Events
Annual Gala Awards
An unforgettable evening of celebration, networking, and recognition.
Congratulations to the 2026 Award Winners!
Housing Advocate Award
Marla Guillaume – National MI
Associate Member Award
Julie Domian-Ernst – Louisville Title
Community MLO Award
Michael Schad – Schad Loans
Rising Star Award
Chastity James – Abound Federal Credit Union
Honorary Member Award
Linda Myers – Mattingly Ford
Operational Excellence Award
Erica Talbott – Liberty Federal Credit Union
Celebrating our top producers
Platinum Producers
- Tyler Jenkins – Northpointe Bank
- Chad Paris – Northpointe Bank
- John Cissell – PNC Bank
- Keri Jones – Republic Bank
- Josh Price – Envoy Mortgage
- Todd Mercier – Evo Mortgage
- Kelly Lee – Northpointe Bank
- Doug Spalding – Park Federal Credit Union
- Tonia McCue – Stock Yards Bank
- Troy Cunningham – German American Bank
Gold Producers
- Chastity James – Abound Federal Credit Union
- Lindsay Ratterman – Northpointe Bank
- Kim Powell – Republic Bank
- Ken Ahrens – Northpointe Bank
- Sissy Prizant – Republic Bank
- Tiffani Borowick – Liberty Financial Federal Credit Union
- Amber Mahoney – Mortgage Right
- Elise Oblander – Fifth Third Bank
- John Reinhart – Park Federal Credit Union
- Terri Reyes – Stock Yards Bank
Silver Producers
- Chris Drane – Guild Mortgage
- Daniel Marlin – Movement Mortgage
- Karissa Espinosa – Stock Yards Bank
- Lori Thomas – Stock Yards Bank
Don’t miss the MBAL Annual Awards Gala—an unforgettable evening of celebration, networking, and recognition! Come raise a glass to the leaders and innovators driving excellence in Louisville’s mortgage industry while connecting with colleagues and friends in style.
Award Categories
- Top Unit Producer
- Platinum Award Winners
- Gold Award Winners
- Silver Award Winners
- Rising Star
- Non-Production Awards
- Operational Excellence
- Housing Advocate
- Community MLO
- Associate Member of the Year
Gala Award Policies: MBAL Policies and Procedures – Updated Aug 2025
Nominations open January 1st and close January 9th, 2026!
Thank You to Our Sponsors!
Title Sponsor
- Liberty Federal Credit Union
Top Unit Producer
- Mattingly Ford Title Services
Platinum Top Producer
- Louisville Title Agency
Gold Top Producer
- Pitt & Frank
Silver Top Producer
- Agency Title
Rising Star Award
- KYFB – Elizabeth Williams
Community Mortgage Loan Originator
- National MI
Associate Member
- The Land Group
Honorary Member
- Essent
Housing Advocate
- Old Republic Title
Operational Excellence
- Stock Yards Bank and Trust
Dessert Sponsor
- Advantage Credit
- Northpointe Bank
Food Sponsor
- Abound Credit Union
- Annex Capital
- Bluegrass Land Title
- Limestone Title
- Momentum Title
- Movement Mortgage
Flowers/Table Decoration Sponsors
- Arch MI
Speaker Sponsor
- MGIC
DJ Sponsor
- Stockton Mortgage
To nominate someone for an award, complete the nomination form and return to the MBAL Executive Director.
Submit between January 1 – 9, 2026.
Past Gala Awards — Coming Soon!