A Message from 2021 MMA President
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: Open
- Golf Task Force, Co-Chairs: Jim Ryder & Rita Kennedy
- Convention/Awards/Connect Task Force, Chair: Scott Flaherty
- Programs Task Force, Erich Mische
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.
Mills is an experienced financial services industry executive with more than 30 years of expertise in public affairs, government relations, public policy and research, all in the housing and mortgage finance arena. Prior to joining MBA, he served as Managing Director and co-founder of the Community Mortgage Banking Project, a public policy organization that represented the interests of companies and coalitions involved in the housing and mortgage finance industries. During his career, Mills lead corporate public affairs for Countrywide Financial, managed trade association policy advocacy for the California Mortgage Bankers Association and the California Association of Realtors, and conducted housing policy research at the Federal Reserve Board. He has a BA in Economics from the University of California at Berkeley, where he graduated with distinction in 1982. Pete will discuss the key policy shifts — both the risks and opportunities — the housing and mortgage finance industry can expect under the Biden Administration. Key issue areas he will cover include GSE reform, CFPB and “regulation by enforcement,” fair lending, affordable housing, tax policy and potential state issue trends. The MMA Membership Task Force meets monthly. Interested in joining? Contact: George Masmanides. Please join us for our Diversity and Inclusion meeting – all are welcome! These meetings will be held on the 4th of every month. Microsoft Teams meeting below… Join on your computer or mobile app Click here to join the meeting Or call in (audio only) +1 469-480-3855,,196126951# United States, Dallas Phone Conference ID: 196 126 951# Find a local number | Reset PIN MGIC, Regional Trainer Beryl Johnson came to MGIC in 1997 as a contract underwriter and then joined MGIC’s sales force as an account manager. In the industry since 1983, she brings a wealth of professional experience to the table, including processing, underwriting and operations management. Beryl earned her bachelor’s degree from Palm Beach Atlanta University and an MBA from the University of Missouri-Kansas City’s Bloch School of Business. Time is money! – What’s stealing yours? Are you wondering at the end of the day, “Where did all the time go?!” be sure to join us for this webinar! We will explore time management with tips to help you take control of your time. Be sure to join us to learn more! Feel free to check out the flyer! New URLA is HERE – Join Encompass RT to Prepare (MMA Members Only) Date: February 19, 2021 Time: 10:00am – 11:00am Location: Please email topic ideas to the MMA – info@themma.org by Friday, January 12th, 2021! RSVP to info@themma.org. We hope you will attend! The MMA Membership Task Force meets monthly. Interested in joining? Contact: George Masmanides. Please join us for our Diversity and Inclusion meeting – all are welcome! These meetings will be held on the 4th of every month. Microsoft Teams meeting below… Join on your computer or mobile app Click here to join the meeting Or call in (audio only) +1 469-480-3855,,196126951# United States, Dallas Phone Conference ID: 196 126 951# Find a local number | Reset PIN The MMA Membership Task Force meets monthly. Interested in joining? Contact: George Masmanides. The MMA Membership Task Force meets monthly. Interested in joining? Contact: George Masmanides. The MMA Membership Task Force meets monthly. Interested in joining? Contact: George Masmanides. Leadership Forum Webinar has been rescheduled to January 27th, 2021.
Join your peers at another MMA webinar! We will be hearing from MBA’s Pete Mills. Pete Mills is Senior Vice President of Residential Policy and Member Engagement at the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). In this position, he leads MBA’s residential policy team and state and local advocacy program, and directs MBA’s residential member engagement efforts across the MBA value platform.
Meet the Speaker:
Pete Mills
Senior Vice President Residential Policy & Member Engagement Mortgage Bankers AssociationDiscussion topics to include:
Date: January 27, 2021
Time: 10am – 11am
Pricing: Free for Members, $5 for Nonmembers.
Location: Zoom Call – Information will be sent out 1 day prior to event. You must be pre-registered to attend.
Registration is OPEN!
Diversity and Inclusion Committee Meeting
Join your peers for this Educational MMA webinar!
Topic: Time is money! What is stealing yours?
We will be hearing from Beryl Johnson, Regional Trainer at MGIC.
Meet the Speaker:
Beryl Johnson
What will you learn:
Date: February 10, 2021
Time: 10am – 11am CT
Pricing: FREE (Member Only Event)
Location: Webinar
Registration opening soon!
Zoom MeetingDiversity and Inclusion Committee Meeting

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