A lending industry leader with over 20 years experience in spearheading strategies and teams to achieve award-winning sales and customer relationship programs. As the Vice President of Senior Lending for American Street Mortgage Company, located in Chicago Illinois, Bernie focuses on building confidence and providing exceptional leadership for clients and staff. Bernie has a long list of character strengths that include composure in the face of adversity and challenges, all the while providing a calming influence in stressful times to defuse intense situations and allowing parties to address their critical business issues. Providing un-biased, sound advice and communicating effectively on any level in a succinct, straightforward manner. These are just a few of many reasons clients have appreciated doing business with Bernie at a time when many consumers are baffled and don’t know who to place their trust in. One of the highlight of Bernie’s career was being featured on NBC Five Television. He was invited by NBC Five to share his expertise on reverse mortgages and help to educate retired homeowners and explain to them what options they really have. Bernie graduated from Northern Illinois University with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in finance. Bernie is also an Illinois Residential Mortgage Licensee. A firm believer in continuing education, Bernie enhances his experience by staying current with the everyday changes in our real estate market. Bernie is also a member of the NRMLA (National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association), NAMB (National Association of Mortgage Brokers), and IAMP (Illinois Association of Mortgage Professionals). Keep in mind though that Bernie is not all work all the time! He enjoys spending time with his wife Moira, who is a Substance Abuse Counselor and Teacher and their two children, Kayla and Kevin. Bernie spent many years as a football coach and he serves on the board of directors for the Skokie Jr. Vikings Football Feeder Program. He is also an active member of the Skokie Chamber of Commerce. Socializing and networking are also a passion of Bernie's where he can meet new people and expand his horizon of knowledge. Bernie is proud of being a Skokie resident. He has lived on the north shore for over 48 years and takes full advantage of the beautiful city life that Chicago offers. |