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Gateway Team Members Included in the 2026 Scotsman Guide’s Top Women Originators

TULSA, Okla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Gateway Mortgage, a division of Gateway First Bank, is proud to announce that 12 of its team members have been named Top Women Originators by Scotsman Guide. This award is based on 2025 mortgage production.

The Scotsman Guide introduced the inaugural Top Women Originators ranking in 2018 to celebrate outstanding women in the mortgage industry. These rankings draw upon thousands of submissions by mortgage professionals in the magazine’s annual Top Originators list.

Gateway would like to recognize the following team members:

  • Dani Alpers, Alamogordo, NM
  • Letty Alvineda, Bay City, TX
  • Paddi Bailey, Beaufort, SC
  • Mandy Bergdall, Enid, OK
  • Sally Conger, Wichita, KS
  • Jo Crozier, Granbury, TX
  • Amber Dodson, Sturgis, SD
  • Vanessa Gonzales, San Antonio, TX
  • Jessica Granados, Sedalia, MO
  • Kandi Jones, Wichita, KS
  • Mary Kolb, Sumter, SC
  • Shari Reeves, Orange Park, FL

“These are the professionals who raise the bar for all of us — dedicated to their clients, invested in their communities, and making homeownership more accessible every day. Proud to recognize them," said Jeff Schmidt, President of Mortgage Banking.

“We are proud to see these women recognized as Women Originators for their outstanding achievements and leadership,” said Gateway CEO Kyle Hubbard. “Their work makes a meaningful impact on the individuals and communities they serve, and this honor is well deserved.”

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 just over 80 mortgage locations and approximately 600 employees. www.gatewayfirst.com

© 2026 Gateway First Bank. Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender. NMLS 7233.

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jennifer.jones@gatewayfirst.com

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