OPERATIONS STAFF
Meet Our Operations Staff

Sarah ThompsonFinancial Analyst
Sarah Thompson was born and raised in Fishers Indiana. She began her working career teaching early education. After teaching for 6 years she wanted a career change and entered the business world. She graduated from Ball State University with a degree in accounting, followed by 4 years…Read More
in public accounting with a focus on tax work. Sarah enjoys traveling and spending time with her two dogs and family.

Donya McKinnon Marketing Director
Donya McKinnon is a Hoosier native, from northwestern Indiana. She attended Ball State University and is the MJW Financial Marketing Director. Donya’s professional background includes Event Planning & Sales, Social Media Promotion & Marketing, and Education. Prior to…Read More
joining MJW Financial, Donya earned her real estate license. In her free time, Donya is raising four kids, and enjoys Sommology.
Underwriting Team

Michael SilversUnderwriter
Michael was raised in Central, Indiana and a 2010 graduate of Purdue University. Entering the mortgage field in 2013, he has spent his entire mortgage career in the operations division, most recently joining…Read More
the underwriting dept. in 2017. A critical member of the MJW family, Michael is here to put your mind at ease, ensuring you are in a financially safe place when obtaining your new mortgage.

Drew SmithUnderwriter
Drew was born and raised in Muncie, Indiana and is a 2011 graduate of Ball State University with a major in marketing. Drew began his career as a commercial insurance underwriter before entering the mortgage industry in 2013. Over the years, Drew has…Read More
held many different positions in the mortgage industry: Processor, Processing Manager, Underwriter and Underwriting Manager. Outside the office Drew’s time is spent with his wife Tosha and son Easton. He also enjoys spending time with his friends and traveling the U.S. playing softball.
Processing Team

Chad ButtramProcessing Manager
After moving to Indiana, from Florida, Chad fell into the mortgage industry 4 years ago and has yet to look back. At MJW, he works behind the scenes as a part of your loan officer’s team. As a Sr. Loan Processor, he is diligent in keeping all parties involved with your loan informed of the file status … Read More
and works hard to ensure your new home purchase is smooth and stress free. Buying a home is an exciting time. He knows, Chad closed on his home with MJW and the experience was fantastic!

Amy FurrowSr. Processor
Amy started in the mortgage business at the beginning of 2016 as a loan processor. From the very beginning she fell in love with the industry and excelled in her career. She enjoys the responsibility and challenge of ensuring all loan files are presented to underwriting … Read More
with complete and accurate information all while servicing the customer. She believes taking initiative and open communication are the keys to her success. She grew up on the northeast side of Indianapolis and currently resides in Fishers with her 3 yorkies. Outside of working she enjoys traveling, eating, and watching Netflix.

Zach BartonSr. Processor
Zach graduated with his associates in Business Administration and fell right into the mortgage industry as a Loan Officer. He quickly realized his attention to detail and quality were better suited in the operational side of the mortgage industry…. Read More
Most recently he worked as a Processing Manager for a small brokerage, which gave him better insight into the varying aspects of the mortgage industry before joining MJW Financial. Zach enjoys being able to help homeowners with their financial needs while
being able to give them an excellent customer experience along the way. In his spare time he enjoys spending time with his wife, Taylor, doing outdoor sports and traveling.
being able to give them an excellent customer experience along the way. In his spare time he enjoys spending time with his wife, Taylor, doing outdoor sports and traveling.

Tenisha MassieProcessor
Tenisha Massie was born and raised in Indianapolis, Indiana. After graduating from Indiana University Bloomington, she began her career at a local credit union, where she found a passion for helping members…Read More
achieve financial wellness. After serving 3 years with the credit union, she decided to transition into the mortgage industry. She is excited to begin her professional career at MJW Financial.

Rachel MooreSr. Processor
Rachel started her professional career as a leasing consultant in apartment management. In 2013, after almost 10 years leasing, she made the move into the mortgage industry as a Loan Processor. Her success comes from her involvement in the loan from start to finish and staying in constant communication… Read More
with all parties involved. Rachel loves what she does and helping customers with home purchases and refinances!

Brandon ThornsburySr. Processor
Brandon moved to Indianapolis to attend college at IUPUI and graduated with a BS in Computer Engineering in 2015. After finding his passion was in helping people, he decided to take a dive into the mortgage…Read More
industry and started as a loan officer in 2017. From there he became a sales manager but was far more interested in the processing side of the business and started processing in early 2019. He prides himself on clear, concise communication to ensure that clients are always on the same page and feel comfortable with the loan process throughout. Outside of work he is focused on raising his daughter Evy with his wife Aubrey. He also enjoys bowling, MMA and all things football.

Shannon PierceSr. Processor
Shannon has over 11 years of experience in the Mortgage industry. Throughout her career there is very little Shannon has not seen or accomplished. She is as adept and attentive working with a first time home…Read More
buyer as she is working with a retiree refinancing their third of fourth home. Shannon is known for her hard work and tenacity when it comes to achieving the goals of her clients. Outside of work Shannon enjoys spending time with her friends and family, especially her three grandchildren. Shannon is also an avid motorcyclist, especially when her Boyfriend Chuck is behind the handlebars!

Joe GarciaProcessor
Joe began his professional career at a local credit union out of high school, where he worked as a lead teller. He moved up the ranks to become a loan officer at his credit union, specifically helping members achieve their financial dreams with auto loans, personal loans, and Home Equity loans.Read More
After serving 5 years with the credit union, he decided to make the leap into the mortgage industry to expand his knowledge. His team first attitude is an attribute he brings to the MJW Financial where he helps assist with processing, file intake, and closing. In his spare time, he enjoys raising his Great Dane rescue, Titan, spending time with his family, and going to the movies.

Taylor CrossJr. Processor
Taylor grew up in West Lafayette with a passion for sports and has always had a goal to help and educate people. After gaining a degree from IUPUI with a degree in Sports Management from the Tourism Convention…Read More
Event Management program in 2017, she joined the Pacers Sports and Entertainment organization for the Fever as a Sales and Service Consultant. Helping others and the fast paced atmosphere that keeps you on your toes is what drives her. Bringing a unique experience to each individual she helped bring back clients over her 3 years with the Pacers and Fever. She landed with MJW Financial in search for a new role that would allow her to learn and grow within an organization while also allowing her to assist others. During her down time, she enjoys spending time with her rescue pit/lab Mak, going to new places with friends and family, playing/watching sports, and most importantly looking forward to growing and enjoying life with her husband!

Michelle WedgeJr. Processor
Michelle Wedge began her career in the real estate industry in 2006, becoming a licensed broker in 2012. Most recently, Michelle managed the daily operations of a successful real estate team in Greenwood…Read More
for over 3 years. Looking for growth opportunities, the mortgage industry was a natural fit for her talents.

Taylor RichardsonLoan Opener
Taylor grew up in Fishers, IN where he then attended college at IU Bloomington. He graduated with a BS in Public Finance in 2015. After graduating, he began his career as a processor at Caliber Home Loans where he had interned…Read More
the summer before graduating. He stayed with Caliber for a couple of years before making the switch to the insurance side of the business at a local insurance agency for a year and a half before accepting an offer with MJW back in the mortgage industry. Having this experience under his belt, he has an eye for detail when it comes to each project he works on. In his spare time, he enjoys listening to new music, watching new TV series/movies, and tinkering around with his PC.

Mark WalshDisclosure Desk Specialist
Mark Walsh grew up on the east side of Indianapolis and attended New Palestine High School. After graduating from IUPUI, he worked at his family’s business for several years. Mark has always had a passion to learn more about the mortgage industry and found it here at MJW Financial. In his spare time, he enjoys being with friends and family.
Closing Team

Corinne MastersPost-Closing Manager
Corinne Masters began her working career at a young age in the restaurant industry. With a strong work ethic and ensuring the client’s needs came first she quickly moved through the ranks to become a store manager by the age of 19. Corinne made the move to the mortgage industry in…Read More
2003, following in her sister’s footsteps. Bringing the same mentality over to the mortgage industry, Corinne grew to become a successful loan closer, processor, and quality control administrator. As a survivor of the mortgage bust, Corinne quickly embraced the changes to ensure her client’s needs came first and continues to apply this “Client First Attitude” to her position with MJW Financial.

Kristy SmithClosing Manager
Kristy started working in the mortgage industry in 2000 and never looked back. The last 8 years was spent as a loan closer. Currently, she is the Closing Manager. She loves that her job allows her to be part of all the different segments in the mortgage industry. Kristy currently lives in Fort Wayne, Indiana with her husband of 20 years and their three daughters.

Steven HughesPreClose Specialist
Steven grew up on the East side of Indianapolis before moving to Fishers where he currently resides. He started his working career in retail before transitioning into Finance at a local credit union, with a strong….Read More
focus on customer service. Eventually he would transfer into the mortgage servicing sector, primarily focusing on investor reporting and file auditing. After leaving the credit union, he departed the mortgage industry briefly, stepping into the education field and working in collaboration with schools around the country. Steven relished the opportunity to step back into the mortgage industry, finding a home at MJW Financial where he is able to make use of the mortgage knowledge he acquired.
In his spare time, he enjoys drawing, painting, and watching sports.

Samantha KnightCloser
Samantha has been in the customer service industry for 20 plus years. She made the move to the mortgage industry 2 ½ years ago. She is a Senior Loan Closer. She enjoys making homebuyers dreams come true! She feels it has been the best move she has made. Samantha currently lives in Fort Wayne, Indiana where she raises her daughter.

Michael NearCloser
Michael began his career in the financial industry in 2010 working as a teller for a credit union in Bloomington, Indiana and advancing to branch supervision within the first year. In this role,….Read More
he gained his first experiences with retail and home equity lending and quickly became a valuable source of knowledge and dependability for his team. In 2017 he decided to make a career change and put his entire focus into mortgage lending. His ability to learn, attention to detail and organizational skills quickly made him a great fit for this role. Now an experienced purchase and refinance mortgage closer, Michael strives to further build his knowledge of the industry and to be a dependable member of his team with MJW Financial

Sarah LetmanCloser
Sarah is deeply connected to Indiana. After earning her BS from IUPUI, she worked in the marketing field for 5 years, where she traveled around the U.S. full time. Sarah now brings her diligence and people skills to MJW Financial where she has…Read More
unwavering commitment to customer service. It is her goal to build productive relationships and gain customer loyalty. When she isn’t working, she enjoys a healthy lifestyle including working out at the gym and walking her Frenchie.

Leslie HaggardCloser
Leslie grew up on the east side of Indianapolis. She studied communications at Indiana University, then began working in the lending department at a local community bank. Looking to expand her knowledge in the industry, she joined MJW Financial in August 2020. Leslie enjoys spending time with friends and family in her free time.

Isabella ParsleyPost Closing Processor
Isabella Parsley’s eager attitude and willingness to learn was a perfect match to align with MJW Financial and begin her mortgage career in the summer of 2019. She is quickly grasping the mortgage terminology, which…Read More
wasn’t too difficult as she had taken the Real Estate agent course prior to joining MJW. Isabella developed a special appreciation for the industry, growing up as a realtors daughter. She very much enjoys the business and helping everyone she can!

Walesska LopezPost Closing Processor
Walesska began her life in Indiana at Lawrence North High School and decided to continue her education here at IUPUI. Before then, she lived in many different states and even other countries because of her military family. Read More
She most recently spent the last 5 years living in California where she worked in entertainment and events. Walesska is excited to be back in Indiana as a part of the MJW Financial team.

Alicia DavisPost Closing Processor
Alicia was born and raised in Bloomington, IN and studied criminal justice at Indiana University. After college, she moved to Chicago and in 2010 joined the mortgage industry at a corporate office and started…. Read More
learning the mortgage industry. After 7 years in Chicago, she moved to Indianapolis to be closer to her family and took a position in the service release & acquisitions department at a local mortgage company for a few years before joining MJW Financial.
Alicia enjoys her 2 English bulldogs, Nevie and Runtie, drawing, painting, yoga, anything outdoors, and trying new foods and restaurants. Alicia believes that being happy, healthy and humble are the keys to success.

Christa BoothPost Closing Auditor
Christa Booth has been in the Mortgage industry for 8 years; beginning as a Loan Officer and working her way to Processing with multiple awards and commendations along the way. Christa’s experience gives her a rare understanding of knowing every step of the Mortgage process; from sales…Read More
to origination to closing, much to the benefit of her clients. For Christa working in the Mortgage industry is not just a job, it is a passion, which is reflected in tireless work in servicing each and every client that she come in contact with. In her free time Christa is an avid equestrian and advocate for the rescue of the Morgan Horse breed.
Capital Markets

Jay HarveySecondary Market Manager
Jay brings over 25 years of experience to the MJW Financial team. After attending the University of Nebraska, Jay moved to Indianapolis to start his career in mortgages. Jay leads the very aggressive MJW pricing model to ensure the best execution for our clientele. In his free time, Jay enjoysRead More
golf and riding his motorcycle. Jay calls Noblesville home where he lives with his wife Jennifer.

Dan WiseLock Desk Specialist
Dan was born and raised in South Bend, Indiana and graduated from Indiana University Bloomington in 2012. He relocated to Indianapolis and began working in the mortgage industry soon after. He initially began as a Loan Officer but quickly transitioned…Read More
into Secondary Marketing where he has excelled for the last 6 years collecting numerous commendations along the way. Dan enjoys riding his bicycle, reading and watching sports, especially his beloved Hoosiers in his free time.