FIRST CLASS MORTGAGE - Key Persons
ABOUT: Originally from London, Canada, Ameen moved to Lisbon, ND in 2010
EXPERIENCE: Ameen started with First Class Mortgage in April of 2019. Before starting with First Class Mortgage, Ameen worked for financial institutions as the accounts manager and operations manager for 20 years
ABOUT: Brenda currently lives in Rural Ulen with her husband.
EXPERIENCE: Brenda started in banking in the loan department in 2009. She has worked in State Banks and a National Bank before getting her mortgage license in April, 2021. She is licensed in MN and ND.
EDUCATION: Brenda attended College of St. Benedict and Bemidji State University before receiving her degree from Reno Business College.
OTHER THAN WORK, BRENDA ENJOYS: Brenda enjoys traveling and especially time with family her granddaughters. Brenda also works at the Ulen-Hitterdal High School as a special Ed Para.
ABOUT: Originally from Devils Lake, ND, Dan moved to Fargo in 1998. Dan and his wife, Jill, were married in May of 1999 and have two daughters: Lauren and Taylor.
EXPERIENCE: Dan started First Class Mortgage in 2003 with his business partner, Greg Dean. Before starting First Class Mortgage, Dan worked in the financial/banking industry for nine years.
ABOUT: Dawn is originally from Kindred, ND, where she resides with her two boys: Tyson and Brock.
EXPERIENCE: Dawn has been with First Class Mortgage since 2004. Prior to joining First Class Mortgage, she spent four years in the title insurance industry. She is also an active member of the Kindred Community Club and Davenport Lutheran Church.
ABOUT: Faye came to the U.S. with family from China to achieve the American dream! Faye has a passion for helping others in all directions and especially with homebuyers to achieve their homeownership goals
EXPERIENCE: Faye became a Licensed Mortgage Originator in June of 2022
EDUCATION: Faye holds a Bachelor of Science from Binghamton University, with a Major in Finance and Management
ABOUT: Greg currently lives in Fargo with his three kids.
EXPERIENCE: Greg started First Class Mortgage in 2003 with his business partner, Dan Van Winkle.
ABOUT: Jason is originally from Wahpeton, ND, and moved to Grand Forks, ND where he currently resides with his wife Amy and their three boys, Austin, Zach and Landen.
EXPERIENCE: Jason has been with First Class Mortgage since 2016. Prior to joining the First Class Mortgage team, Jason spend 12 years at Gate City Bank as a personal and mortgage loan officer and two years at Choice Financial Group working as a business banker.
ABOUT: Jonathon was born and raised in Grand Forks, ND, where he resides with his wife Deanna and their two children: Matea and Nash.
EXPERIENCE: Jonathon has been originating mortgage loans since 2001. Jonathon was named the Grand Forks Board of Realtors "Affiliate of the Year" in 2009.
ABOUT: Originally from Moorhead, MN, Katie graduated from high school in 2005
EXPERIENCE: Katie has over 12 years of Managerial, Marketing and Graphic Design experience, and has worked in multiple different industries during those years
EDUCATION: Katie graduated from the Salon Professional Academy of Fargo in 2008
OTHER THAN WORK, KATIE ENJOYS: Spending as much time as she can with her son Cade, Jeep rides in the Summer, and furthering her education in Marketing and Graphic Design.
ABOUT: Originally from Marshall MN, the youngest of 4, Samuel graduated from NDSU in December of 2020 and currentlyI lives in Fargo with college friends.
ABOUT: Shea is originally from Jamestown, ND. He moved to Grand Forks, ND in 2002.
EXPERIENCE: Shea has been originating loans since 2000. Shea previously was employed with Wells Fargo Financial as a branch manager for 5 years prior to joining First Class.
ABOUT: Trevor is originally from Devils Lake, ND, and moved to Grand Forks, ND in 2004.
EXPERIENCE: Trevor was previously employed with Wells Fargo Home Mortgage as a mortgage consultant for 4 years prior to joining First Class Mortgage. Trevor has been originating mortgage loans since 2007.
ABOUT: Troy is originally from Fargo, ND. Troy and his wife Kelli live in West Fargo and have one daughter Katie and two grandchildren - Jaden and Taylnn.
EXPERIENCE: Troy has been with First Class Mortgage since 2012. Prior to joining First Class Mortgage, he spent 20 years as a Consumer Loan Officer.