Brad joined us in January of 2017 bringing in over 15 years of managerial experience with him. His primary responsibilities are to manage the day to day operations by ensuring a smooth home buying process not only for our clients, but also internally with our team members. Prior to working for Kalamazoo Mortgage, Brad worked in the banking industry for many years as a VP Branch Manager for Chase Bank. He graduated from Western Michigan University where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Finance. NMLS: 1260065

Brea Topp joined Kalamazoo Mortgage in 2013.  Brea started on our operations prior to earning a role as Senior Loan Officer.  Brea takes great pride in providing exceptional communication to all of her clients and Realtor partners during the mortgage process.

Brea’s favorite part of helping buyers out is when she is able to make her clear to close call.  “I love hearing the excitement in their voice knowing they are now homeowners.” 

Brea’s favorite core value is Inspire and Amaze out clients every day!

When she is not working Brea stays busy with her husband Nick, their five children and four dogs.

Brian Methner is a co-founder and managing partner of Kalamazoo Mortgage. After serving in the United States Marine Corps Brian returned home to Michigan earning degrees from Central Michigan University and the University of Notre Dame. Brian is active in the community serving on several boards from the Notre Dame Alumni Association to the State Trooper Outreach Program. Brian is also the current President of the Kalamazoo Mortgage Hero Salute, the non-profit arm of Kalamazoo Mortgage that promotes police, fire and Veteran related charities. Brian is married to his beautiful wife Tonya and together they raise three children, Elouise, Carter and Samantha. When he is not working Brian enjoys hunting, fishing and watching youth sports. Brian’s favorite core value at Kalamazoo Mortgage is
Dream Big and one that he lives his life by every day.

Brian Wiech is a client support specialist and loan partner at Kalamazoo Mortgage. Brian has seven years of mortgage lending experience and has earned the President’s Club designation for his outstanding customer service and results. Brian is a proud “Hockey Dad” and enjoys watching his son take the ice.

Brian’s favorite Kalamazoo Mortgage core value is to improve daily.

“I think we should always strive to improve, not just in our work lives, but in our personal
lives as well.” – Brian Wiech

Brielle Gentner is a Senior Loan Officer at Kalamazoo Mortgage.  Brielle joined our team with extensive customer service background in banking and finance.  Brielle is a proud graduate of Xinnix Origination out of Alphretta, Georgia and earned a designation possessed by less than 2% of loan originators nationally.  

One of the characteristics about Brielle that stands out to her Realtors and her clients is her amazing follow through.  Brielle embodies our Core Value of inspire and amaze our clients every day in all that she does.

Brielle and her husband Will reside in Kalamazoo.

Candice Kershaw works on the Kalamazoo Mortgage support team. She serves as a liaison between its origination and processing teams to ensure file accuracy and a smooth five-star experience.

Candice’s favorite Kalamazoo Mortgage core value is “Dream Big.”

“To dream big is to plant the seed of realization and to be patient for your ideas and accomplishments to grow into reality.”

Jack Sproule is a Senior Loan Officer at Kalamazoo Mortgage. Jack joined Kalamazoo Mortgage after graduating from Michigan State University in 2020. Jack has been instrumental in our continued growth and has assisted hundreds of homebuyers through the process. Jack has earned the reputation as a problem solver who never gives up until his clients are in the home of their dreams.

Jack’s favorite Kalamazoo Mortgage core value is: “Be the difference you want to see”. “If you want something in life, always dream big because the more you put in, the more you will get out.” – Jack Sproule

Jason joined Kalamazoo Mortgage in July of 2015 bringing in over 10 years of mortgage and title experience with him. His primary responsibility is to assist clients through the approval process and into their new homes while providing a 5-star experience. He also communicates with our underwriters and loan officers to ensure a smooth process. NMLS: 1381101

Julie joined us in March of 2016 bringing in over a year of mortgage experience with her. She started out as our Director of First Impressions, and then transitioned to her role now. Her primary responsibilities are to assist clients in the early stages of the loan process while providing a 5-star experience, and assist our Senior Loan Officers in Kalamazoo and the east side of the state. NMLS: 1593788

Ryan Rarick is a co-founder and Managing Partner of Kalamazoo Mortgage. Ryan graduated from the University of Illinois where he earned a degree in economics. Ryan’s primary responsibilities at Kalamazoo Mortgage are production and operations management. Prior to founding Kalamazoo Mortgage, Ryan was a senior loan originator and nationally ranked producer at Huntington Bank.

My favorite core value is “Lead with a Servant’s Heart” because I believe we should give more then we take. By leading with a servant’s heart we inspire our team to do the same, and as a result this same philosophy gets demonstrated to our clients daily.

NMLS: 563022