Meet the Staff

DIANE GERDES
Diane Gerdes co-founded The Mortgage Advantage, Inc. with her husband Mike in 1995. She has incorporated ongoing education in lending as well as personalized communication as part of the daily culture at The Mortgage Advantage, Inc. Through the years she has immersed herself in her community by serving on the board of directors of the House of Refuge, as well as volunteering at St. Mary’s Food Bank and New Life Center. The Southeast Valley Association of Realtors, and the Women’s Council of Realtors both honored her with Affiliate of the Year awards. She has taught classes for first time home buyers at the public library and currently teaches lending and economics throughout the valley. She loves her family, The Mortgage Advantage Inc., writing, reading and movies.

Phone: 480-235-5667

e-Mail: Diane@DianeGerdes.com

APRIL GERDES
Originally from Texas, April moved to Arizona as a teenager. She has a degree in International Business from Colorado State University. After working for an International 500 company she became a Mortgage Specialist with The Mortgage Advantage, Inc. in 2000. In her rare spare time, she is an accomplished cook and an avid reader. She loves all animals, (she studied to be a veterinarian). April is committed to helping home buyers acquire their dream home and create lifelong relationships in the process.

Phone: 602-740-5319

e-Mail: April@AprilGerdes.com

JEFF BROCK
Jeff started his career as a Mortgage Specialist with The Mortgage Advantage, Inc. in 2002. He takes great pride in his responsibility of assisting clients with one of the biggest purchases that they will make in their lives. His goal is to educate each and every one of our clients so that they fully understand the loan process and all of the loan options that they have available. He believes that knowledge is key. He enjoys meeting new people & many of his clients have also become good friends.

Phone: 602-697-1422

e-Mail: Jeff@AZ-TMA.com

ERIC McALLISTER
Eric moved to Arizona from Scotland when he was four. He began his career with The Mortgage Advantage, Inc. in 1999 while attending ASU. He worked his way up through the ranks by holding practically every position available in the lending field. Attention to detail along with his extensive knowledge and his constant communication allows him to guide his clients through each transaction smoothly. He enjoys snowboarding, biking, hiking and traveling. He is also a volunteer at the St. Mary’s Food Bank.

Phone: 602-999-8404

e-Mail: Eric@AZ-TMA.com

MARY ELLEN KOHUT
Mary Ellen was born and raised in Cleveland Ohio. Her background is in Education, but she found her “niche” in the mortgage industry by changing careers in 2005 to The Mortgage Advantage, Inc. Originating mortgage loans has allowed her the opportunity to blend her expertise in teaching by working with home buyers to find a program that best fits their lifestyles and personal needs.