Greater Nevada Mortgage announces the promotions of Jeff Newbury to senior vice president of mortgage lending, and Roberta Benke to vice president of mortgage operations.
Since joining GNM in August 2023 as vice president of mortgage operations, Newbury has made an impact by streamlining operational processes, reducing loan approval turnaround times and increasing overall efficiency.
Through the course of his two-decade mortgage career, he has participated in the execution of more than $60 billion in mortgage loans. His background includes leadership roles at Primary Capital Mortgage, Stearns Lending, AmWest Funding Corp., MAXEX and Rushmore Correspondent Loan Services.
In his new role, Newbury will oversee mortgage sales and operations teams across all regions, ensuring the development and execution of key strategies that enhance the mortgage lending experience.
Since joining GNM in 2022 as mortgage operations manager, Benke has been instrumental in launching new mortgage products and improving operational processes.
Her nearly 30 years of experience spans underwriting, loan origination and leadership roles, making her a well-rounded and highly respected expert in home lending.
In her new role, Benke will oversee mortgage operations and processing, ensuring an exceptional experience for borrowers and staff.
She will lead teams in processing, underwriting, opening, closing and shipping mortgage loans while driving efficiency and service excellence.