Conference
Schedule/Agenda

We have nationally recognized speakers to be your Bridge to Success!  Anyone in the mortgage industry will find value in attending this event that will draw hundreds of attenders from all aspect of the mortgage industry.  Michigan is a huge mortgage hub and this conference is highly regarded as a favorite by many from around the country!

We have a full schedule planned for educational sessions, social receptions and indulgent dinners.  We did build in time to make those important business connections too, and some free time to catch up on work...or just relax at the resort.  This is a "must see" event.  Don't hear about it - experience it for yourself!!

  Go to the conference homepage here to register and for all event details

Wednesday, August 14

 

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Registration begins in the Main Lodge lobby. Grab your nametag and drink tickets

Opening Reception
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Stop in for a drink and a casual dinner to kick off the conference.  Enjoy the outdoors of a summer evening in Northern Michigan and let the fun begin!  

We will end the evening with a bonfire, conveniently located near the bar!

This session is open to anyone who registered for the full conference ticket.

Thursday, August 15  
8:30 am   Breakfast & Expo

Meet with our Expo vendors and network before the busy day begins.  Pick up your registration materials and enjoy a full, hot buffet breakfast. 

Exhibitors will be set up through the last business session of the day.
View and bid on Silent Auction items - benefitting MORBANPAC!

Opening Welcome Announcements 9:00 am 

       

Kate McDougall, CMB                   Jen Peachman
MMLA 2024 President             2024 Conference Chair  
        LMCU                                     Lenders One

 

  Opening Speaker
  Amplify Your Impact

    9:15 am 
   

Presented By:  J. Tony Thompson, CMB

Hear from NAMMBA Founder and CEO Tony Thompson, CMB as he discusses keyways to leverage your relationships to provide information, advise, and education to expand your reach to serve the Gen Z and emerging markets and support home ownership in the communities you serve.

Be ready to be motivated and energized with this dynamic speaker!

 Industry Perspective 
 10:30 am  

             

Bob Broeksmit, CMB                  Owen Lee                
MBA President & CEO       CEO, Success Mortgage Partners

In this session, Bob will discuss the state of the mortgage industry.  How we got where we are today, how to deal with current conditions, and what the future might look like.  These industry icons will be enlightening and entertaining.  Their knowledge and expertise with all aspects of the mortgage process make this a MUST SEE session! 

Affordable Housing - How to Serve the Underserved Communities

 


 11:30 am  

 
 Presented by:  Tonya Coon

Hear from Tonya Coon, Director of Homeownership at Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA).  Learn how billions of dollars are being invested in communities all around to state to help families achieve the dream of homeownership.

Tonya will also discuss current programs and services that you can offer your consumers as well as outlining the changes within the MSHDA leadership and what future plans for the agency includes.


Lunch Break  

12:00 pm

Take this time to catch up with friends - old and new, and visit with the exhibitors 

Leadership Mindset - What Really Matters in Today’s Market

1:00 pm


Presented by:  Jason Abell

  • Mindset is everything when it comes to leadership. In this session you'll learn four keys to successfully lead your team through today's market challenges and into the brighter future ahead. This highly engaging, interactive workshop will provide you with tangible takeaways to not only help you navigate through new uncertainties with strength and resilience but to thrive in today's market.

How to Do More With Less
and Survive!

 2:00 pm

Moderator:  Rob Chrisman, Stratmor Group

In this session we will bring together a diverse panel of C-Suite executives to discuss their experiences navigating their company through these turbulent times.   

Panelists:

                       

   Dan Ervin                             Tim Pascarella           
First Merchants Bank              Ross Mortgage Corp.    

            

      Joel Beeck                     Eric Burgoon
   Huntington Bank                      LMCU

 3:00 pm

Ice Cream Social! 

Enjoy the Ice Cream Social and connect, recharge and get ready for evening activities!

 

President's Reception and Dinner

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Don't miss this highlight of the event.  You will enjoy a lavish cocktail reception followed by a lovely strolling dinner. We will be announcing our Annual Awards at this event!  

Be sure to bid on our great auction items with all funds going to MORBANPAC.  We will also have our popular "bucket of booze/gift card" raffle!  Take time to visit with colleagues and make new connections.

This session is open to anyone who registered for the full conference ticket.

9:00 pm  

Closing Announcements

Conclusion of business portion of the conference

Friday, August 16

8:30 am

 Breakfast, final networking and business meet-ups

  Informal walk on Boyne's Sky Bridge at 10 am

 

Contact Joanne Misuraca at 586-226-2823 or [email protected] for any questions.

Platinum Corporate Partners