Get Involved with the MMA
Thank you for your commitment to the mortgage profession! The MMA is a member-driven organization that is focused on helping you succeed in our ever-changing and complex industry! Through networking events, education and advocacy our members become connected, informed and supported. Together, everyone achieves more. Get involved today!
Once you become a member, we invite you to serve on one of our task forces!
Check out our current task forces
- Membership Task Force, Chair: George Masmanides
- Government Affairs Committee, Chair: Keenan Raverty
- Education Task Force, Co-Chairs: Mike Elwell
- Communications Task Force, Co-Chairs: Julia Koski & Theresa Decker
- Golf Task Force, Co-Chairs: Jim Ryder & Rita Kennedy
- Convention/Awards/Connect Task Force, Chair: Scott Flaherty
- Programs Task Force, Erich Mische
- DEI Committee, Co-Chairs: Sarah Johanns & James Essen
Please contact the MMA Office or each Chair directly to learn more about how to get involved.
EVENTS AT A GLANCE
- Connect with key influencers, network and socialize
- Learn how to comply and keep up with new trends
- Benefit from new ideas and get tools to build your business
The MMA hosts educational, motivational and fun events for our members. Check out the calendar and save the dates for our signature events: Golf Event, breakfast meetings, educational events and webinars, annual convention and Awards Event.
View Full Calendar Join the Minnesota Mortgage Association for 2021’s Third “Consequential Coffee Conversations”! April topic: COVID-19 and the Housing Industry: Where are we at and where are we going? While many areas of the economy were hard hit by the COVID-19 global pandemic the Real Estate market seemed to defy the odds. Is that growth sustainable? What are the risk factors and opportunities moving forward for housing professionals and consumers? This panel of leading housing professionals give us their thoughts on the road ahead. We are proud to feature the following panelists: Recently named one of Business Journal’s most Admired CEOs, Long founded Realty Group with a mission to re-imagine the agency-broker relationship. Instead of taking a cut of the realtor’s commission, Realty Group provides ongoing training and the latest tech tools to empower their agents to succeed. Realty Group also offers the most robust support team in the business, with dedicated Marketing, Agent Sales and Brokerage teams to help Realtors close more deals. As a result, Realty Group is now one of the largest in the Twin Cities, with over 650 realtors and growing. That desire to go out of his way for clients and other agents has been the secret to his success. “What you give out into the universe, you seem to get back”. Cindy Koebele is the president and owner of TitleSmart, Inc., where she leads a talented and growing team to deliver the best closing experiences to clients across the Twin Cities metro area. Cindy’s constant pursuit of new ways to wow customers has earned her several awards, including being named one of the Minneapolis St. Paul Business Journal’s Women in Business Honorees in 2015 and a 2015 EY Entrepreneur of the Year Award Winner in the Upper Midwest in the Insurance Services Category. Cindy is a licensed title producer in Minnesota and Wisconsin, an active member of Title Action Network (TAN), the American Land Title Association (ALTA) and the Minnesota Land Title Association (MLTA). Cindy recently served for 6 years on the Executive Committee on the board of directors for Spare Key, a nonprofit with a mission to provide assistance to families in crisis with critically ill or seriously inured family members through housing grant payment assistance, engages resource referral and advocacy. In addition to her work at TitleSmart, Cindy is also the author of the book Obsess to Success as well as two children’s books. Scott Flaherty is founder and Chief Executive Officer of Lend Smart Mortgage, a highly respected and growing regional lender. With 22 years of experience in an evolving industry, Mr. Flaherty has been directly involved with all aspects of mortgage lending but currently focuses his efforts in business development, marketing and corporate development. Scott also has a unique understanding of compliance as someone with a long history of high volume personal production mixed with an analytical mind that can break down legal jargon. His ability to explain regulatory matters in a clear and concise manner have gained him recognition as an exceptional public speaker. Mr. Flaherty has a passion for sharing his success. He is a current board member and Past President of The Minnesota Mortgage Association, is on the MBAs executive council for independent mortgage bankers, is a Stephen’s Minister through Our Lady of Grace church in Edina and also chairs the Our Lady of Grace Ghana committee. Mr. Flaherty is married with two children. They enjoy travel as well as volunteer opportunities that can be pursued as a family. Sarah Johanns is the current President of The Minnesota Mortgage Association, and a Sales Executive for Caliber Correspondent Lending. With nearly 30 years in the mortgage business, she is well versed in the broad topic of mortgage lending. She has worked for Prudential Home Lending, Bank of America, Chase, Wells Fargo, and Flagstar, joining Caliber in 2015. She has 2 children in college, and resides in South Minneapolis with her husband, and her feline and canine collection. April 21, 2021 9am – 10:00am FREE for Members Zoom Webinar The Zoom link will be on the confirmation email. The MMA Membership Task Force meets monthly. Interested in joining? Contact: George Masmanides. Kristin Messerli is a leading strategist and keynote speaker on the NextGen homebuyer experience, and she is passionate about amplifying the voice of today’s consumers. As the VP of Mortgage Sales at Social Survey, Kristin works with hundreds of lenders to collect and analyze customer voice to build brand, generate referrals, and improve customer experience. Prior to Social Survey, Kristin founded a marketing consulting firm, Cultural Outreach, with the mission to help financial institutions bridge the gap in connecting with today’s consumers. She sold her company in 2020 after consulting for over 50 financial institutions and fintech startups. Kristin has spoken at hundreds of conferences including the Mortgage Bankers Association, Digital Mortgage, and Harvard Business School, and she has surveyed thousands of NextGen homebuyers. Kristin produced and co-authored the 2020 NextGen Homebuyer Report and is a regular contributor for HousingWire. What will you learn: In an increasingly diverse environment, it is critical that lenders take a new approach to business growth that empathizes with their consumers and employees and empowers them to build their version of the American Dream. In this interactive workshop, speaker and consultant, Kristin Messerli, will present proven strategies to effectively connect across cultural and generational boundaries. Participants will learn leadership techniques rooted in an approach she calls Cultural Empathy, building a foundation for business growth in today’s market and beyond. Date: May 5, 2021 Time: 10am – 11am CT Pricing: FREE for Members, $10 for Non-members Location: Webex Meeting You must be pre-registered to attend. The Webex access information will be on the confirmation you receive after registering. All are welcome to join in this monthly meeting co-chaired by James Essen & Sarah Johanns. These meetings are held on the first Thursday of the month. To join these meetings please email: Leah Sweet and we will send you the meeting link. A few months into URLA – Join Encompass RT to Discuss (MMA Members Only) Date: Wednesday, May 12, 2021 Time: 9:00am – 10:00am Location: An access link will be sent one day prior to event. Please email topic ideas to the MMA – info@themma.org! RSVP to info@themma.org. We hope you will attend! The MMA Membership Task Force meets monthly. Interested in joining? Contact: George Masmanides. All are welcome to join in this monthly meeting co-chaired by James Essen & Sarah Johanns. These meetings are held on the first Thursday of the month. To join these meetings please email: Leah Sweet and we will send you the meeting link.
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Cindy Koebele
Scott Flaherty
Moderator: Sarah Johanns, MMA PresidentDate:
This is a monthly series with a panel discussion on a variety of topics!Time:
Pricing:
$25 for Nonmembers
Members can bring 1 non-member FREE but you must contact info@themma.org to register your guest.Location:
Also, a reminder will be sent out 1 day prior to event.
You must be pre-registered to attend.Registration is open!
National MI and Minnesota Mortgage Association present: Business Growth through Cultural Empathy
Join your peers for this Educational MMA webinar!
Meet the Speaker:
Kristin Messerli
VP of Mortgage Sales at Social Survey
Registration is open!
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Zoom MeetingDiversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Committee Meeting
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