Budget Committee

Committee Chair: Dawn Deputy Poe, Fairway Independent Mortgage

Reviews prior years goals and accomplishments as well as the associated income and expenditures. Reviews and discusses goals for the upcoming fiscal year to help facilitate and plan the annual budget for presentation to the IMBA Board. In conjunction with the Executive Director, researches new possible revenue sources for the Association on an ongoing basis and reports the financial position of the association monthly to the State Board. Committee members must be on the IMBA Board of Directors.

Communications & Technology Committee

Committee Chairs: Dawn Deputy Poe, Fairway Independent Mortgage and Greg Pilling, Current Mortgage

Works in conjunction with members and the IMBA Executive Director to research and discuss current industry issues and challenges and deliver training and information to effectively address the needs of the IMBA membership. This includes the Future Leaders Program. Additionally, works with the IMBA and Chapter Boards to develop the formats and agendas that will attract sizeable audiences and provide excellent value for those attending and net income for the operational needs of the Association.

Education Committee

Committee Chair: Tevis Durbin, Supreme Lending

Works in conjunction with members throughout the Association to research and discuss current industry issues and challenges. Delivers training and information to effectively address the needs of the IMBA membership at the State Convention, Production Conference, and other state-wide events. In addition, works to maintain and improve the IMBA Future Leaders Program, as well as assist the IMBA Executive Director in recruiting trainers for the modules and developing marketing material. Finally, works with the IMBA and Chapter Boards to develop the formats and agendas that will attract sizeable audiences and provide excellent value for those attending and net income for the operational needs of the Association.

Housing Advocacy

Committee Chairs: Navi Singh, Centier Bank and Kyle Lunford, Ruoff Mortgage

The housing advocacy committee has the goal of serving the members of IMBA as well as the communities that we serve. This is accomplished through community engagement, educational material and association events. The committee’s goal is to reduce the disparities in the housing industry and provide a one-stop shop for individuals as well as members. We can achieve this through toolkits for members, event ideas and presentation materials.

Internship Committee

Works on tactics and strategies to develop interest in mortgage banking with a focus on students at Indiana universities, colleges and trade schools. Develops materials for visits to these schools, the IMBA website and for member institutions to use in their efforts to recruit young people to the industry. 

Legislative/PAC Committee

Committee Chair: Chrissy Buchanan, Hallmark Home Mortgage, LLC

Discusses expected/proposed and current state legislative and regulatory issues impacting the residential real estate lending industry and provides input to the IMBA lobbyist(s) as to positions and actions. In addition, discusses with current members of the Indiana legislature and government, as well as candidates running for office, their support for disbursement of approved funds to approved office holders/candidates. Works with the IMBA and chapter Boards to develop and execute an annual plan to raise funds for the IMBA PAC. (Note: This will include IMBA PAC Officers and Trustees.)