WMBA Program – Reinventing yourself and Staying Relevant.
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*Registration will close Friday, January 17th, at 5pm. As of Nov. 1, 2024, WMBA Programs will be cashless events. Event, drink, and raffle tickets must be purchased with a credit card.
Networking Happy Hour: 4:30-5:30pm
Event Programming: 5:30pm-7:00pm
Location: Tyee Yacht Club on Lake Union: Conveniently located along Lake Union and adjacent to the University of Washington, The Extra Ingredient @ Tyee is a contemporary event venue. We are excited to see you there!
Dress Code: Business casual
Moderator:
Sharon Knowles, AMP
Sharon Knowles, recently retired from Arch MI on 12/31/24. She had a career lasting more than three decades, Sharon is passionate about the mortgage industry. She covered WA, Alaska, Montana and North Idaho and participates in several trade associations monthly, is a Director Emeritus for the Washington Mortgage Bankers Association and served as its President in 2012.
In 2007, Sharon won the President’s Trophy, as her company’s top salesperson.
Sharon received three awards from the Mortgage Bankers Association of America when she was editor of the quarterly news publication. The Washington Association of Mortgage Professionals recently awarded her a Lifetime Achievement Award and the affiliate of the year award.
Sharon married her high school sweetheart and has a 24 year old son, 26 year old daughter and son in law. She loves to be outdoors paddle boarding, hiking and biking. And loves learning about and showcasing other individuals in their quest for excellence.
Speakers:
Taryn Varady, Owner of Ignite Strategies
Taryn Varady is the founder and executive coach at Ignite Strategies She empowers high level executives and entrepreneurs to transform their leadership skills through the art of communication and mindset. As a result, their team members are motivated into action and grafted with purpose. Taryn’s passion is to see her clients realize their created value and unmeasured potential so they can adopt a mindset that is unstoppable. Her coaching methods create transformed relationships and drive revenue growth.
Carese Busby, Senior Mortgage Loan Originator, Movement Mortgage
A Seattle native, Carese began her career at her father’s mortgage brokerage firm at 19 years old, and achieved the American dream when she bought her first home. To Carese, a first-time homebuyer is as important as an experienced investor, earning her client’s trust by providing a high level of expertise. For the past 24 years, Carese’s passion for the mortgage business has been fueled by sincere interest in her clients, and dedication to helping them with their own American dream through personalized lending solutions. Carese has extensive experience investing in, managing, and rehabbing rental properties and shares plentifuland timely financial and mortgage related content through her YouTube channel, podcast, as well as social media.
As a WA State Certified Real Estate Education Instructor, she is committed to helping WA real estate professionals grow and succeed. Carese is a multiple year recipient of the Seattle Magazine 5 Star Top Mortgage Professional Award and Scotsman Guide of Top 1% Originators in America.
Omeed Salashoor, Sales Manager with CMG Home Loans
With over 34 years in the mortgage industry and more than 11,000 clients served, Omeed ranks among America’s Top 1% Mortgage Originators and holds the title of Zillow’s highest-rated loan officer in Seattle and Bellevue.
As Sales Manager of the Bellevue branch of CMG Home Loans, he is dedicated to guiding clients “from hope to home,” ensuring they feel educated, empowered, and confident throughout the journey. His deep expertise, combined with a commitment to exceptional care and compassion, has made him a trusted advisor in the mortgage industry.
In addition, Omeed shares timely market insights through a weekly video newsletter, podcasts, and social media, offering valuable guidance to real estate professionals and homeowners alike. A proud husband and father of two, he deeply values the stability and community that homeownership brings and is passionate about helping others achieve that same sense of belonging.
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