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.

Bill Scammell

SVP, Correspondent  Lending

 (954) 998-2010

 bscammell@rushmorelm.com

Bill is an industry veteran with over 18 years of experience; starting in the industry as an originator and moving into mortgage banking over 12 years ago. Bill’s strong leadership qualities and business insight helped him quickly move up in the industry. He has worked on legislation for the USDA Rural Housing Program with Congress on expansion of the program and educated lenders over the years on the USDA Rural Housing loans. Those skills and knowledge have helped him to successfully grow and manage this Correspondent Division in purchasing FHA, VA, USDA, Freddie, Fannie and Jumbo loan products. He attributes these successes to the strong relationships that he has built over the years with the many key individuals and companies we do business with throughout the industry.

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.

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.

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.