Tee Brown
President
Meet the Leaders Behind GMFS Mortgage
What started as a small mortgage company in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, has grown into one of the Southeast’s most trusted residential lenders. We’ve funded over $30 billion in home loans for more than 150,000 families across 23 states.
Leading with Heart, Experience and Vision
GMFS Mortgage was founded over 25 years ago by a group of friends who shared a vision of building a different kind of mortgage company—one rooted in strong relationships, service, and a culture that empowers its people to grow and succeed. Through dedicated leadership and a commitment to excellence, GMFS has continued to evolve, deliver exceptional results, and help families achieve the dream of homeownership.
Learn more about our leaders and how their experience and passion continue to drive GMFS forward.
Tee Brown
President
Tom D’Armond
SVP – Servicing and Marketing
Will Eglin
Chief Financial Officer
Jeff Weston
SVP – Retail Strategy and Production
Meredith Williams
Chief Operating Officer
About Tee Brown
As one of the founders and President of GMFS, Tee Brown is committed to driving growth, empowering talented teams, and ensuring GMFS continues to make a meaningful impact in the communities it serves. As a seasoned industry veteran, Tee is deeply committed to community impact — serving on the Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Foundation Board of Directors.
Tee holds a B.S. in Business Administration (Banking & Finance) from the University of Mississippi and an MBA in Finance from Louisiana State University. Tee resides in Baton Rouge with his wife, where he is a proud father of four with six beautiful grandchildren.
About Tom D’Armond
Tom D’Armond, SVP of Servicing and Marketing and one of the founding members of GMFS Mortgage, brings decades of mortgage industry experience and has been instrumental in shaping the company’s vision, culture, and long-standing commitment to serving borrowers with integrity and excellence.
In his role, Tom oversees servicing and marketing strategies that ensure a seamless borrower experience while driving growth and engagement. His leadership has helped GMFS maintain a reputation for reliability, innovation, and exceptional customer service throughout its history.
Tom earned an MBA in Business Administration from Louisiana State University (1992–1995) and a B.S. in Business Administration from Millsaps College (1986–1990).
Tom resides in Baton Rouge with his wife and is a proud father of three and grandfather of three.
About Will Eglin
Will Eglin serves as Chief Financial Officer at GMFS Mortgage, bringing over 26 years of finance and accounting experience to the company. He oversees GMFS’s financial strategy, planning, and reporting, ensuring strong financial health while supporting the company’s growth and operational goals.
Will holds a B.S. in Accounting from Louisiana State University and has played a key role in optimizing financial processes, guiding strategic decision-making, and fostering transparency and accountability across the organization.
About Jeff Weston
Jeff Weston is the Senior Vice President of Retail Strategy & Production at GMFS Mortgage, bringing more than 30 years of mortgage banking and leadership experience to the organization. Jeff leads GMFS’s retail growth strategy across the Gulf South region, overseeing market expansion, production performance, branch development, builder joint-ventures, and pricing strategy while driving the company’s long-term vision for retail excellence.
A seasoned strategist with a people-first leadership style, Jeff manages initiatives that strengthen loan officer development, recruitment, referral-partner engagement, operational efficiency, and capture optimization. His work spans builder JV launches, bank/credit union agent programs, production analytics, new-market expansion, and technology-enabled process improvements—always with a focus on disciplined growth and superior customer experience.
Throughout his three decades in the industry, Jeff has earned a reputation for combining strategic insight with practical, real-world execution. He is passionate about building high-performing teams, maximizing revenue opportunities, enhancing loan officer productivity, and creating scalable frameworks that support GMFS’s mission of “making home happen.”
Outside of work, Jeff is deeply family-centered. He and his wife are the proud parents of three children, and he brings that same sense of commitment, values, and relationship-driven leadership to the GMFS team and its partners.
About Meredith Williams
Meredith Williams serves as Chief Operating Officer at GMFS Mortgage, where she leads the company’s operational strategy and ensures seamless execution across all departments. A CPA by training, Meredith brings extensive experience in finance, accounting, and operational leadership, enabling her to align strategic goals with day-to-day execution.
Since joining GMFS, she has played a key role in optimizing processes, driving innovation, and fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration. Her expertise in both finance and operations allows her to approach challenges from multiple perspectives, ensuring the company delivers exceptional results for borrowers, partners, and employees.
Outside of work, Meredith enjoys spending time with her husband and three beautiful children.
A New Look, Same Commitment
From our very beginning over 25 years ago, GMFS has been about more than mortgages. We’re about milestones, memories, and meaningful moments. We believe that home changes everything—and it’s that belief that has guided every step of our journey.
Where We Serve
With 14 locations across Louisiana, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, and South Carolina, GMFS Mortgage brings local expertise and personalized service to communities throughout the region. Find the branch nearest you and let us help you home.
GMFS Mortgage
7389 Florida Blvd.
Suite 200A
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
NMLS #64997
A Lender Who Cares
With GMFS Mortgage, you’re not just getting a loan—you’re getting a team that’s all in, every step of the way.
Since 1999, we’ve helped over 150,000 people across 23 states become homeowners.
Everything from processing to closing happens under one roof. That means fewer hiccups…and more high-fives.
A+ BBB rating. Torch Award for Marketplace Trust. A reputation built on doing the right thing.
Our team averages 14+ years in the industry—and a lifetime of showing up for our clients.

Let’s Talk
Our team of experienced mortgage professionals is ready to guide you through every step of your home financing journey. From application to closing, we’re committed to providing the personal attention and expert support you deserve.