Retta Gardner, CMB has been named the Tennessee Mortgage Banker of the Year for 2019, according to an announcement by TNMBA President Jeff Tucker, CMB.
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Rhetta Gardner; image submitted |
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Retta has over 23 years of experience as a mortgage professional and served as President of the Tennessee Mortgage Bankers Association (TNMBA) last year. She graduated from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s School of Mortgage Banking, has a MBA from Middle Tennessee State University and a BA from Western Kentucky University. She also serves on the board of the United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties in Tennessee and is on the Advisory Council of the Middle Tennessee State University College of Business.
“This was a very easy selection. Retta is exactly what this award is intended to celebrate. She is a tireless advocate for the profession, continually improves herself with professional education, mentors others and supports the association’s activities, services and events,” said Tucker. “She has left an indelible imprint on this organization by elevating the visibility and effectiveness of TNMBA, initiating our new Future Leaders program (and writing the curriculum), updating our website, enhancing our social media engagement, and much more.”