August 18
✨ Travel Day – Arrive, explore the city, and catch up with your industry friends.
🍸 Kickoff Cocktail Reception: 4:30 – 6:30 PM at L’Auberge, presented by Radian and Eustis Mortgage.
August 19
🌟 Platinum Sponsor: Lower
🍳 Breakfast: Proudly Sponsored by The Big POS / Mortgage Automation Technologies
Kickstart your day with a hot breakfast and hot topics.
☕ Networking Breaks: Brought to you by Assurance Financial and Essent MI
Recharge and connect with industry peers throughout the day.
🍽️ Lunch: Brought to you by MeridianLink
Enjoy a delicious lunch while networking with professionals from across the state.
🎤 Main Stage Programming
Welcome Address from LMBA President Ashley Logan
An energizing kickoff to the day and what’s ahead for LMBA.
Keynote Speaker: Dustin Owen, The Loan Officer Podcast (TLOP)
An unfiltered, high-impact talk you won’t want to miss.
Executive Panel: The State of the Industry
Moderated by Dustin Owen
Panelists: Tee Brown, Kate deKay, Steve Ward and Joe Uzee
Hear from top executives as they share market insights, leadership lessons, and a look at what’s coming next.

Tee Brown
President
GMFS

Kate deKay
CEO
Eustis Mortgage

Steve Ward
President
Assurance Financial

Joe Uzee
Mtg. Division President
Gulf Coast Bank & Trust Co
AI & Data Opportunities at Your Fingertips
With Dion Hall and Tom Morelli
Explore how artificial intelligence and data are transforming the way we do business in mortgage banking.
Future Leaders & MBA Announcements
Presented by Tony Turner and David Upbin
Recognizing the next generation of industry leaders and upcoming MBA initiatives.
Mortgage Action Alliance (MAA) Fireside Chat
With Bill Nelson and Scott Alexander
Get the latest on federal advocacy, legislative wins, and how to get involved.
Legislative Update: Insurance Reform in Louisiana
Featuring Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple
What’s changed, what’s next, and how LMBA members can make an impact.
Closing Session: Philanthropy with Purpose
Featuring Author Twala Lockett-Jones & the LMBA Philanthropy Committee
Learn about the inspiring book Princess Mackie Buys a House and how LMBA is supporting literacy and homeownership education in underprivileged communities.
🍸 A cash bar will be open during the session, with a book signing to follow!
August 20
🌟 Platinum Sponsor: SafeSource Insurance
🍳 Breakfast: Proudly Sponsored by AmeriHome
🍽️ Lunch Provided
☕ Networking Breaks: Brought to you by ICE and Optimal Blue
Recharge and connect with industry peers throughout the day.
📚 Continuing Education: Presented by Max Class
- 7 Hour Course ID # 16892
1 Hour Course ID # GE # 16958
NMLS Provider #1405088
Speakers

Scott Alexander
MAA State Captain
Assurance Financial

Tee Brown
President
GMFS

Kate deKay
CEO
Eustis Mortgage

Dion Hall
Speaker
AI in Mortgage

Twala Lockett-Jones
Author
Princess Mackie Buys a House

Tom Morelli
Speaker
AI in Mortgage

William Nelson
National MAA Chairman
Standard Mortgage

Dustin Owen
Keynote Speaker
The Loan Officer Podcast

Tim Temple
Louisiana Insurance Commissioner

Joe Uzee
Mortgage Division President
Gulf Coast Bank & Trust Company

Steve Ward
President
Assurance Financial
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