Gateway Loan Originators Named to the 2026 Scotsman Guide Top Producers List

TULSA, Okla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--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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