TNMBA

Launched in 2018, Future Leaders I was created to mentor and empower professionals who are passionate about the mortgage industry and ready to lead.

This program is designed for individuals who want to grow personally and professionally. Future Leaders I delivers education, insight, and leadership training, with an emphasis on association involvement and networking.

Participants will:

• Strengthen their leadership skills
• Gain a broader understanding of the mortgage industry
• Learn how to make an impact at the local, state, and national association levels
• Build lasting relationships with peers and mentors across Tennessee

Whether you aspire to grow within your company, become a more engaged member of your association, or simply take your career to the next level, Future Leaders I is a powerful first step.

Future Leaders Committee: Donna Boling, Mortgage Investors Group; Karley Bond, CMB, First Horizon; Andrew Fine, First Community Mortgage; Jen Green, CMB, THDA; Greg Hays, First Horizon; Aimee MacIlveen, CMB, A Mortgage Boutique, a division of FCM; Holly Bennett Clark, 2025 Future Leaders Star Student; Hunter Watson, 2025 Future Leaders Star Student will be facilitating the program.

Graduating candidates will receive 5 Education points toward their CMB designation.

Curriculum – 5 in-person sessions, plus in-person graduation at the GRC TN Luncheon is mandatory:

1) Intro/Ethics/History of TNMBA/Leadership/MBA Spotlight in Murfreesboro, September 15, 2026
– Kick-Off Social Event, September 14, 2026.
2) Secondary/Leadership in Knoxville, October 26, 2026
– Soiree, October 25, 20026.
3) Servicing/Leadership in Chattanooga, January 13, 2027
– Group Social Event January 12, 2027.
4) Day on the Hill (Advocacy), February 16, 2027 in Nashville
– Reception will be February 15, 2027
– DOH will be February 16, 2027
5) Presentations will be in Franklin – March 18, 2027
6) Graduation at the GRC TNMBA State Luncheon, April 19-21, 2027, in Memphis, TN, at the Peabody Hotel

Part of the curriculum will be a fun team-building group project. Each team will work with an industry expert mentor to solve an issue at a fictitious mortgage by applying the knowledge gained in each class.

Candidate Commitment:

In order to graduate and be recognized at the GRC TNMBA Installation State Luncheon, the candidate must attend in person all 5 courses and the GRC27 TNMBA State Luncheon.

Cost: $375

The deadline for applications will be July 31, 2026.

Registration Fee Includes all four (4) Future Leaders Sessions, Presentation Day, Day on the Hill Legislator Reception, Registration Fee and Lunch, Future Leaders Private Reception at GRC27, and the GRC27 TNMBA State Luncheon and Graduation, Spotlight on TNMBA Social Media, and Future Leaders Swag. Any hotel, food, or beverage expense outside of the classroom or Future Leaders Program sponsored socials will be at the expense of the applicant and/or their company. 

Qualifications:

• This will be an in-person class.
• Must attend all classes to graduate the program.
• Employer must be a present TNMBA Member to participate in the program.

Program Benefits:

• Leadership Development
• Industry Education
• Advocacy Experience
• Networking Opportunities
• Mentorship & Connections
• Future Leaders Swag
• Graduation Recognition

Program Highlights:

• 6 In Person Leadership Sessions
• Networking & Social Events
• Day on the Hill in Nashville
• Team Project with Industry Mentor
• Project Presentations
• Graduation at GRC

If you have any questions, please contact:
Greg Hays at ghays@firsthorizon.com or (615) 364-8416

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