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2026 OMBA Annual Conference
June 14-16, 2026 | Renaissance Columbus Westerville-Polaris Hotel
Member Registration: $495 | Non-Member Registration: $695
10 Keynotes | 20 Breakout Sessions | Tech Demo Showcase | 3 Networking Events | Dinner Reception
2026 KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Keynote Speaker
Maurice Clarett
Former Ohio State Champion, Entrepreneur, and Motivational Speaker
Keynote Speaker
Bob Broeksmit
President & CEO, Mortgage Bankers Association
Keynote Speaker
Steve Richman
Market Outlook Speaker
Keynote Speaker
Bill Cosgrove
CEO, Union Home Mortgage
Keynote Speaker
Jodi Hall
CEO & President, The Mortgage Collaborative
Keynote Speaker
Melanie Coulton, CMB
Eastern Regional VP, Plaza Home Mortgage
Keynote Speaker
Sen. Bill Blessing
Ohio State Senator, 8th District
Keynote Speaker
Julie May
VP & General Manager, B2B Scores, FICO
Keynote Speaker
Michael Hammond
CEO & Founder, NexLevel Advisors
The Conference Agenda
June 14–16, 2026 · Renaissance Columbus Westerville-Polaris · Columbus, Ohio
Day 1
Sunday, June 14 — Arrival Day
| 1:30 PM | OMBA Board Meeting (1:30–2:30 PM, closed session) |
| 2:00 PM | Registration Opens Hotel lobby |
| 4:15 PM | Opening Keynote: Bill Cosgrove CEO, Union Home Mortgage · Former OMBA President |
| 5:15 PM | Keynote: Michael Hammond — AI Search, LinkedIn Relevance, and the Death of the Old Marketing Playbook CEO & Founder, NexLevel Advisors · 5:15–6:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | Taste of Ohio Opening Reception (6:00–7:30 PM · The Backyard) |
Day 2
Monday, June 15 — Full Day
| 7:30 AM | Breakfast & Networking (7:30–8:30 AM · Exhibitor Hall) |
| 8:10 AM | Breakfast Keynote: Sen. Bill Blessing Ohio State Senator · 8:10–8:30 AM |
| 8:30 AM | OMBA’s Bold New Chapter: Where We’ve Been, Where We’re Going Rich Swerbinsky, Adam Rose, Dawn Carpenter |
| 8:45 AM | Ohio’s Own: Women Shaping Ohio Lending Moderator: Alice Alvey · Inaugural honoree class |
10:00 AM · Breakout Block 1 (10:00–10:45 AM)
| 1A Ops | Talent Wars: Find, Land & Keep the Best LOs Mod: Adam Rose, Western Ohio Mortgage · Panel: Jeremy Bowling (Huntington), Kim Dybvad (PrimeLending), Jeff Ratanapool (Stockton) |
| 1B Growth | Post-CFPB: The New Regulatory Landscape Contrib mod: Melanie Lund (Equity Resources) · Panel: Mike Eising (Ruoff Mortgage), Kelley Grealis (Union Home Mortgage) |
| 1C Strategy | AI Governance & Compliance: The Legal Exposure Lenders Don’t See Coming Contrib mod: Jodi Hall (The Mortgage Collaborative) · Panel: James Brody (Brody Gapp LLP), Andrew Panagos (Spartan Advisory) |
10:55 AM · Breakout Block 2 (10:55–11:40 AM)
| 2A Ops | Appraisal Changes: Waivers, Hybrids & How to Adapt Mod: Marianne Collins (KensieMae) · Panel: Jimmy Morris (Mosaic Valuation), Joe Palumbo (Worth Valuation), Teresa Rose (Western Ohio Mortgage) |
| 2B Growth | Competing With the Megas: How Independent Lenders Win in Ohio Contrib mod: Dawn Locigno (MGIC) · Panel: Daniel Sa (NFM Lending), Chris Hiner (Park National Bank) |
| 2C Strategy | Data-Driven Lending: Using Analytics to Find Your Next Borrower Contrib mod: Nikki Bialka (Fifth Third) · Panel: Bernard Nossuli (iEmergent), Laird Nossuli (iEmergent) |
Keynote & Luncheon
| 11:50 AM | Keynote: Maurice Clarett — Resilience, Reinvention, and the Ohio Playbook (11:50 AM–12:30 PM) |
| 12:30 PM | Luncheon Keynote: Bob Broeksmit President & CEO, Mortgage Bankers Association (National) · 12:30–1:30 PM |
1:40 PM · Breakout Block 3 (1:40–2:25 PM)
| 3A Ops | The Rate Equation: New Fed Chair & What to Expect Mod: Stan Foraker · Panel: Chris Bennett (Vice Capital Markets), Tim Rood (Impact Capitol), Matt Booms (Heartland Bank) |
| 3B Growth | From Hype to Pipeline: AI That’s Actually Moving the Needle in Lending Contrib mod: Andrew Panagos (Spartan Advisory) · Panel: Jodi Hall (The Mortgage Collaborative), Patrick O’Brien (LenderLogix) |
| 3C Strategy | From Dirt to Doorstep: Construction & Renovation Lending in Ohio’s Market Contrib mod: Jim Owen (Fifth Third) · Panel: Pat Begg (M/I Financial) |
2:35 PM · Breakout Block 4 (2:35–3:20 PM)
| 4A Ops | Non-QM as a Strategic Business Line Mod: Heidi Belnay (OMBA) · Panel: Ben Scribner (Angel Oak), Jen McGuinness-Lubbert (Pivot Financial), Tom Davis (Deephaven) |
| 4B Growth | The Playbook for Growth: Using LinkedIn to Build Brand & Grow Revenue Solo session: Rich Swerbinsky (OMBA) |
| 4C Strategy | Ohio’s Mortgage Landscape: Policy, Politics & What’s Next Contrib mod: David Gunn (Sibcy Cline) · Panel: Adam Hewitt (Government Solutions Group), Rep. David Thomas (Ohio 65th District) |
3:30 PM · Breakout Block 5 (3:30–4:15 PM)
| 5A Ops | Election Year Playbook: How the 2026 Midterms Will Shape Mortgage Mod: Rich Swerbinsky (OMBA) · Panel: Liz Facemire (MBA), Tim Rood (Impact Capitol), Erin Dee (Interlinc Mortgage) |
| 5B Growth | Opening Doors: Affordable Housing Solutions for Ohio Contrib mod: Dawn Carpenter (KEMBA Financial) · Panel: Bill Beagle (OHFA), Leah Evans (Homeport) |
| 5C Strategy | Selling Smart: Secondary Market Strategies for 2026 Contrib mod: Brooks McDowell (First Commonwealth) · Panel: Charles Coletta (AFN), Chris Bennett (Vice Capital Markets), Jen McGuinness-Lubbert (Pivot Financial) |
Evening Events
| 4:45 PM | Tech Demo Showcase (4:45–6:00 PM) |
| 5:00 PM | Women’s Networking: Margaritas & Mingle (5:00–6:00 PM · Hotel Bar · Heidi Belnay) |
| 6:00 PM | Cocktail Reception (6:00–7:00 PM) |
| 7:00 PM | Dinner: Board Installation, Future Leaders Graduation, Entertainment (7:00–9:00 PM) |
Day 3
Tuesday, June 16 — Morning Sessions
| 7:30 AM | Breakfast & Networking (7:30–8:30 AM · Exhibitor Hall) |
| 8:10 AM | Breakfast Speaker: Melanie Coulton, CMB — Speak Up, Step Up: Industry Advocacy and the CMB Designation VP Wholesale, Plaza Home Mortgage · MBA CMB Society · 8:10–8:30 AM |
| 8:30 AM | Keynote: Steve Richman — The Change Equation: Why Some Lenders Pull Ahead While Others Fall Behind 8:30–9:10 AM |
| 9:10 AM | Keynote: Jodi Hall — The Vanishing Middle: Consolidation, Change, and the Leaders Who Will Define What’s Next CEO, The Mortgage Collaborative · 9:10–9:25 AM |
| 9:25 AM | Fireside Chat: FICO 10T Adoption — What Lenders Need to Know in 2027 Julie May, FICO · with Jodi Hall, The Mortgage Collaborative · 9:25–10:05 AM |
10:15 AM · Breakout Block 6 (10:15–11:00 AM)
| 6A Ops | The Credit Reporting Reset: New Scores, New Rules, New Workflows Mod: Alice Alvey · Panel: Teresa Rose (Western Ohio Mortgage), Anthony Ruiz (Advantage Partners Solutions), Julie May (FICO) |
| 6B Growth | Developing the Future Leaders of Your Organization Contrib mod: Vanessa Godoy (HMA Mortgage) · Panel: Erin Dee (Interlinc Mortgage), Tina Taley (Park National Bank) |
| 6C Strategy | The Affordability Gap: Creative Strategies to Get First-Time Buyers Home Contrib mod: Nikki Bialka (Fifth Third) · Panel: Erin Persons (Freddie Mac), Angela Duncan (Homeport) |
11:10 AM · Breakout Block 7 (11:10–11:55 AM)
| 7A Ops | Protect Your Portfolio: Servicing Retention Strategies That Work Mod: John Salter (Arch MI) · Panel: Mike Dimas (Proctor Loan Protector), Randy Layne (Union Home Mortgage), Jeremy Bowling (Huntington National Bank) |
| 7B Growth | Branch of the Future: What Top-Producing Teams Look Like in 2026 Contrib mod: Adam Rose (Western Ohio Mortgage) · Panel: Brian Hewitt (Fifth Third), Brad Buck, CFO (GVC Mortgage) |
Closing
| 11:55 AM | Conference Adjourns — Safe travels! |
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Track A — Ops
Operations & Compliance · Main Stage, Admiral A&B
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Track B — Growth
Growth & Leadership · Admiral D
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Track C — Strategy
Strategy & Innovation · Admiral C
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Who’s Coming to Columbus This June?
Here’s a look at who’s already locked in.
70+
Organizations Represented
22
Companies Sponsoring
250+
Expected Attendees
The people you want to be in the room with are already registered. The question is whether you’ll be there too.
Registration is moving faster than any year in OMBA’s 59-year history.Who Will Be There
C-Suite & Executive Leaders
CEOs, Presidents, EVPs, and Managing Directors from Ohio’s top mortgage banking institutions.
Senior Lending & Production Leaders
SVPs, VPs, and Directors of Mortgage overseeing origination, retail, wholesale, and correspondent channels.
Operations & Compliance Officers
The people responsible for keeping Ohio lenders compliant, efficient, and audit-ready in a shifting regulatory environment.
Sales Leaders & Top Producers
Branch managers, sales directors, and top-producing loan officers from across the state.
Mortgage Technology & Vendor Executives
Leaders from mortgage tech, MI, title, appraisal, credit, and secondary market firms supporting Ohio lenders.
Future Leaders of the Industry
2026 OMBA Future Leaders Program graduates, celebrating at Monday’s Awards Dinner.
Organizations Represented
Banks & Credit Unions
Regional banks, community banks, and credit unions from across Ohio — including some of the state’s largest mortgage producers.
Independent Mortgage Bankers
Ohio’s top IMBs and non-bank lenders, from high-growth regional shops to nationally recognized brands.
Mortgage Insurance & Capital Markets
MI providers, secondary market firms, and capital markets partners supporting Ohio’s lending ecosystem.
Technology & Service Providers
LOS platforms, fintech companies, credit and data providers, appraisal management, and compliance vendors.
60%+
of attendees are lender leaders, executives, and decision makers.
→ Join Them — Register for the Conference
$495 for OMBA members · $695 for non-members · Hotel room block closes May 26
THANK YOU TO OUR 2026 SPONSORS 
Remaining Sponsorship Packages - Going Quick! See HERE!
Contact Rich Swerbinsky at rich@ohiomba.org or 440-552-0691 to discuss.
BOOK YOUR ROOM
Renaissance Columbus Westerville-Polaris Hotel
Room Rate: $169/night
Room block cutoff: May 25, 2026
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