Meet Your Mortgage Relationship Managers

last updated on Friday, April 3, 2020 in Mortgage Partnership Finance

Every Participating Financial Institution has a dedicated relationship manager to provide education and guidance on delivering loans. As a MPF® Program provider, FHLB Des Moines offers a variety of products that can increase your competitive advantage, enhance your relationship with both your borrowers and your community and reduce your interest rate risk.

We believe all financial institutions should have equal access to secondary market opportunities, no matter their size. Meet our team of mortgage relationship managers—Brad and Laura—available to help you discover the advantages of FHLB membership and the MPF Program.

Brad Meader

Connect with VP/Relationship Manager, Brad Meader to discuss the complete MPF product suite. Brad brings more than 25 years of experience in the mortgage and finance industry as a vice president, mortgage relationship manager. Spending 12 years in community financial institution lending positions and 14 years in operational and member support roles with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines.

The theme of growing vitality extends to his personal life, too. Brad’s primary focus is on guiding his three children in their academic, fine art and athletic activities—he even coached their youth basketball and football leagues. Brad also volunteers with his high school football team as statistician. Even with all the miles he travels to meet with members, Brad still enjoys road trips with his family.

"In my travels, I get to help my members expand their business and I learn about the communities they serve. Author Louis L’Amour’s home was Jamestown, North Dakota. Former head coach of the Green Bay Packers and New England Patriots, Phil Bengtson, was from Roseau, Minnesota and there is an outstanding chimes towers on the campus of South Dakota State University in Brookings, South Dakota," shares Brad. "At the other end of the spectrum are the Twin Cities, which represents the 13th largest economy in the U.S. and is home to more than 3.4 million residents. Our small towns and larger cities are rich with history. I am proud to partner with those communities; from rural to urban and everything in between."

Laura Turrittin

Connect with Mortgage Product Manager, Laura Turrittin to discuss the complete MPF product suite.

As the mortgage relationship manager for Northern Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota, Laura Turrittin brings over 25 years of experience and a deep passion for mortgage services to FHLB Des Moines. Known for her dynamic leadership and strategic insight, Laura excels in building strong, lasting relationships with customers and partners. Her extensive background in sales, operations and relationship management positions her to provide exceptional service and support in the mortgage industry.

Laura graduated from St. Olaf College with a degree in English and has held leadership roles across various prominent financial institutions. She has a proven track record of driving sales, enhancing operational efficiencies and managing complex change processes, including mergers and acquisitions. Her recent role as Regional Mortgage Manager at First Bank & Trust saw her lead teams across Minnesota, achieving notable success in sales and customer service delivery.

Laura is also actively involved in her community, serving as a Girl Scout leader, participating in the Paint-A-Thon, supporting the Simpson Housing shelter, and leading the GROW women's mentorship program.

"I am passionate about the mortgage industry and dedicated to fostering strong relationships with our members. It's rewarding to provide solutions and services that help our members achieve their goals and make homeownership a reality."

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