What Drives Us
Our Mission
The Greater Cincinnati Mortgage Bankers Association (GCMBA) serves to represent the residential real estate finance industry before all governing bodies. GCMBA encourages and promotes sound business practices and honesty in marketing, origination, lending and servicing of mortgage loans through our educational and networking opportunities.
About us
Who We Are
Advocate of Mortgage Bankers, Mortgage Brokers and their Supporting Vendors
Premier networking opportunities
Get Involved
Support our city-wide association representing the residential real-estate finance industry!
Click below to access our membership applications—for residential mortgage bankers and
service providers ranging from law firms to appraisers and more!
Upcoming Events
December 13th - GCMBA Holiday Celebration
11:30 am – 3:00 pm: Celebrate the holiday season together and join us for an afternoon filled with cocktails and camaraderie! We will also be hosting a St. Vincent DePaul Cost Drive – please bring your new or gently used coats, gloves, hats, and scarves!!
About us
Who We Are
Advocate of Mortgage Bankers, Mortgage Brokers and their Supporting Vendors
PRemier networking opportunities
2023
Executive Board

Doug Barnaclo, Center Bank
President

Pat Parshall, Northwest Title
Past President

Megan King, Guaranteed Rate Affinity
Vice President

Kelly Scovanner, GUARANTEED RATE AFFINITY
Treasurer

Rob Diederichsen, First Community Mortgage
Secretary

Cherie D’Varga, WesBanco
Executive Admin
2023
Board of Directors

Bob Paola
Valley Central Bank

Kent McKenzie
Essent Guaranty Inc.

Marc Poteet
WesBanco

Matt Pesler
J.M. Insurance & Financial Inc.

Mike Texter
CenterBank

Ryan Kiefer
First Community Mortgage

Val Robinson
Fifth Third Bank
What we do
Membership Benefits
NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES
Build your professional network with other members in the mortgage industry including mortgage bankers, loan officers, home inspectors, appraisers, title companies, attorneys, and mortgage insurers.
EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
Enhance your knowledge on industry news that affects your business. Attend monthly luncheon, breakfast and dinner meetings with noted speakers on timely topics for our industry.
MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNTS
Receive exclusive discounts on official MBA programs and workshops and monthly GCMBA networking events.
community involvement
Share your unique perspectives and lend your voice to the collective power of the mortgage banking community by serving on the GCMBA committee.
2022
Featured Award Winners

JOHN SAYLOR, HUNTINGTON BANK
NMLS #178293
$ 165,650,000 – 197 Units
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KEVIN O'CONNELL, UNION SAVINGS BANK
NMLS #638194
$ 57,832,928 – 133 Units
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STEVE MALONEY, FCM HOME LOANS
NMLS #457561
$ 52,684,421 – 229 Units
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Questions? Contact the GCMBA Team Today!
Phone & Email
513-267-0977
cherie.dvarga@wesbanco.com
Open Hours
M-F: 8am - 5pm
Address
P.O. Box 175
Monroe OH 45050