THE BLAKE WILSON GROUP - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Area Vice - President - TMG Atlantic
Blair has over eight years of combined financial services and risk management experience. He is a broker with the Blake Wilson Group.
Blair's career in financial services began with the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC). During his time in banking, Blair honed his client management and product knowledge skills. He sold various financial products with a specific focus on mortgages and other secured lending options.
Following his time in banking, Blair joined Admiral Insurance. Blair was quickly recognized as a top performer, advancing to a management position where he oversaw a sales team. Blair has exceptional people management and communication skills.
Blair has re-entered the world of financial services as a broker with the Blake Wilson Group. Blair has an exceptional ability to connect with people and simplify the complex world of financial services. Blair and Blake work in parallel, providing solutions to their clients.
Blair represented Canada at the World Championship for Debating. Blair is a father of two. He and his family currently reside in the Beaver Bank area. Blair is originally from Cape Breton.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Advisory Board
- Member of Shriner 's Canada
David is an accomplished mortgage broker with over 30 years of financial services experience.
David entered the financial services industry in 1976 with HFC in Marystown, Newfoundland. Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, he worked in a variety of financial services roles including personal loans, dealer plans and commercial banking.
In 1994, David became a mortgage broker. Throughout his career, David has brokered under CIBC, Home Loans Canada and most recently TMG - The Mortgage Group. Over the decades, the mortgage and lending industry has evolved, but one thing has remained constant: David's focus on delivering great client service. David firmly believes in ongoing communication throughout every step of the mortgage process and tailoring his approach to suit every client's unique needs. His "no surprises" philosophy paired with his ability to get tough deals done have enabled him to build a reputation as a top Canadian mortgage broker.
Throughout his career, David has been recognized multiple times. While with Home Loans Canada, he was their number one Broker twice, and was a top-ten broker seven times. Since joining TMG - The Mortgage Group, he has consistently been recognized as one of the organization's top brokers nationally. A true testament to David's value lies in the reality that his clients re-engage him for generations of mortgage advice. He is now helping third-generation family members obtain mortgages; something he is very proud of.
When David is not assisting clients, he can be found mentoring other mortgage brokers, driving his sportscar with the top down, or volunteering his time with a variety of charitable organizations.
David is a dedicated member of Shriner's Canada. If you do not know him by the name "David", you may know him by the name "Salty the Clown". Salty is present at many community events throughout Halifax, helping kids (and adults alike) enjoy the lighter side of life. In addition to his extensive involvement with Shriners, David cooks for Hope Cottage, is a Mason, and is a former Sunday School teacher.
Job Titles:
- Co - Founder - TMG the Mortgage Group
Job Titles:
- Co - Founder - TMG the Mortgage Group
Job Titles:
- Mortgage Broker / Associate Mortgage Broker
Joan started working in the mortgage industry in 2003 with Home Loans Canada. One week after Joan started her new career, Hurricane Juan struc k. Needless to say, Joan's first few weeks in the mortgage industry were memorable! Prior to joining Home Loans Canada, Joan was the Office Manager for an advertising company.
For many years, Joan worked closely with David and Susan Skinner. Clients know Joan as the friendly and knowledgeable voice at the other end of the telephone. Along with David and Susan, she joins The Blake Wilson Group as Residential Services Manager. Joan's attention to detail, technical knowledge and focus on keeping clients informed throughout the mortgage process makes Joan an excellent manager. Joan has been instrumental in helping thous ands of clients obtain mortgage approvals throughout the years, managing the process from start to finish.
While Joan's three childre n were young, she was a full-time Mom and Volunteer with school committees/events as well as various sports organizations including Bedford/Ringette Nova Scotia.
In Joan's spare time, she enjoys "DIY" projects, gardening and creating pieces of Seaglass Art for ‘Smuggler's Cove Seaglass'.
Job Titles:
- President - TMG the Mortgage Group
Job Titles:
- Executive Vice - President - TMG Atlantic
Job Titles:
- Member of the Advisory Board
Susan has worked in the financial services industry for over forty years; she's been a trusted mortgage advisor since 1987.
Susan brings a wealth of experience to The Blake Wilson Group team. She began her career in the financial services in dustry in 1976 with the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) in Newfoundland. For over 15 years, Susan worked in progressive roles with in CIBC including Mortgage Officer, Special Loans Collector, and Team Leader.
In 2001, Susan began her brokering career with Home Loans Canada, a division of CIBC. She joined TMG - The Mortgage Group in 2011 to work with her partner, David Skinner. Together, they built a thriving residential mortgage business and have received many industry awards.
Susan believes her success is attributed to getting to know her clients by asking the m the right questions. She honed this skill throughout her time as a leader within CIBC's client call centre. By asking the right questions, Susan can quickly target the proper solution for her clients.
In addition to brokering, Susan is a firm believer in supporting her community. She supports the Make a Wish Foundation through her involvement on the annual Brokering Wishes planning committee, and through her involvement with Diamonds & Divas.
In her spare time, Susan can be found digging in th e dirt in her garden.