GMFS Mortgage Team Members Recognized in 2026 LMBA Best in Biz & Production Awards
GMFS Mortgage is proud to celebrate an outstanding group of team members recognized by the Louisiana Mortgage Bankers Association (LMBA) through the 2026 Best in Biz and Production Awards.
These awards recognize professionals across Louisiana’s mortgage industry who demonstrate exceptional achievement, leadership, production and dedication to serving borrowers and industry partners.
This year, GMFS Mortgage team members earned multiple Best in Biz awards, honorable mentions and Production Awards, showcasing the depth of talent across both our operations and sales teams.
2026 LMBA Best in Biz Award Winners
The LMBA Best in Biz Awards recognize and honor the “Best in our Biz” who have achieved exceptional levels of business achievement while competing with mortgage professionals and companies across Louisiana.
GMFS Mortgage is proud to recognize the following 2026 Best in Biz winners:
- Catherine Bottoms — Operational Support Person of the Year
- Wanda Roussel — Loan Processor of the Year
- Shelly Lively — Closer of the Year
- Michelle Acosta — Loan Officer Assistant of the Year
GMFS Mortgage Best in Biz Honorable Mentions
In addition to our award winners, several GMFS Mortgage team members received honorable mention recognition in their respective categories:
- Beth Wilson — Underwriter of the Year
- Lindy Eisenberg — Loan Operations Support Person of the Year
- Stephanie Machado Barto — Best LO for an IMB
- Laura Knoll — Processor of the Year
- Danielle Torres — Closer of the Year
We are proud of each of these team members for being recognized among the best mortgage professionals in Louisiana.
GMFS Mortgage Production Award Honorees
The LMBA also recognized GMFS Mortgage loan originators through its 2026 Production Awards.
Congratulations to the following GMFS Mortgage producers:
Diamond
Stephanie Machado Barto (Covington, Louisiana)
Platinum
Aimia “Mimi” Mire (Lafayette, Louisiana)
Silver
- Brad Johnson (Baton Rouge, Louisiana)
- Randi Barrett (Covington, Louisiana)
- Bryan Sparacino (Denham Springs, Louisiana)
- Blake Maggio (Prairieville, Louisiana)
- Josh Foster (Covington, Louisiana)
- Todd Jackson (Baton Rouge, Louisiana)
- Lance Hollingsworth (Baton Rouge, Louisiana)
Bronze
- Jason Vick (Baton Rouge, Louisiana)
- Stinson Lanoix (Baton Rouge, Louisiana)
- Paul Plaisance (Covington, Louisiana)
- Ashley Neely (Lake Charles, Louisiana)
- Brandy Boudreaux (Baton Rouge, Louisiana)
- Darren Gill (Baton Rouge, Louisiana)
Celebrating the People Behind GMFS Mortgage
Recognition from the LMBA is a reflection of the people who make the mortgage process possible every day.
From loan officers working directly with homebuyers and referral partners to processors, closers, underwriters, assistants and operational support professionals working behind the scenes, every member of the GMFS Mortgage team plays an important role in helping borrowers move from application to homeownership.
We are honored to have so many members of our team recognized among Louisiana’s mortgage industry leaders.
Congratulations to all of our 2026 LMBA Best in Biz winners, honorable mention recipients and Production Award honorees!
We are proud of your accomplishments and grateful for the dedication you bring to GMFS Mortgage and the communities we serve.
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