Financial services veteran Kevin Christopher has joined Chicago-based Key Mortgage as senior vice president of mortgage production. Christopher brings 34 years of financial services experience, with an extensive background in mortgage lending and sales leadership to his new role at the independent lender that operates in multiple states. Most recently, he served as managing director of mortgage sales for the central division at JPMorgan Chase, where he oversaw retail mortgage sales across 17 states. Christopher has also held leadership roles at BMO Harris, U.S. Bank, Prism Mortgage and Baird & Warner Financial Services, a division of Key Mortgage’s parent company that later became Key Mortgage Services.
Christopher returns to the Baird & Warner family of services with plans to drive growth, leverage the organization’s unique value proposition and expand upon its existing footprint. “I am excited to return to a company I have always admired,” said Christopher. “Throughout my career, I’ve focused on removing friction for loan officers so they can maximize their opportunity. What drew me back to Key Mortgage is its truly integrated model — real estate, mortgage, title and insurance working together to deliver a better homebuying experience. It’s exactly the kind of model the industry is consolidating around, and with Baird & Warner’s 170-year legacy as Chicagoland’s No.1 independent brokerage, we’re ahead of that curve. I look forward to helping Key Mortgage’s loan officers reach their full potential and playing a key role in the company’s next phase of growth.”
“We’re thrilled to welcome Kevin to the Key Mortgage team,” said Ralph Melbourne, president of Key Mortgage. “His extensive mortgage industry experience and proven track record make him a tremendous addition as we continue to build for the future. Growth has always been a priority for us, and Kevin’s expertise will help strengthen our position as we continue expanding and serving our clients for the long term.”
About Key Mortgage Services, Inc.:
Key Mortgage is a family-owned independent full-service financial products provider, proudly ranked among the top lenders in Chicagoland with an industry-leading Net Promoter Score. As an independent lender, Key Mortgage is able to provide a wide range of innovative, unique loan products that make homeownership more achievable for all. Backed by cutting-edge technology and operational excellence, a purchase-focused, agent-centered and client-first approach is the hallmark of the company’s business. With roots in Chicago that date back to 1855, the company is licensed to lend in Illinois, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Washington and Wisconsin. Learn more at mykeymortgage.com.
Kevin Christopher has joined Chicago-based Key Mortgage as senior vice president of mortgage production. Christopher brings 34 years of financial services experience, including leadership roles at JPMorgan Chase, BMO Harris, U.S. Bank, Prism Mortgage and Baird & Warner Financial Services.