March 7, 2006
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Thomas Shaner, CAE

BALTIMORE - Larry Pendleton of Legend Mortgage Corp. in Olney was presented the Maryland Association of Mortgage Brokers (MAMB) Broker of the Year Award On March 2 during ceremonies at the Center Club in Baltimore.

Pendleton currently serves as president of the 1,300-member MAMB and has been instrumental in the association’s efforts to expand educational opportunities for mortgage brokers having served on the association's legislative and education committees. He was also recognized for his excellent leadership having been very active on the MAMB Board of Director and serving the association in the capacities of vice president, president-elect and now as president.

In addition to honoring Pendleton, MAMB President Suzi Lawrence of MGIC in Ellicott City presented her President’s Award to Division of Finance Regulation Deputy Director George Kinsel. Presented at the President's discretion, Lawrence recognized Kinsel for his commitment to advancing education in the mortgage industry.

MAMB presented Rich Muller of Northstar Mortgage its Georgia S. Crawford Community Service Award in recognition of his tremendous volunteer efforts in organizing MAMB's Children’s Christmas Party project which is held each year in cooperation with the Bethel Community Outreach Center in West Baltimore. This wonderful party brought the holiday spirit to over 400 financially disadvantaged children in Baltimore city.

Charles DiPino and Division of Finance Regulation Commissioner Charles Turnbaugh, were recognized with the association’s Legislative Award in recognition of their efforts associated with recent passage of state laws requiring loan officer licensing.

Steve Lovejoy of Shumaker, Williams, P.C. was bestowed MAMB’s Affiliate of the Year honor in recognition the his and the company's legal counsel, education and longtime service to the association.

The award ceremonies took place on the first day of the 2006 MAMB Convention for which nearly 1,500 mortgage professionals and affiliates were in attendance. MAMB leaders are already at work planning the 2007 MAMB Annual Convention and Exposition. For further information on MAMB, contact the Association at 720 Light St., Baltimore, Md. 21230, fax 410-752-8295, e-mail: mamb@assnhqtrs.com.