AMERIFUND - Key Persons

Andrew "Andy" Stephens is a man of many roles and unwavering dedication, and he is extremely honored to be a part of the Amerifund family. Andy's life has been marked by service, unyielding commitment to those around him, and perseverance. Andy is a loan officer, Army Veteran, and family man. Andy also serves his community as a police officer.

Brad Rice is a native Southern Californian. Born and raised in the San Fernando Valley, he relocated to Simi Valley when he got married in 1993. Brad started his college years at San Diego State University, but ultimately received his BS degree in Finance with a minor in Real Estate from California State University Northridge. Now he finds happiness in the achievements of his independent adult children who visit regularly and enjoy their time spent outdoors together at their lake residence while wake surfing and other water sports. Over the years, Brad has founded, owned, and operated several successful mortgage companies, an escrow company, a real estate brokerage, and real estate investment group. His previous company, Mortgage Corporation of America, was licensed in 43 states and sold mortgage pools directly to Wall Street on the secondary market. Brad is not afraid of lofty goals. Most recently, he founded Homepie, which strives to revolutionize the real estate industry to make it easier and less costly for buyers and sellers while using technology to help guide them in a streamlined way. Many of Brad's employees have now worked with him for well over 20 years across multiple companies that he has founded. Brad admits that his most valuable assets are his employees and loyal clients. In both cases, many have returned to him time and time again. He is honored that they continue to place their confidence in him helping them achieve their career or home related goals.

Job Titles:

• Loan Officer in Lakewood Ranch, FL

Chad Hodges is a Loan Officer in Lakewood Ranch, FL. He is passionate about playing music, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Dion Marcel Sloan is a respected mortgage broker with a wealth of experience spanning over a decade in the financial sector. His unwavering commitment to assisting individuals and families in achieving their homeownership aspirations is the driving force behind his work. Drawing from a solid foundation in finance and a profound understanding of the real estate landscape, Dion excels in crafting personalized mortgage solutions for his diverse clientele, ranging from first-time buyers to seasoned investors. Known for his exceptional customer service and adeptness in navigating the intricacies of mortgage procedures, Dion has established himself as a reliable advisor in the field. With a steadfast dedication to providing transparent, efficient, and satisfying experiences, Dion is dedicated to guiding his clients through every stage of the mortgage process.

Job Titles:

• Assistant
• Loan Officer

Erika Bernard-Webb is an impressive financial professional with 30 years of extensive expertise in the Mortgage, Banking, and Real Estate industry. Her diverse background encompasses roles such as a loan officer, realtor, and underwriter, showcasing her deep knowledge and experience. Notably, Erika is fluent in Spanish, which further enhances her abilities to serve a broader clientele. She is known for her compassionate, enthusiastic, and dedicated approach, consistently delivering an exceptional level of service to both customers and colleagues. Erika excels as a team player, actively advocating for education and acting as a resource for her customers and professional partners, including Investment advisors, CPA's, Realtors, and Attorneys, all with the aim of collectively better serving their clients.

Job Titles:

• President at Amerifund Home Loans, Inc

Jamie's ability to combine over 20 years of industry expertise in operations, sales, business efficiencies, and vendor services through the eyes of an originator makes her a sought-after advisor in the industry. Over the course of her career Jamie has broken through the barriers of many glass ceilings to sit on executive leadership teams and has held executive board positions at companies like Bank of America, Countrywide, Prospect Mortgage and Mortgage Corporation of America, Inc. Her diversified experience includes compliance, origination, credit risk, post- closing and secondary marketing management. Jamie was one of 7 inductees into the Inaugural Hall of AIME in recognition of her contributions to the Broker community. She is a Women With Vision award recipient and leads the way for women in business and enjoys being an active member of AIME, the Women's Mortgage Network and Women With Vision. She has been a guest on numerous industry podcasts including Next Level Loan Officers, Inside Real Estate, Leadership Mastermind and Broker to Broker. She is often invited as a Keynote speaker and Panelist at industry conferences where she speaks passionately about building a sustainable business, effective leadership and empowering others to find their seat at the table.

Jodi Santino brings over 30 years of finance and accounting experience to Amerifund Home Loans, Inc. Over the years, Jodi has worked in a variety of industries and companies of different sizes. She started in the Fortune 500 world working for USG and later, Baxter BioSciences learning to maximize efficiencies and streamline operations. Jodi left the large corporate world to start several successful small business ventures and realized her passion for helping to grow startup companies. She has recently come from the logistics industry and helped to grow a company well into the hundred million dollar category. Jodi holds an accounting degree from Arizona State University and an MBA from Loyola Marymount University. She lives in the Thousand Oaks area of Southern California and spends her free time with family and friends.

Job Titles:

• Graphic Designer
• Web Designer

Stuart Gelin is a web designer, graphic designer, and social media manager currently serving in the role of Creative Manager for Amerifund Loans. Stuart considers himself a lifelong learner, and loves to continuously improve his skills and stay up-to-date on the latest trends in digital marketing. As a creative problem-solver, Stuart appreciates a challenge. He's always looking for new and interesting ways to make things work better. Originally from Boston, Stuart moved to Los Angeles in 2016 after graduating with a bachelor's degree from Berklee College of Music. In his free time, Stuart enjoys podcasts, music, and spending time with friends.