Meet the Team

Brian Methner is a co-founder and Managing Partner of Kalamazoo Mortgage. Brian is a graduate of Central Michigan University where he studied Marketing & Finance and was a member of the National Deans List.  He is currently finishing his MBA at the University of Notre Dame’s Mendoza College of Business  with an expected graduation date of May 19, 2018. Brian is also a United States Marine Corps Veteran. Brian's primary responsibilities are recruiting, sales and marketing. Prior to founding Kalamazoo Mortgage, Brian was a Branch Sales Manager/AVP for HSBC where he was a presidents council winner.  NMLS: 174303

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

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

Dwaine Chapdelaine is a Senior Loan originator at Kalamazoo Mortgage. Dwaine joined Kalamazoo Mortgage after a successful career at JP Morgan Chase where he earned national honors for sales production and purchase loan origination. Dwaine attended Great Lakes University where he focused on Biblical studies. Dwaine is a first-time home buyer specialist who goes above and beyond to meet all of his clients' needs.  NMLS: 428131

Mattthew McDaid joined us in December 2018. His primary job responsibility is to act as our Veteran Loan Specialist Loan Officer. Prior to joining the Kalamazoo Mortgage team he spent time in the United States Marine Corps then graduated from Western Michigan University with a Bachelors in Science. He is also the founder of Section 1776, A True American Brand, as well as the founder of the Section Collection Non-Profit. NMLS# 1815834

Brea joined us in August of 2016 bringing in over 3 years of lending experience with her. Her primary responsibilities are assisting clients through the approval process while providing a 5-star experience. She also communicates with our underwriters and loan officers to ensure a smooth process. NMLS: 1152850