Our Team

Patrick Reese

EVP, Rushmore Capital Markets

 (469) 458-5180

 preese@rushmorelm.com

Patrick brings over 25 years of experience in mortgage banking, with the majority of those years focused on secondary marketing, capital markets and finance. Prior to joining Rushmore, Patrick held several positions including Senior Vice President - Capital Markets in his twenty-year tenure with Franklin American Mortgage Company/Citizens Bank. With extensive knowledge of fixed income and equity markets as well as retail, wholesale and correspondent lending channels, he helped build a $40B servicing portfolio from scratch and helped facilitate the sale of a private mortgage company to a large publicly traded bank for $511MM. His experience also includes purchasing loans via assignment of trade, direct trade, bulk, and mini bulk as well as securitizing loans with all three agencies (FNMA, FHLMC, GNMA). Patrick’s experience managing and selling loans from multiple warehouse banks, coupled with his understanding of mortgage lending with both independent mortgage companies and publicly traded banks will play a key role in the growth of our correspondent lending channel.

Linda Chapa

SVP, Correspondent Lending and Director of Operations and Sales

 (954) 998-2010

 lchapa@rushmorelm.com

With 25+ years in the mortgage banking industry, Linda is a dynamic leader that played an essential role in launching Rushmore Correspondent Lending Services and its integration with Rushmore. She has background in Correspondent, Wholesale and Consumer Direct platforms. For 12 years, she served as an Executive Director with Roosevelt Management Company and 10 years as the Rushmore Senior Vice President. Linda has successfully led the startup and fast-track growth of multiple department and business units.
Linda’s prior roles also include 10 years with Credit-Based Asset Servicing and Securitization (C-BASS). Her diverse talent has helped her build and expand numerous platforms, acquire loan portfolios (WL and MSR) and complete loan deliveries to all agencies (FNMA, FHLMC and GNMA). Linda’s leadership philosophy demonstrates the enrichment of the employee as well as the success of the company and can be evidenced in how she has managed teams, projects and integrated services to capitalize on process improvement opportunities.

Ankit Shah

VP, Correspondent Information Technology

 (954) 998-2008

 ashah@rushmorelm.com

With over 18 years in mortgage and technology industry, Ankit is a visionary and has a passion for helping the business grow by aligning IT with strategic business goals. As a technology leader, he has extensive knowledge of IT processes, Custom Software Development, Cloud Computing and Budgeting. Ankit has a complete understanding of retail, wholesale and correspondent lending from compliance, sales, operations, capital markets and secondary markets. His passion for technology and thorough understanding of mortgage industry has enabled him to successfully develop different Loan Origination platforms. While building technology platforms, his focus is primarily the user experience and customer satisfaction. In his role as VP, Information Technology at Rushmore Correspondent Lending Services, he is directly responsible for all technology needs of the correspondent channel. Day to day responsibility includes infrastructure, security, development, maintenance and support of correspondent loan origination system, as well as backups. Ankit also holds a Master’s degree in Computer Science and Business Administration from Florida Atlantic University.

Melinda Kendrick

VP, Correspondent Lending Operations

 (954) 998-2022

 mkendrick@rushmorelm.com

Melinda has worked in the residential lending industry for over 25 years. With a primary focus on correspondent lending operations, outsourcing and regulatory compliance, her expertise includes regulatory, state and agency (Fannie, Freddie, USDA, VA and FHA) compliance, audit, underwriting and collateral. Prior to joining Rushmore, Melinda served as Vice President, Regulatory Compliance Manager within the mortgage lending operations channel. Her role included working with Corporate Compliance, Legal and Executive Management on strategic initiatives, focusing on regulatory compliance process improvement. Melinda’s extensive knowledge and background are an asset to Rushmore’s correspondent lending operations channel.

Kate Dopkin

Correspondent Lender Manager

 (954) 998-2001

 kdopkin@rushmorelm.com

With 20 years in the mortgage industry, Kate’s extensive experience spans retail, wholesale and correspondent lending. Her ability to understand the priorities and needs of lenders of all types is one of her many assets – from small to large & new to seasoned. In her role as the head of Rushmore Correspondent Lending Services Lender Management Team, Kate is responsible for overseeing, monitoring and building relationships with our correspondents. Keeping up-to-date with the ever changing market and regulatory compliance requirements is a top priority so that she can be of the utmost assistance to both clients and colleagues. From initial contract negotiations and application to new lender orientation, website training and annual recertifications, Kate is dedicated to providing a boutique approach to client service with each business relationship. She has amassed a proven track record and reputation for building and managing successful correspondent relationship teams and her emphasis on exceptional client service with a personal touch.

Brandee Velez

National Sales Manager

 (954) 998-2037

 (754) 264-3363

 bvelez@rushmorelm.com

Brandee Velez has worked in the mortgage industry for 15 years covering accounts in the upper Mid-West and Plains States. Prior to joining Rushmore Correspondent Lending Services he worked as an Account Executive for 12 years with a national lender focused on the USDA’s Guaranteed Rural Housing program. Utilizing his product expertise, Brandee was able to help his clients understand the complexities and nuances of the Guaranteed Rural Housing program which allowed them to grow their market share and become top RD producers.

Brandee is an ardent believer in the concept of “Extreme Ownership” and has built his reputation by working with his clients in a truly client centric manner. He believes that his role as an Account Executive includes being not only an advocate for his client, but also an educator, consultant, and friend. In a business that has seen most aspects commoditized, Brandee still believes in the value of old fashioned customer service, and practices it each and every day in his dual role of Regional Account Executive and National Sales Manager.

Tracey Warren

AVP – Product Development - Capital Markets

 (954) 998-2006

 twarren@rushmorelm.com

Tracey has over 35 years of mortgage banking experience. She began in the industry in 1982, as a real estate paralegal. She serviced a clientele, which included people who had difficulty obtaining refinances. After successfully assisting many of the firm’s clients, one of the banks that Tracey worked with encouraged her to become their community lender. Since then, Tracey has worked in every phase of the loan process from loan origination, customer service, processing and underwriting. For many years, she was a loan officer for a large national builder. She has also managed post closing loan review teams and quality control underwriters. As the Non-Delegated Underwriting Manager, Tracey uses her experience and resources to find a better way to get loans approved. Her underwriting team implements a customer service approach that is not typically embraced by underwriters.

Dorota Ramac

Correspondent Audit Manager

 (954) 998-2028

 dramac@rushmorelm.com

Dorota has 18 years of mortgage experience with over 10 years in the post close audit arena, where she worked closely with lenders on all facets of due diligence, underwriting and audit. This experience, while keeping up with industry guidelines, compliance and regulatory changes, has enabled her to create and improve loan auditing processes through modernization and simplification. She has earned a reputation of excellence while building strong relationships with clients to enable business growth and profitability. Dorota is also well known for her attention to detail while being an effective problem solver with a can-do attitude and a passion for perfection.

Colleen Black

Correspondent Final Docs Manager

 (954) 998-2019

 ckblack@rushmorelm.com

With 27 years of experience, Colleen has an extensive background in all aspects of the mortgage industry. She began her career as a mail clerk, reviewing and sorting mail and documents. As her career advanced, she learned more about the business, including property taxes, escrow accounting and researching/responding to customer correspondence. After working on the originations side, Colleen moved to the insuring and final documents department, where she covered all 50 states, making certain that all insuring documents were received in a timely manner. Colleen is well versed in USDA guidelines and property related requirements for both new and existing housing, and has assisted with internal and external audits. This, in addition to her continued work with the servicing side, ensures an accurate and smooth transition of loans throughout the sales process.