MEET THE TEAM

THESE PEOPLE MAKE IT ALL POSSIBLE

Our Ownership Team

Desteni Mason

Owner, Mortgage Loan Originator

Following her life-long passion of helping people “be better and do more than they thought they could ever do,” Desteni Mason co-founded KTL Performance Mortgage in Greenville Ohio in 2003. Desteni has been helping people achieve their individual dreams of home ownership for over 15 years. Desteni completed her undergraduate studies at Urbana University, achieving...

Kristina Heath

Owner, Mortgage Loan Originator

Kristina Heath is a Darke County, Ohio native. She began her career in the automotive sales industry, spending close to 20 years in customer service, finance, and sales management. During this time, Kristina developed a passion for helping her clients and ultimately chose to pursue a career in the mortgage industry. Kristina became a Mortgage Loan...

John Heath

Owner, Mortgage Loan Originator

John Heath is a native of Delaware County, Indiana, and was raised in the Cowan area along with his three brothers and one sister. He credits much of his success to his early childhood years, being surrounded by a loving immediate and extended family. In the mid 1970s, John moved to Colorado where he sold...

Mortgage Loan Originators

Alyssa Case

Operations Manager/Mortgage Loan Originator

Alyssa Case joined Performance Mortgage in 2011. She serves Performance Mortgage clients as a licensed Mortgage Loan Originator, primarily serving our clients on the Gulf Coast of Florida. Alyssa is a resident of Venice and is dedicated to helping people in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota, Bradenton, Longboat Key, Siesta Key, Venice Beach, Sanibel Island, Fort...

Amy Haenner

Mortgage Loan Originator

Amy Haenner has been in the mortgage industry since 2000. Amy has been with Performance Mortgage since 2018 and is located at our Fort Wayne branch. NMLS #141578 Indiana #40395

Ashley Parinello

Marketing Manager/Mortgage Loan Originator

Ashley was raised in Darke County, Ohio and currently lives in Hancock County, Ohio. She received her Bachelor’s degree from The Ohio State University in 2004. Ashley works remotely from her home office outside of Findlay, Ohio and has been with Performance Mortgage since 2017. NMLS #234017 Ohio #MLO.035937.000 Indiana #32906

Bill Mason

Broker/Mortgage Loan Originator

Bill Mason is a Broker and Mortgage Loan Originator at Performance Mortgage. Bill was born in Eureka, California and moved to Ohio in his early childhood. He has over 38 years of experience in the lending industry and 22 years in commercial banking. He was a commercial banking Senior Lender when he chose to pursue...

Craig Allen

Mortgage Loan Originator

Craig is a native of Randolph County, Indiana and currently resides in Wayne County, Indiana. Craig received his Bachelor’s degree in Social & Behavioral Science from Indiana University Kokomo in 2008 and his Master’s in Organizational Leadership from Indiana Wesleyan University in 2017. Craig has been a licensed Mortgage Loan Originator since 2013. NMLS...

Kori Weiss

Mortgage Loan Originator

Kori has resided in Darke County her entire life and currently lives just outside of Union City, Ohio. She received her Bachelor’s in Business Administration with a minor in Accounting from Franklin University in 2012 and her MBA with a concentration in Marketing also from Franklin in 2016. Kori has been with Performance Mortgage since...

Krista Thornsberry

Mortgage Loan Originator

Krista Thornsberry spent her early years in the New Paris, Ohio area. She lived in Dallas, Texas for a short time and graduated high school there, eventually moving back to the Midwest. Krista has an Associate’s Degree in Accounting from Ivy Tech Community College and a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Indiana Wesleyan University....

Lana Ernie

Mortgage Loan Originator

Lana Ernie has been in the mortgage industry for over 20 years. She has been with Performance Mortgage since 2018 and is located at our Fort Wayne branch. NMLS #136735 Indiana #40380

Leah Dumas

Mortgage Loan Originator

Leah Dumas joined Performance Mortgage in 2016 after over 10 years working as a Customer Service professional. Leah is a licensed Mortgage Loan Originator serving the team’s clients throughout Ohio and Indiana. Leah is our team’s official credit repair guru, offering best practices and guidance to clients who are working toward loan approval. NMLS#1446680 LO...

Maria McCoy

Mortgage Loan Originator

Maria McCoy is a Mortgage Loan Originator at Performance Mortgage. She joined the Performance Mortgage team in 2017 and became a licensed Mortgage Loan Originator in 2018. Maria serves the team’s clients throughout Ohio and Indiana, and offers ongoing support for our other Loan Officers and Originators.

Sara Maham

Operations Manager/Mortgage Loan Originator

Sara is originally from Darke County, Ohio. Sara received her Bachelor’s of Art in Mathematics from Bowling Green State University in 2007 and her Master’s of Education in Adolescent to Young Adult Integrated Mathematics from Wright State University in 2008. Sara taught High School Mathematics for 3 years before finding her way to Performance Mortgage...

Scott Collins

Mortgage Loan Originator

Scott Collins has been in the mortgage industry for close to 20 years. Scott has been with Performance Mortgage since 2018 and is located at our Fort Wayne branch. NMLS #226038 Indiana #40504

Sue Thomas

Mortgage Loan Originator

Sue Thomas has over 20 years of experience in the mortgage industry. She is a licensed Mortgage Loan Originator in Ohio and Indiana, providing home financing services throughout both states. Sue joined the Performance Mortgage team in 2010, and since has helped over 700 families achieve their dreams of homeownership. She serves her clients with...

Tara Miller

Mortgage Loan Originator

Tara Miller joined Performance Mortgage as a Mortgage Loan Originator in 2018 after working for seven years as a licensed Realtor serving the Dayton area. Tara completed her undergraduate studies at Urbana University in 2010, achieving dual Bachelors degrees in Business Management and Human Service Leadership. She received her Real Estate License in 2011 from...

Tiffany Bailey

Mortgage Loan Originator

Tiffany Bailey is a Mortgage Loan Originator at Performance Mortgage. Tiffany was born in Leesville, Louisiana to a military family. She was raised in Louisiana, Arizona, Germany, and Indianapolis, Indiana prior to her father retiring from the Army. Tiffany currently lives in Richmond, Indiana. She has over 24 years of experience in the mortgage and banking...

Loan Processors

Brittani Hines

Senior Loan Processor

Brittani was born and raised in Darke County, Ohio, and has resided in Miami County, Ohio since 2008. Brittani received her Bachelor’s of Psychology from Indiana University in 2009 and her Master’s of Business Administration from Indiana Wesleyan University in 2012. She began her career in the mortgage industry in 2008 at The Farmers State...

Christopher Chapa

Loan Processor

Christopher Chapa is a Loan Processor at Performance Mortgage. He was raised in Greenville, Ohio. Christopher has prior experience in retail management, banking, and lending. He joined the Performance Mortgage team in 2017 and is a licensed Mortgage Loan Originator in Ohio and Indiana. Christopher is President of the Darke County Civic Theater. He runs...

E Blackburn

Loan Processor

Elizabeth “E” Blackburn is a Loan Processor at Performance Mortgage. She was born and raised in Minnesota, moving to the Darke County, Ohio area in 2012. E joined the Performance Mortgage team in 2016, and is a licensed Mortgage Loan Originator in Ohio and Indiana. What does E love about her job? I love being...

Heidi Sanders

Loan Processor

Heidi Sanders is a Loan Processor at Performance Mortgage. She was born and raised in New Madison, Ohio. Heidi has prior experience in the medical and manufacturing industries. She joined the Performance Mortgage team in 2018, and is a licensed Mortgage Loan Originator in Ohio and Indiana. What is Heidi’s favorite aspect of her job?...

Jennifer Dehart

Loan Processor

Jennifer Dehart is a Loan Processor at Performance Mortgage. She was raised in Elyria, Ohio and moved to Virginia Beach, VA shortly after graduating high school. Jennifer has lived in California, Texas, Florida, and overseas, relocating back to Ohio 5 years ago. She currently resides in Darke County. Jennifer has attended 2 different colleges and...

Kaylee Frech

Senior Loan Processor

Kaylee Frech is a Senior Loan Processor at Performance Mortgage. She is a lifelong resident of Darke County, Ohio. Kaylee has a wide variety of customer service experience, working as a cashier, bank teller, and account manager. She has taken courses in business management and has earned her Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification. Kaylee...

Liz Howard

Loan Processor

Liz Howard is a Loan Processor at Performance Mortgage. She is a lifelong Darke County, Ohio resident, and currently resides in Arcanum. Liz graduated from Edison State Community College with an Associate’s Degree in Business Management. She joined the Performance Mortgage team in 2014, and is a licensed Mortgage Loan Originator in Ohio, Indiana, and Florida....

Support Staff

Christy Forthofer

Office Administrator

Christy Forthofer is the Office Administrator at Performance Mortgage. She was born and raised in Greenville, Ohio. Christy attended Wright State University, where she earned a B.S. in Elementary Education and a Masters of Science in Teaching. Prior to joining the Performance Mortgage Team in 2018, Christy spent 13 years as a teacher, with a...

Jessica Ruse

Loan Process Administrator

Jessica Ruse is a Loan Process Administrator at Performance Mortgage. She was born and raised in Darke County, Ohio, and currently resides outside of Arcanum. Jessica worked in the dental field for 12 years as a licensed Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA). She joined the Performance Mortgage team in 2019. What is Jessica’s favorite thing...

Katie Laux

Client Relations Specialist

Katie Laux is a Client Relations Specialist at Performance Mortgage. She was born in Union City, IN and spent much of her childhood travelling throughout the Midwest and South, eventually settling in Spartanburg, IN. Katie joined the Performance Mortgage team in 2015. What is Katie’s favorite thing about her job? I love watching families move through...

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Buying a home in Ohio, Indiana, Florida, or Kentucky? We’ve got you covered. At Performance Mortgage, we are passionate about helping people achieve their unique dreams of home ownership. Whether you’re working with our home office in Greenville Ohio, or our branch offices in Richmond and Fort Wayne, Indiana, our team of experts provide you with a unique, personable, and worry free application to closing process.

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