Committees
Members are the lifeblood of MBA/MW's programs and activities. Our programs and activities draw heavily on the knowledge and experience of our members. Through involvement in committees and task forces, our members play an active and crucial role in sharing experiences and ideas to benefit members and contribute to the overall direction of the association.
2023 COMMITTEES
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee
Chair: Debra Goldstein, M&T Realty Capital Corporation
Education Committee
Co-Chair: Joel Bisaillon, Sandy Spring Bank
Co-Chair: Mark Baker, Truist
Co-Chair: Jake Ryon, First Home Mortgage
Ethics & Grievances Committee
Considers allegations of unprofessional conduct by MBA/MW members which may violate MBA/MW's Code of Ethics.
Chair: Dave Rotell, Prosperity Home Mortgage
Legislative Committee
Actively involved in monitoring and responding to legislative and regulatory issues in Maryland, the District of Columbia, and Virginia as well as on the Federal level.
Co-Chair: Marc Deitz, SECU Credit Union
Co-Chair: Stan Schnippel, Evolve Bank and Trust Mortgage
Chair: Debra Goldstein, M&T Realty Capital Corporation
Education Committee
Co-Chair: Joel Bisaillon, Sandy Spring Bank
Co-Chair: Mark Baker, Truist
Co-Chair: Jake Ryon, First Home Mortgage
Ethics & Grievances Committee
Considers allegations of unprofessional conduct by MBA/MW members which may violate MBA/MW's Code of Ethics.
Chair: Dave Rotell, Prosperity Home Mortgage
Legislative Committee
Actively involved in monitoring and responding to legislative and regulatory issues in Maryland, the District of Columbia, and Virginia as well as on the Federal level.
Co-Chair: Marc Deitz, SECU Credit Union
Co-Chair: Stan Schnippel, Evolve Bank and Trust Mortgage
Membership Committee
Directs the membership outreach and retention activities of MBA/MW.
Co-Char: Charlie Crowe, PNC Bank
Co-Chair: Janet Pisanic, Essent
Mid-Atlantic Lender Conference (MARC) Committee
Plans the association's annual Mid-Atlantic Lender Conference inconjunction with the MMBBA.
Chair: Sarah Grabarz, MGIC
Sponsors and Exhibits: David Latimer, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage
Agenda: Ramez Fahmy, Caliber Home Loans
Volunteers: Krista Ellis, George Mason Mortgage
Professional Designations Committee
Comprised of Certified Mortgage Bankers (CMBs) and other individuals with MBA professional designations; Assists individuals interested in achieving MBA designations.
Chair: Dan Aminoff, CMB, PNC Bank
Board Liaison: Mark Deitz, CMB, SECU
Professional Mortgage Women (PMW)
Stacey Barowich, Movement Mortgage
Young Mortgage Professionals (YMP)
Jordan Adams, CoreLogic
Marion Silas, CMG Home Loans
David Sober, Voxtur
Philanthropy
Dave Rotell, Prosperity Home Mortgage
Directs the membership outreach and retention activities of MBA/MW.
Co-Char: Charlie Crowe, PNC Bank
Co-Chair: Janet Pisanic, Essent
Mid-Atlantic Lender Conference (MARC) Committee
Plans the association's annual Mid-Atlantic Lender Conference inconjunction with the MMBBA.
Chair: Sarah Grabarz, MGIC
Sponsors and Exhibits: David Latimer, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage
Agenda: Ramez Fahmy, Caliber Home Loans
Volunteers: Krista Ellis, George Mason Mortgage
Professional Designations Committee
Comprised of Certified Mortgage Bankers (CMBs) and other individuals with MBA professional designations; Assists individuals interested in achieving MBA designations.
Chair: Dan Aminoff, CMB, PNC Bank
Board Liaison: Mark Deitz, CMB, SECU
Social Events Committee
Plans the association's networking, annual meetings, and special events.
Chair: Susan DeMello, PNC Bank
Plans the association's networking, annual meetings, and special events.
Chair: Susan DeMello, PNC Bank
Golf Outing
Ramez Fahmy, Caliber Home Loans
Margie Rhodes, Enact
Christopher Plumley, PrimeLending
Ramez Fahmy, Caliber Home Loans
Margie Rhodes, Enact
Christopher Plumley, PrimeLending
Professional Mortgage Women (PMW)
Stacey Barowich, Movement Mortgage
Young Mortgage Professionals (YMP)
Jordan Adams, CoreLogic
Marion Silas, CMG Home Loans
David Sober, Voxtur
Philanthropy
Dave Rotell, Prosperity Home Mortgage