FAMPNEWS
THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE FLORIDA
ASSOCIATION OF MORTGAGE PROFESSIONALS
President's Message
MIKE PEARSON
Watch President Mike Pearson's message.
Political Action
Committee
Political Action Committee dollars go to support representatives who share our values and, more importantly, voting records that align with the business interests of mortgage professionals in Florida.
Donations can be made on the state or federal level. You must be a member of FAMP to donate to the Federal PAC.
Government Affairs
FAMP has completed extensive research and discussion regarding Amendment 3, the proposed Florida property tax reform measure, and has chosen to support it. We believe it has the potential to provide property tax relief and help improve housing affordability for Florida families. As a constitutional amendment, it will require at least 60% voter approval to pass. Florida Realtors has also voiced its support.
Our advocacy efforts continue beyond Amendment 3. The Government Affairs Committee is prioritizing homeowners insurance reform and beginning discussions with House members and State Senators regarding legislative priorities for the 2026 and 2027 sessions. FAMP remains committed to advocating for housing affordability, homeownership opportunities, and policies that benefit Florida consumers. We will continue to keep our members informed as these efforts progress.
Thank you for your continued support!
Annual Tradeshow
SAVE THE DATES!
January 19, 2027
Miami Winter Mortgage Conference
Miami Beach Convention Center
February 18, 2027
"The Force behind your success"
Hilton Altamonte Springs
March 30, 2027
FAMP Broward Gold Coast Tradeshow 2027
Margaritaville Edition
Margaritaville Beach Resort, Hollywood FL
Sponsor Spotlight
THANK YOU TO OUR 2026 ANNUAL SPONSOR
Contact Information
Executive Committee Contact
Mike Pearson – President – wholesalemtgrep@gmail.com
Dawn Bennes – Vice President – dawnvbennes@gmail.com
Daniel Hughes – Treasurer – daniel@bayportlending.com
Justine Vega – Secretary – justine@saleztrax.com
Orlando Diaz – Immediate Past President – odiaz@metrofundgroup.com
Region / Chapter Contact
Aimee Thackara – Jacksonville – info@ownwithat.com
Andrea Dolan – Jacksonville – andrea@future.loans
Steve Barker – Greater Tampa – steve@lynxtitle.com
Meagan Donley – Greater Tampa – meagan@saleztrax.com
Felicia Seedorf – Sarasota – felicias@amencore.com
Angelo Lamis – Broward – angelo@levelmtg.com
Sydney Turner – Central Florida – sydneyl019@outlook.com
Darren Lynch – Fort Myers – darrenl@ezipmortgage.com
Ingrid Ascandio – Miami – ingrid.ascandio@pmfmortgage.com
Dennis Kelly – Corporate Representative – dk@mcmholdingsinc.com
Executive Director
Wade Kundinger – director@ourfamp.org – 850-942-6411
Annual Convention / Tradeshow Contact
Jackie Manber – jackie@nationstrust.info
Ingrid Ascandio – ingrid.ascandio@pmfmortgage.com
Communications Newsletter Contact
Welcome to Our October New Members
- Ada Del Gallego
- Alain Chan
- Amaris Costa
- Amparo Dieppa
- Amy Furches-Canning
- Andrew Cole-Emuze
- Barlan Quintana
- Bernice Rodriguez Montalvo
- Brian Blanchard
- Carlos Cartagena
- Carolina Ismail
- Daniel Casagrande
- Denise Rodriguez
- Duong Nguyen
- Elba Fernandez Orengo
- Elijah Williams
- Emily Rodriguez
- Fabian Casarez
- Felix Caraballo
- Gabriel Kutlin
- Giovanni Gonzalez
- Holden Kellerhals
- Howard Sacks
- Ivelisse Evangelista
- Jacob Belden
- Jaime Charouf
- JessicaMiller
- Jim Catalano
- Jody Fisher
- Joe Diaz
- Joe Guo
- Kenneth Lo
- Kevin Garcia
- Laquetta Handfield
- Leidy Perez
- Liza Dieppa
- Luis Reyes
- Lyhen Fiallo
- Lynnette Drayton
- Mario Rodriguez
- Mark Jelinic
- Melanie McLister
- Mellibely Gomez
- Nikola Spadijer
- Paula Cordeiro
- Philip DeFronzo
- Rebecca Kundinger
- Sean Attard
- Stephanie Embry
- Talyah Jewell
- Tara McCafferty
- Troy Oliveira
- Wendy Krukin
- Xiomara Rodriguez
- Yenny Ozocar