Leadership
LoanPeople is driven by industry professionals with a vision for the future, dedicated to serving employees, customers, builders and real estate partners.
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Max Leaman | CEOMax Leaman is the CEO of LoanPeople, a mortgage company built by a loan officer, for loan officers. During his 25+ year career as a mortgage originator, Max funded more than $5 billion in loan volume, averaging over $300 million annually during the last decade. During that same period, Scotsman Guide ranked him the #1 loan originator in Texas by volume. Today, Max leads LoanPeople with the same principles that defined his production career: consumers deserve competitive rates without sacrificing service, and REALTORS® and business partners deserve five-star communication, proactive solutions, and on-time closings. LoanPeople brings those principles to life, combining experienced people, smart technology, and efficient operations to deliver a better mortgage experience for everyone involved. |
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Tim Pascarella, CMB | PresidentNovember 1, 2026Tim Pascarella serves as President of LoanPeople, bringing extensive mortgage industry experience and a passion for building high-performing teams. Focused on strategic growth, business development, and recruiting top talent, Tim plays a key role in expanding LoanPeople’s national presence while strengthening relationships with loan officers, branches, and industry partners. With a leadership style rooted in collaboration, innovation, and accountability, Tim is committed to empowering mortgage professionals with the tools, technology, and support they need to grow their businesses and deliver an exceptional customer experience. |
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Jennifer Corvino | Chief Operating OfficerJennifer oversees LoanPeople’s daily operations, ensuring seamless efficiency across all departments and spearheading strategic initiatives. With a steadfast commitment to quality and compliance, Jennifer ensures every loan is delivered to investors with precision and excellence. Passionate about fostering a collaborative and innovative culture, she champions a supportive team environment that drives performance, maintains LoanPeople’s competitive edge, and reinforces a customer-first approach in all aspects of the business. |
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Trisha Lada | Chief Production OfficerTrisha Lada supports loan officers across the organization. With extensive mortgage industry experience and a deep understanding of what it takes to build successful teams, Trisha is passionate about empowering mortgage professionals with the resources, guidance, and support they need to thrive. Through a collaborative, solutions-oriented leadership approach, she helps foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and excellence while positioning LoanPeople for long-term success. |
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Dana Leaman | Chief Marketing OfficerDana oversees marketing operations for LoanPeople and works closely with branch managers and loan officers to grow their production. Dana creates opt-in marketing that is fun, local, and customized for the market and loan officer. She specializes in lead generation, search engine optimization (SEO), business development, and database, website and lead management. From 2018-2024, she served on the Board of Directors and Development Committee for Austin Habitat for Humanity. In 2026, Dana and Max Leaman serve as Co-Chairs for AHFH’s Builders Ball 2026 event. |
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Robin Johnson | Director of Credit Policy & Product DevelopmentRobin brings over three decades of expertise to LoanPeople as the Director of Credit Policy & Product Development. With a remarkable 30+ years in the mortgage industry and a prior decade in banking, Robin has cultivated extensive experience managing critical operations departments. Robin’s passion lies in underwriting and product development, where her commitment to streamlining processes ensures loans are approved and closed efficiently. A dedicated mentor and teacher, Robin has guided loan officers, underwriters, processors, and others in the mortgage business to approach loans with a solutions-oriented mindset while adhering to guidelines and compliance regulations. Her hands-on approach includes meeting with branches and loan officers to equip them with tools and insights that drive success. She enjoys onboarding new branches and fostering a seamless transition into the LoanPeople family. Robin’s leadership, innovative thinking, and unwavering dedication make her an invaluable asset to LoanPeople and its mission to deliver exceptional service and results. |






