Greater Indianapolis Chapter (GIMBA)
Chapter HistoryIn July of 1989, GIMBA merged with the state association in order to create a united voice in promoting Indiana housing through legislative efforts and other programs directly impacting mortgage banking and the real estate finance industry. The geographical area served by GIMBA include all counties within the Indianapolis MSA and Lafayette. Community Service and Special ProjectsFor many years, GIMBA has contributed thousands of dollars and supplied many volunteer teams to assist in the construction of affordable housing for Habitat for Humanity of Greater Indianapolis (HfHGI). Other community service projects that GIMBA has supported include Toys for Tots, Rebuilding Together Indianapolis, Indianapolis Neighborhood Housing Partnership, and the Indiana Mortgage and Foreclosure Helpline administered by Momentive Consumer Credit Counseling Service. Funds for these contributions are raised by various fundraising activities. Chapter MeetingsGIMBA holds educational meetings throughout the year. The purpose of these meetings is to provide members with opportunities to meet, learn, and participate in shared experiences with others who have common goals and concerns related to real estate finance. Most of these meetings have a strong educational component, related to a topic of interest and need as the mortgage industry changes with regulations, legislation, and the economic climate. However, GIMBA also has meetings that are strictly for fun and networking, including a recent Super Bowl XLVI update that included a presentation from Tony Mason, SVP of the 2012 Super Bowl Host Committee and Tarik Glenn, former All-Pro offensive lineman for the Colts and a spokesperson for the 'Building a Living Legacy Project', part of the community improvements surrounding the Super Bowl here in 2012.
Next Chapter Meeting(s)Date: Tuesday, February 14th Morning Meeting Time: 8:30AM Registration, 9:00 - 10:30AM Presentation and Q & A Location: Stonegate Mortgage @ 9190 Priority Way West Dr., Suite 300 Indianapolis, IN 46240 Afternoon Meeting Time: 1:00PM Registration, 1:30 - 3:00PM Presentation and Q & A (registration form here) Location: Valle Vista @ 755 East Main St. Greenwood, IN 46143 Topic/Speaker: Kim Harris/Indiana Housing and Vince Malone/USDA (Rural Housing) Cost: $20/person for members and $40 for non-members (Members can bring a Realtor for FREE!) For more information on chapter events, please contact GIMBA Executive Director, Alan Thorup at 317-773-7344. Chapter LeadersPresident - Todd Donley/Fifth Third Bank Vice President - Kim Thomas/Huntington Mortgage Group Secretary/Treasurer - Jim Sprouse/First Merchants Bank Past President - Joe Huntzinger/Indianapolis Neighborhood Housing Partnership Director - John Flatt/Nelson & Frankenberger, PC Director - Albert Gonzalez/Dilger Financial Group Director - Jim Hiatt/Ameriana Bank Director - David Miller/US Bank Home Mortgage Director - Mark Plassman/Lawyers Title Director - Chris Shrader/Fifth Third Bank Director - Bob Waddey/First Republic Mortgage |