reviews and CMC Auditso System contributed to KPMG awarding a “B+” on 1st CMC Audit and a “Gold Star” on 2nd.• Approval of all Special Asset Group transactions for compliance with Shared-Loss requirements• Innovated an OREO asset tracking system within Fiserve loan system constraints• Designed Special Assets Group NPV Analysis for evaluation of Least-Loss option• Working on graphical representation of actual Shared-Loss claims versus Initial Due Diligence & Day 2 SOP03-3 estimates• Identified discrepancy with RSAM-2011-012 in regards to SBA claims. Garnered a conference call with FDIC and SBA senior managers to discuss the issue, but no resolution yet.• On-site & follow up due diligence for purchase of loan package through Morgan Keegan Show less

Mariners Inn is a nonprofit focused on providing recovery services for men strugglling with substance abuse.As a board member, I'm on the Marketing committee where I contribute ideas, expertise and networking contacts to raise funds for the organization's mission. Please contact me if you'd like to contribute or get involved.Mission: "Saving Familes, One Father at a Time".

The Task Force develops & organizes programs for members.I also do webinar presentations concerning the housing crisis and how CPA's can address the real estate & mortgage issues of their clients.

The FPA provides continuing education credits, best practice ideas and promotes the sharing of financial strategies for financial planning practitioners throughout the state of Michigan.As a board member, I assisted with starting Networking Mixers, developed Social Media Strategies, helped create Case Study training programs, Mentor programs and promoted increasing membership.Elected to Board at the end of 2009. Previously served on the Membership Committee.

A group of real estate investors focused on networking and assisting each other. Monthly meetings feature local experts that aren't allowed to sell books or courses - they only get to share their experience.I was a founding member and assisted with finding speakers for monthly meetings and led the networking activities during meetings.

The MMBA provides training and industry awareness for Michigan mortgage brokers. I assist with developing curriculum for training programs that meet the requirements of the National Mortgage Licensing System and contribute social media expertise.Added to Board in 2009. Previously served on the Education Committee.

Voted chapter President after 8 months and with the assistance of management team, we built up the chapter to qualify for Super Chapter status within 3 months. Named Outstanding Chapter President of the year for 2008 out of 46 chapters.

Led a small team that originated residential & commercial real estate loans. Started a monthly luncheon for high producing real estate agents, overhauled the setup of office Calyx system for improved tracking and reporting.

Founded company focused on providing unique mortgage services for clients and business partners. A mortgage was approached as part of a client's overall financial strategy, requiring interaction with Financial Planners, CPA's and Estate Planners. Annual Mortgage Reviews were developed and implemented. Proprietary communication and status systems were developed.

Started a team that originated residential and commercial real estate loans. Implemented AUS systems for the company and reconfigured Genesis LOS system for TILA compliance, tracking and reporting. Handled company's move to Encompass LOS, developed processing procedures, led weekly sales meetings, handled training and marketing efforts.

Took over worst branch out of 18 in the organization. Within 6 months got it to number 5. Achieved President's Club every year. Also selected to start a corporate-wide marketing program to increase sales.

Started as inside sales rep. Moved to outside sales within 3 months and was top producer within 3 years. Helped owner develop a cutting-edge software system for the building industry. Promoted to VP when investors in software company required owner to move to California. Developed tracking & reporting systems for mortgage company.