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 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. Join the Minnesota Mortgage Association for our next “Consequential Coffee Conversations”! June topic: The Minnesota Legislature has adjourned: Is it safe outside? Overview: The 2021 session of the Minnesota Legislature has been completed. Now, what got done? What didn’t get done? And what is the impact on the housing industry and the rest of Minnesota? We are thrilled to have the following Panelists: Therese Kuvaas is the Minnesota Bankers Association’s Government Relations manager, advocating on behalf of Minnesota’s banks at the Minnesota Capitol, overseeing the MBA’s federal and state grassroots activities, and coordinating MBA’s annual Bank Day at the Capitol and the MBA Washington DC trip. She is the Treasurer of the MinnBank Federal and State PACs and a member of the ABA BankPAC Board. Therese has been with the MBA over 18 years. Previously, Therese served as the Committee Legislative Assistant to the Minnesota House of Representatives Health and Human Services Policy Committee. She also has served as a legislative aid to numerous members of the House of Representatives. There has worked on numerous successful campaigns, both legislatively and gubernatorial. In her free time, she enjoys traveling the world with her daughters and volunteering at Sharing and Caring Hands when we are not in a pandemic. Cullen D. Sheehan represents clients before the Minnesota legislature on a variety of commerce, housing, education, and transportation issues. He is widely known in Minnesota and at the State Capitol for his ability to work with diverse coalitions and stakeholders to accomplish clients’ goals. Prior to joining LGN, Mr. Sheehan served in numerous capacities at the highest levels of politics and government. He served as Chief of Staff to the Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus and was instrumental in leading them to their first majority in 38 years. In 2011 Mr. Sheehan received an award as a Leader in Public Policy from Politics In Minnesota/Capitol Report as the Top Legislative Staffer at the Minnesota State Capitol. In addition, he served as a senior advisor to United States Senator Norm Coleman and was Coleman’s campaign manager in one of the most expensive and closest Senate races in Minnesota history. Mr. Sheehan has developed extensive national networks through his work in Republican politics. Notably, he was the Midwest Regional Political Director for the Republican National Committee and served as the Executive Director of the Republican Party of Iowa. Additionally, he has served in senior roles on numerous U.S. senatorial, congressional, and gubernatorial campaigns. A graduate of Saint Mary’s University in Winona, Minnesota, Mr. Sheehan earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and minored in Public Administration. He serves on the St. Croix Preparatory Academy Foundation Board. Additionally, he is a council member of AIPAC Minnesota and is a past board member of Spare Key and the Citizens League. Information being updated daily – please check back!! June 16, 2021 9am – 10:00am FREE for Members TBD 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. The MMA Membership Task Force meets monthly. Interested in joining? Contact: George Masmanides. 
GoToMeetingDiversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Committee Meeting
SAVE THE DATE!
Therese Kuvaas, Government Relations Manager, Minnesota Bankers Association
Cullen Sheehan
Moderator: John ApitzDate:
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:
Registration opening soon!
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Committee Meeting
Mark your calendar!
July 21st, 2021
We have rescheduled our 2020 Awards Event to coincide with our 2021 Golf Event at the Wilds on July 21, 2021.
Golf shotgun is at 11am.
Dinner will begin at 6:00 pm, just after our golf event.
Golf – Register and sign up for Sponsorship Opportunities!
Awards Event Dinner – Register here!
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