Management Team
Banking and Loan Managers
Josh Speer
Manager
NMLS: #225234
Josh began his career in the mortgage industry by joining AMIC in 2006. He served as a senior loan officer for 10 years before making the transition to manager. His passion is to assist loan officers in establishing successful careers by creating lifelong customers, one loan at a time. He currently resides in Daphne, AL with his wife of 13 years, Shree’ ; his two sons, Brayden and Brody; and his daughter, Olivia. Josh is a graduate of Liberty University, holding a B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies and a masters in Business Administration (M.B.A.).
Josh began his career in the mortgage industry by joining AMIC in 2006. He served as a senior loan officer for 10 years before making the transition to manager. His passion is to assist loan officers in establishing successful careers by creating lifelong customers, one loan at a time. He currently resides in Daphne, AL with his wife of 13 years, Shree’ ; his two sons, Brayden and Brody; and his daughter, Olivia. Josh is a graduate of Liberty University, holding a B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies and a masters in Business Administration (M.B.A.).
Mortgage Bankers
Jacob Bumgarner
Mortgage Banker
NMLS: #882331
As a two time homeowner himself, Jacob knows firsthand what steps it takes to receive a mortgage. With 5+ years experience, Jacob has worked to earn his NMLS license in Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Colorado, and Mississippi. He knows staying up to date on current rates and trends is what you need when trying to refinance or purchase your home. Contact Jacob today—he'll help you get the best deal designed specifically for you!
As a two time homeowner himself, Jacob knows firsthand what steps it takes to receive a mortgage. With 5+ years experience, Jacob has worked to earn his NMLS license in Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Colorado, and Mississippi. He knows staying up to date on current rates and trends is what you need when trying to refinance or purchase your home. Contact Jacob today—he'll help you get the best deal designed specifically for you!
Charlene Cheslak
Banking Manager
NMLS: #949821
With 20+ years in the mortgage business, Charlene knows that providing a great loan experience begins with recognizing the individual needs of each customer. Charlene and her assistants, incudling her awesome processor, Dawn, are ready to work with you today.
With 20+ years in the mortgage business, Charlene knows that providing a great loan experience begins with recognizing the individual needs of each customer. Charlene and her assistants, incudling her awesome processor, Dawn, are ready to work with you today.
Purchase or refinance your home today
Trenity Davis
Mortgage Banker
David Edwards
Senior Mortgage Banker
NMLS: #68930
David graduated with honors from the University of South Alabama with a degree in Finance. He has been with AMIC since 2005 and maintains the highest customer satisfaction record. He is an expert at home purchase and refinance loans and is licensed for every type of loan: Conventional, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, VA, FHA, USDA, and HARP. If needed, he will analyze your credit and tell you how to improve it, at no cost. David has a reputation for being open and honest, and will advise you if refinancing is not in your best interest. Unlike many loan officers, he is paid based on the number of loans he closes, not the rate and fees charged. Because of this, you are able to get the best national rates available. He can beat any written competitors' quote.
David graduated with honors from the University of South Alabama with a degree in Finance. He has been with AMIC since 2005 and maintains the highest customer satisfaction record. He is an expert at home purchase and refinance loans and is licensed for every type of loan: Conventional, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, VA, FHA, USDA, and HARP. If needed, he will analyze your credit and tell you how to improve it, at no cost. David has a reputation for being open and honest, and will advise you if refinancing is not in your best interest. Unlike many loan officers, he is paid based on the number of loans he closes, not the rate and fees charged. Because of this, you are able to get the best national rates available. He can beat any written competitors' quote.
Wes Etheridge
Mortgage Banker
NMLS: #1620241
Wes is a mortgage loan officer for AMIC. He joined the AMIC team in 2016 after graduating from the University of South Alabama with a BA in Social Science. He currently resides in Saraland, AL with his wife, Gabrielle, and his daughter, Talitha. Wes has a passion for what he does because he genuinely loves to help others! He is a student of the mortgage industry, and he prides himself on educating his borrowers about the best loan programs available for their unique needs. Whether you are looking to purchase a home or refinance your current home, Wes would love to assist you today!
Wes is a mortgage loan officer for AMIC. He joined the AMIC team in 2016 after graduating from the University of South Alabama with a BA in Social Science. He currently resides in Saraland, AL with his wife, Gabrielle, and his daughter, Talitha. Wes has a passion for what he does because he genuinely loves to help others! He is a student of the mortgage industry, and he prides himself on educating his borrowers about the best loan programs available for their unique needs. Whether you are looking to purchase a home or refinance your current home, Wes would love to assist you today!
Purchase or refinance your home today
Dan Henry
Senior Mortgage Banker
NMLS: #68932
Dan is a senior mortgage banker, and has been with Advance Mortgage & Investment Company (AMIC) for a little over 12 years. He hopes sharing his experience helps you in your decision to find the right mortgage professional for your needs. Dan is always at your service and ready to talk to you at any time.
Dan is a senior mortgage banker, and has been with Advance Mortgage & Investment Company (AMIC) for a little over 12 years. He hopes sharing his experience helps you in your decision to find the right mortgage professional for your needs. Dan is always at your service and ready to talk to you at any time.
David Johnson
Senior Mortgage Banker
NMLS: #534489
Licensed in Alabama, California, Colorado, Florida, Louisiana and Mississippi, David is proficient with conventional, FHA, USDA and VA loans. He's a dedicated mortgage professional with over 10+ years of lending experience. Your lending needs are David's top priority and he's always available when you need him. You'll have his cell number, office number and email address, so you can get updates on your loan whenever you want.
Licensed in Alabama, California, Colorado, Florida, Louisiana and Mississippi, David is proficient with conventional, FHA, USDA and VA loans. He's a dedicated mortgage professional with over 10+ years of lending experience. Your lending needs are David's top priority and he's always available when you need him. You'll have his cell number, office number and email address, so you can get updates on your loan whenever you want.
Purchase or refinance your home today
Cameron Lemcool
Mortgage Banker
NMLS: #1658578
As an expert in credit evaluation and repair, Cameron moved to the Eastern Shore from Slidell, Louisiana in 2007 and has been with AMIC since early 2017. His main goal as a mortgage banker is to help his borrowers get into the best financial position possible, while having the best experience possible. He understands that communication is key to an enjoyable loan process, so he makes himself available to his customers at all times. Whether it's a refinance or getting you into your forever home, Cameron is prepared to go above and beyond to make it happen for you.
As an expert in credit evaluation and repair, Cameron moved to the Eastern Shore from Slidell, Louisiana in 2007 and has been with AMIC since early 2017. His main goal as a mortgage banker is to help his borrowers get into the best financial position possible, while having the best experience possible. He understands that communication is key to an enjoyable loan process, so he makes himself available to his customers at all times. Whether it's a refinance or getting you into your forever home, Cameron is prepared to go above and beyond to make it happen for you.
Mike Moore
Mortgage Banker
NMLS: #821075
Mike has been in the mortgage business for 33+ years and worked for AMIC for the last 7+ years. His vast experience and knowledge ensures you’ll get to the closing table in a timely and efficient manner with a mortgage that coincides with your future financial needs.
Mike has been in the mortgage business for 33+ years and worked for AMIC for the last 7+ years. His vast experience and knowledge ensures you’ll get to the closing table in a timely and efficient manner with a mortgage that coincides with your future financial needs.
Jake Naman
Mortgage Banker
NMLS: #1538263
Jake is a licensed mortgage banker from Fairhope, Alabama, where he still resides with his wife, Danielle, and son, Jackson. He joined the AMIC team in 2016 to continue his passion of helping people navigate the mortgage process and find the best financing options available. Whether you are looking for a pre-approval for your dream home or to refinance your current mortgage, Jake is always glad to help!
Jake is a licensed mortgage banker from Fairhope, Alabama, where he still resides with his wife, Danielle, and son, Jackson. He joined the AMIC team in 2016 to continue his passion of helping people navigate the mortgage process and find the best financing options available. Whether you are looking for a pre-approval for your dream home or to refinance your current mortgage, Jake is always glad to help!
For immediate pre-qualification
text jaken to 36260
Angelia Roberts
Senior Mortgage Banker
NMLS: #919461
Angelia is a Senior Mortgage Banker with AMIC and has eighteen years of experience in the financial industry. Angelia is licensed for every type of type of mortgage loan and is licensed in a variety of states, including AL, MS, LA, and CO.
Angelia is a Senior Mortgage Banker with AMIC and has eighteen years of experience in the financial industry. Angelia is licensed for every type of type of mortgage loan and is licensed in a variety of states, including AL, MS, LA, and CO.
Stephen Rossi
Mortgage Banker
Misty Chapman Thompson
Mortgage Banker
(251) 767-4460 (cell)
NMLS: #1383048
Misty moved to the Eastern Shore in 1999 from Atlanta, Georgia, and proudly calls Daphne her home. Before becoming a mortgage banker, she was involved in the insurance industry and sold real estate with The Irvine Company and then Coldwell Banker. Misty has been active in selling, insuring and lending in this area for 18 years and looks forward to helping you with all your mortgage needs.
NMLS: #1383048
Misty moved to the Eastern Shore in 1999 from Atlanta, Georgia, and proudly calls Daphne her home. Before becoming a mortgage banker, she was involved in the insurance industry and sold real estate with The Irvine Company and then Coldwell Banker. Misty has been active in selling, insuring and lending in this area for 18 years and looks forward to helping you with all your mortgage needs.
Nick Walsh
Mortgage Banker
NMLS: #1647246
Nick is a graduate of the University of South Alabama, and resides in Mobile with his wife, Lynley, and two children, Marley and Nicky. He joined the AMIC team in 2017 and is licensed in Colorado, Alabama, and Louisiana. Nick's main goal is to identify a mortgage product that aligns with his customer's long term financial needs. He focuses heavily on keeping an active flow on communication with his customers throughout the entire loan process. Whether you are looking to get pre-approved for a new home purchase or to refinance your current mortgage, Nick is ready to help you get started today.
Nick is a graduate of the University of South Alabama, and resides in Mobile with his wife, Lynley, and two children, Marley and Nicky. He joined the AMIC team in 2017 and is licensed in Colorado, Alabama, and Louisiana. Nick's main goal is to identify a mortgage product that aligns with his customer's long term financial needs. He focuses heavily on keeping an active flow on communication with his customers throughout the entire loan process. Whether you are looking to get pre-approved for a new home purchase or to refinance your current mortgage, Nick is ready to help you get started today.
Purchase or refinance your home today
Loan Officers
Michael Bahouth
Loan Officer
NMLS: #225227
Mike is a senior mortgage banker and business partner with AMIC. Prior to becoming a mortgage professional, he sold orthopedics and ENT equipment to surgeons. Mike says that helping people improve their financial situation and assisting families in purchase the home of their dreams, accompanied by the family-oriented working environment that AMIC provides, is terrific.
Mike is a senior mortgage banker and business partner with AMIC. Prior to becoming a mortgage professional, he sold orthopedics and ENT equipment to surgeons. Mike says that helping people improve their financial situation and assisting families in purchase the home of their dreams, accompanied by the family-oriented working environment that AMIC provides, is terrific.
William Barry
Loan Officer
NMLS: #1668514
William graduated with honors from Louisiana State University with a degree in Finance. He started his career in the financial planning & investment management field before transitioning into the mortgage business where he uses many of the same principles to help his clients better their financial situation. William is dedicated to providing the best possible lending experience and putting the needs of his clients first.
William graduated with honors from Louisiana State University with a degree in Finance. He started his career in the financial planning & investment management field before transitioning into the mortgage business where he uses many of the same principles to help his clients better their financial situation. William is dedicated to providing the best possible lending experience and putting the needs of his clients first.
Purchase or refinance your home today
Frank Fletcher
Loan Officer
NMLS: #1660510
Frank is a graduate of the University of South Alabama with a degree in Business Administration and a concentration in Finance. He specializes in keeping the process simple and smooth while providing excellent customer service and keeping his borrowers informed. Give Frank a call and he will go to work for you today!
Frank is a graduate of the University of South Alabama with a degree in Business Administration and a concentration in Finance. He specializes in keeping the process simple and smooth while providing excellent customer service and keeping his borrowers informed. Give Frank a call and he will go to work for you today!
Chadwick Jacobi
Loan Officer
NMLS: #1603775
Chad is a Loan Officer at AMIC and has a passion for helping his clients achieve the American dream of owning their own home. He works diligently to make sure that dream is both attained and retained. Chad is also passionate about helping clients form a debt strategy to minimize the amount of interest they pay on all debt.
Chad is a Loan Officer at AMIC and has a passion for helping his clients achieve the American dream of owning their own home. He works diligently to make sure that dream is both attained and retained. Chad is also passionate about helping clients form a debt strategy to minimize the amount of interest they pay on all debt.
Zach LaVoy
Loan Officer
NMLS: #1685853
Zach is 2016 Auburn University graduate, with a BSBA in Finance. He is licensed in Alabama, Louisiana, and Colorado.
Zach is 2016 Auburn University graduate, with a BSBA in Finance. He is licensed in Alabama, Louisiana, and Colorado.
Brantley Rutz
Mortgage Loan Officer
NMLS: #1457721
Brantley is a mortgage loan officer with AMIC, who is passionate about helping his clients achieve their dreams of home ownership. Whether you are looking to purchase a new home or refinance your current home, Brantley's desire is to be a true asset to you and your family and not just another step in the process.
Brantley is a mortgage loan officer with AMIC, who is passionate about helping his clients achieve their dreams of home ownership. Whether you are looking to purchase a new home or refinance your current home, Brantley's desire is to be a true asset to you and your family and not just another step in the process.
Gerri Wright
Mortgage Loan Officer
NMLS: #1685857
Gerri graduated from Auburn University (War Eagle!) with a BA in Communication. She started her career in marketing and then joined the AMIC team in 2017 to follow her dream of a career in the real estate and mortgage industry. She values each client’s needs and strives to provide them with a seamless transaction, with uncompromising service. Whether you’re a first-time home buyer or simply wishing for a change in your existing mortgage, she can help you accomplish your goals.
Gerri graduated from Auburn University (War Eagle!) with a BA in Communication. She started her career in marketing and then joined the AMIC team in 2017 to follow her dream of a career in the real estate and mortgage industry. She values each client’s needs and strives to provide them with a seamless transaction, with uncompromising service. Whether you’re a first-time home buyer or simply wishing for a change in your existing mortgage, she can help you accomplish your goals.
Purchase or refinance your home today
Chase Swindle
Loan Officer
NMLS: #1712182
A licensed mortgage loan officer in AL, LA, and CO, Chase enjoys working to identify and address the unique needs of each client throughout the loan process. With an understanding that no two financial situations are identical, Chase seeks to provide excellent service through a commitment to communication, and an individualized approach to every loan.
A licensed mortgage loan officer in AL, LA, and CO, Chase enjoys working to identify and address the unique needs of each client throughout the loan process. With an understanding that no two financial situations are identical, Chase seeks to provide excellent service through a commitment to communication, and an individualized approach to every loan.
Processors
Frank Panzarella
Loan Processor
NMLS: #1257684
Frank has been with AMIC since 2004. He is well-regarded by lenders and clients for his experience and proficiency. He is detail-oriented and always provides the highest degree of customer service. As a loan processor and member of the production and underwriting team, Frank is responsible for “packaging” loan presentations to lenders.
Frank has been with AMIC since 2004. He is well-regarded by lenders and clients for his experience and proficiency. He is detail-oriented and always provides the highest degree of customer service. As a loan processor and member of the production and underwriting team, Frank is responsible for “packaging” loan presentations to lenders.
Assistants
Cheryl Whittaker
Loan Assistant
An experienced loan assistant with a combined 17 years in consumer and mortgage lending, Cheryl believes that the most important part of her job is to be there for her clients through every step of the loan process.
Branch Manager
John Rispoli
Branch Manager
Assistant - MOB Branch