Primis Mortgage Honors 2025 NMBA Award Recipients from the Tennessee Region
NASHVILLE, T.N. — Primis Mortgage is thrilled to celebrate its Tennessee loan officers recognized at the 2025 Nashville Mortgage Banker Association (NMBA) Awards Gala. These annual awards honor exceptional mortgage professionals whose dedication to service and production elevate both their clients and the industry.
The NMBA recognizes top performers across four award levels:
Silver: $12,000,000 – $19,999,999
Gold: $20,000,000 – $49,999,999
Platinum: $50,000,000 – $74,999,999
Diamond: $75,000,000+
This year, Primis Mortgage is proud to announce the following Tennessee region honorees:
Diamond recipient and #1 producer in Nashville: Pete Zaft
Platinum recipients: Amy Rockett Rickman and Kaleb Swayze
Gold recipients: Austin Swayze, Belinda Arender, Bryan Johnson, Bryan Nale, and Mike Runion
Silver recipients: Jody Locke, Amber Morrissey, Tiffany Mason, and Kyle Koone
“These outstanding individuals represent the heart, discipline, and dedication that define us as an organization,” said Belinda Arender, SVP senior market leader. “Their impact goes far beyond production; they serve as trusted advisors to their communities and advocates for homeownership. We are also especially proud to celebrate Pete Zaft as the #1 producer in the Nashville NMBA market.”
“Our Tennessee team continues to raise the bar for what’s possible when passion and expertise come together,” added Chris Blevins, national sales director. “Each of these honorees has demonstrated tremendous drive, commitment to their clients, and willingness to overcome obstacles and deliver results.”
In addition to production achievements, the NMBA also recognized excellence in leadership, education, and community impact through the following specialty awards:
Rising Star – Tiffany Mason
Recognizes an emerging professional with a minimum of two years of production at their current company.
Pillar Award – Jenni Pflanzer
Honors outstanding operational excellence and a consistent commitment to supporting organizational success.
Keystone Award – Jenn Otto
Celebrates dedication to education, professional growth, and a strong passion for community outreach.
Leadership also shared their appreciation for the tremendous hard work demonstrated by all of this year’s honorees towards elevating the company’s mission and culture.
“These recognitions reflect the incredible talent and dedication we are fortunate to have in our Tennessee region,” said John Owens, CEO of Primis Mortgage. “This group constantly embodies our mission to do better and always put our customers first. We’re very grateful for the impact they have on both our company and the communities they serve.”
Primis Mortgage congratulates all the award recipients for their remarkable service and production this past year and thanks them for their leadership, passion, and unwavering commitment to helping families nationwide.
To learn more about Primis Mortgage or connect with one of these loan officers, visit our website.
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About Primis Mortgage
Primis Mortgage was born out of the belief that the mortgage industry as a whole can do better but saw an opportunity to be the best. Primis Mortgage acts like an independent mortgage company, but leverages the stability and resources of a bank. Our network of mortgage experts lends in 45 states (and Washington D.C.) with more on the way; bringing faster processes, better products, and ultimate transparency to its customers.