Birkmeier

to find strong allies for the company’s brand and services.

Birkmeier’s positive attitude and client-centric mentality are infectious, creating an attractive culture for mortgage bankers.

“He fully believes in cultivating a workplace where team members do meaningful work, and he understands the true impact loan originators have by helping individuals and families unlock financial freedom and achieve their dream through homeownership,” Pesonen says.

“My team and I have made great strides in partnering with industry leaders and providing services to our clients that make sense for their financial wellness,” he says. “We continue to find ways to innovate the mortgage industry, including arming insurance agents and financial consultants with loan origination knowledge and technology to offer additional services to their already developed clientele relationships.”

Valerie Pesonen, senior public relations manager at Rocket Central, believes

Birkmeier laments the length of time it takes for a mortgage transaction to get from application to closing, and is constantly working on making the process more efficient.

“My team and I have been hard at work to push the envelope on how quickly a home loan can be completed, and we have seen turn times as low as seven days,” he says. “With a focus on innovative technologies and streamlining the mortgage process, we’re able to provide a better mortgage experience to our clients, as evident through our multiple J.D. Power wins.”