Our Mission

The Greater Cincinnati Mortgage Bankers Association (GCMBA) serves to represent the residential real estate finance industry before all governing bodies. GCMBA encourages and promotes sound business practices and honesty in marketing, origination, lending and servicing of mortgage loans through our educational and networking opportunities.

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Upcoming Events

  • GCMBA Summer Social At The Acres

    08/14/2025 at 5:00PM

    Join us for a night that’s anything but business as usual! 

    Greater Cincinnati MBA is bringing the energy to The Acres on Thursday, August 14 from 5–7PM — and you’re invited.

    For just $25, your ticket includes:
     2 drink tickets
     Light bites
     1 bucket of balls or a round of putt putt
     Entry into our Mortgage & Real Estate Trivia (with prizes!) 

    Want to show your support?

    Sponsorships are available for just $200 and include 2 tickets — a perfect way to connect, support the industry, and enjoy the night.

     Register by August 11 to secure your spot!

     Purchase tickets here:

    Tickets: https://square.link/u/TxLVe6EP

     Sponsorships: https://square.link/u/4RmHD7NS

Meet our Executive Board

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    Eddie Cohen

    Cohen Mortgage

    President

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    Rob Diederichsen

    Prime Lending

    Vice President

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    Brian Vordem Esche

    CMG Home Loans

    Treasurer

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    Pat Parshall

    Northwest Title

    Secretary

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    Kent McKenzie

    Essent

    Past President

2024-2025

Board of Directors

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    Bob Paola

  • Doug Barnaclo

    First Commonwealth Bank

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    Megan King

    Guaranteed Rate Affinity

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    Kelly Scovanner

    Guaranteed Rate Affinity

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    Justin Epure

    GVC Mortgage

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    Kait Rissover

    Prime Lending

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