EDMONDS, Wash., Nov. 16, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- The Washington Association of Mortgage Brokers (WAMB) today announced the recipients of its 2005 awards, which annually recognize the State's most distinguished mortgage brokers.
Pat Naselow, president of WAMB stated, "The Washington Association of Mortgage Brokers is keenly focused on promoting higher standards of business practices throughout its membership with the goal of providing consumers with more mortgage choice and unsurpassed professional service." Naselow continued, "Each of the 2005 award recipients showcases the core values of our association and each has worked hard to enable WAMB to achieve its goals; we are very pleased to count these individuals as WAMB members."
The 2005 award categories and winners include:
-- Mortgage Broker of the Year -- Lee Spurgin, president of Merit
Mortgage, Yakima, WA. This award is presented on the basis of how
a mortgage broker represents themselves in their business with
the public and how he/she interacts with the community, services
customers and upholds the ethics and ideals of the industry. Mr.
Spurgin was presented this award because he embodies the ideals
and principles that WAMB sets forth for all its members and WAMB
believes that Mr. Spurgin symbolizes the excellence
representative of the mortgage broker industry.
-- Affiliate of the Year -- Lisa Kepler, Vice President Wholesale
Sales Manager for Washington Mutual Bank, Bellevue, WA. This
award recognizes the individual dedication of an affiliate
member who has worked effortlessly to promote and solicit support
for WAMB. Specifically, Ms. Kepler has been highly instrumental
in helping WAMB obtain funding for its 2005 education programs,
a key initiative of WAMB.
-- Jim Fitzgerald Distinguished Service Award (three winners):
-- Adam Stein, president, American Brokerage, Federal Way, WA
-- Ivan Jensen, president, Prestige Home Loans, Vancouver, WA
-- Steve Bozick, loan officer, Rainier Mortgage, Bellevue, WA
This year's award was presented to a unique group of individuals whose dedication to serving the industry and devotion over a significant period of time is exemplary among their peers. Adam Stein, Ivan Jensen and Steve Bozick all relentlessly served and contributed time and insight to critical legislative work that could have a profound affect on the industry.
About The Washington Association of Mortgage Brokers
Incorporated in 1986, the nonprofit Washington Association of Mortgage Brokers (WAMB) is the voice of mortgage brokers throughout the State. Through its five chapters comprised of King, South Sound, Southwest, Northwest and Eastern Washington, WAMB provides education, certification and government affairs representation for the State mortgage broker industry. As part of the National Association of Mortgage Brokers (NAMB) the State association promotes a higher level of professional standards through its membership and advocates for consumers by offering more mortgage options, service and expertise. Nationwide more than two thirds of consumers choose mortgage brokers for their expert counsel and service in providing loans. For more information please visit: www.WAMB.org
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