If someone had told me 20 years ago that I would be a mortgage banker, I probably would have never believed them.

I grew up in the Southwest Suburbs of Chicago and, like most people, I’ve always worked hard to provide for my family while enjoying life along the way.

My journey into the mortgage business started a ways back with a friend—who is still a friend today. Her Mom was in the mortgage business and doing pretty well. I remember thinking, “How does that mortgage thing work?”

Her Mom said, "If you are good at math and sales this may be something you should try." So I decided to give it a try and like most people starting out, I began my career as a Mortgage Loan Officer. After several years as an LO, I decided to take the next step and applied for—and was approved to open—my own mortgage brokerage.

The brokerage did very well, and I was fortunate to build a great business and won broker of year in Illinois in 2005. Unfortunately, the financial crisis of 2008 changed everything, and I ultimately had to close the company.

But sometimes, when one door closes another opens.

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A few years later, Lakeside Bank reached out to me. They were looking for someone to lead their mortgage sales team, and I quickly learned it was a great company and made the move to Lakeside Bank.

Lakeside Bank has been my home for the last nine years, and I couldn’t be happier to be part of this organization. It’s a great company made up of some truly incredible people.

We have an amazing mortgage team that works hard to take care of our customers and referral partners. We’re proud of the great reviews and relationships we’ve built, but most importantly, we’re proud of the people we help along the way.

After all these years, I still enjoy what I do—and I’m grateful for the opportunity to help people buy homes, refinance, and reach their financial goals.