Tulsa, Okla., April 2, 2026– Gateway Mortgage, a division of Gateway First Bank, is proud to announce that 30 team members have been named Top Originators by the Scotsman Guide. The list is the industry's most comprehensive and verified ranking of the nation's top-producing residential mortgage brokers, originators, loan officers, and bankers.
The annual Top Originators list by Scotsman Guide has ranked thousands of the nation’s top-producing residential mortgage originators across ten categories, including Top Dollar Volume, Most Loans Closed, and Top Purchase Volume. This list's longevity, verification process, and comprehensive scope have positioned it as a benchmark for the industry.
The loan officers who made the lists based on 2025 data include:
- Dani Alpers – New Mexico
- Letty Alvineda – Texas
- Paddi Bailey – South Carolina
- Mandy Bergdall – Oklahoma
- Todd Binkley – Texas
- Sally Conger – Kansas
- Jo Crozier – Texas
- Bryan Davenport – South Carolina
- Amber Dodson – South Dakota
- Chris Doke – Oklahoma
- Chris Eller – West Virginia
- Danny Gildea – Texas
- Vanessa Gonzales– Texas
- Jessica Granados – Missouri
- Kandi Jones – Kansas
- Aaron Kirschbaum – Texas
- Mary Kolb – South Carolina
- Mike Little – South Carolina
- Dustin Loehrs – Oklahoma
- Michael McElroy – Oklahoma
- Shayne McGehee – Texas
- Tracy Mock – Texas
- Josh O’Neal – Oklahoma
- Jimmy Parker – South Carolina
- Don Pennington – Kansas
- Shari Reeves – Florida
- Thomas Rosser – Oklahoma
- Eric Smith – West Virginia
- Ben Stone - Ohio
- Jake West – Texas
“This recognition reflects the dedication and heart our team brings to their work every day,” said Kyle Hubbard, CEO of Gateway First Bank. “Our originators go above and beyond for their customers, and we’re proud to see them honored by Scotsman Guide for helping families achieve homeownership.”
Jeff Schmidt, President of Mortgage Banking for Gateway, expressed his gratitude by saying, “What makes this recognition special is the people behind it. Our team continues to deliver strong results in any market, and their commitment to serving our communities, supporting families, and helping people achieve homeownership is what truly sets Gateway apart.”
To view the full list from Scotsman Guide, visit https://www.scotsmanguide.com/rankings/top-originators.
About Gateway First Bank
Gateway, headquartered in Jenks, Oklahoma, is a leading financial institution that provides banking and mortgage services to individuals and businesses. Gateway is one of the largest financial institutions in the state, with assets totaling over $2 billion. In addition to its eight banking centers in Oklahoma, Gateway has a strong national mortgage presence, with almost 70 mortgage locations and approximately 600 employees. www.gatewayfirst.com.
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Media Contact:
Jennifer Jones 918-290-9891 jennifer.jones@gatewayfirst.com
