The VMBA Annual Convention brings together Virginia mortgage executives, loan originators, servicers, and associates who serve the mortgage industry in Virginia. The event features an agenda full of relevant industry related topics and ample networking time. |
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![]() Convention Location: Virginia Beach Marriott Oceanfront (insert room block information) ![]() Walt Lyons | ![]() |
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
5:00-7:00 pm | VMBA Convention Kickoff Party |
Thursday, September 14, 2023
8:00 am | Registration Open & Networking in the Exhibit Hall |
9:30 | Welcome & Introductory Remarks Sarah Stedfast, NewTowne Mortgage, VMBA Vice President & Convention Committee Chair |
9:40-10:40 | General Session Mortgage Bankers Association |
10:40-11:00 | General Session - Virginia Political Climate Dave Albo, Williams Mullen, VMBA Lobbyist |
11:00-11:20 | Networking Break |
11:20 am-12:10 pm | General Session Katherine Campbell |
12:10-1:30 | Lunch & VMBA Annual Meeting |
1:30-2:30 | General Session Steve Richman |
2:30-2:50 | Networking Break |
2:50-3:40 | General Session - Balancing Your Life Van Rose, Rose & Womble Real Estate |
3:40-4:30 | General Session - Personal Branding for Mortgage Lenders Tim Davis, Originators Guide Magazine |
5:00-7:00 | Networking Reception & Silent Auction to benefit VAMPAC |
7:00 | Dinner on your own! |
Friday, March 15, 2023
9:00-11:00 am | Hair of the Dog Breakfast & Networking Social Hosted by VMBA Emerge |
Want to be involved in planning the VMBA Annual Convention? Join the convention committee! Click here to complete a committee interest form.
2023 Convention Chair | Sarah Stedfast, NewTowne Mortgage |
VMBA Executive Director | Walt Lyons, VMBA |
2023 Committee Members | Steve Chilton, MGIC |
Kevin Darcey, US Bank | |
Jessica Fitzgibbons, Prosper Insurance | |
Jason Kilgo, Kilgo Insurance | |
Lindy Pond, Truly Mortgage | |
Shirley Sasser, TowneBank Mortgage | |
Clavis Smith, Assurance Financial | |
Nate Smith, Towne First Mortgage | |
Michael Ullman, Movement Mortgage |
Walt Lyons
Executive Director
(804) 819-4746 | Email