2025 Petals of Prestige Mortgage Sales Award Recipients

Sunflower Bank is Proud to Recognize Our 2025 Petals of Prestige Winners

The Petals of Prestige Mortgage Sales Awards recognizes Sunflower Bank’s elite mortgage leaders. These individuals have shown commitment that strengthens our organization and inspires lasting impact.

This award encompasses outstanding achievements and is inspired by our organization’s connection to the sunflower. A sunflower stands tall, radiant and strong. Each bloom is made up of thousands of individual flowers, just as Sunflower Bank thrives through the contributions of every team member.

Congratulations to this year's winners and thank you for your hard work and dedication in 2025.




Petals of Prestige Winners by Award Category

Rookie of the Year

Celebrating the Mortgage Loan Originator in their first full season who achieves the highest sales or unit volume.

Payton Lingo, Sunflower Bank Mortgage Lending

Payton Lingo

Spokane, WA



Circle of Excellence

Recipients who met the award category minimum of $20MM–$39MM in sales or 75 units, while exemplifying our mission, vision, and values.

Ann Heinz, Sunflower Bank Mortgage Lending

Ann Heinz

Greenwood Village, CO

Callie Watkins, Mortgage Loan Originator, Headshot

Callie Watkins

Spokane, WA

Christine Munoz, Mortgage Branch Manager

Christine Munoz

Santa Fe, NM

Dave Lind, Mortgage Loan Originator, Sunflower Bank

Dave Lind

Tualatin, OR

Garrett Townsend, Mortgage Loan Originator, Sunflower Bank

Garrett Townsend

Greenwood Village, CO

Jeannie Smith, Mortgage Loan Originator, Sunflower Bank

Jeannie Smith

Plano, TX

Jill Hinkey, Mortgage Loan Originator, Sunflower Bank

Jill Hinkey

Roseville, CA

Lisa Werth, Mortgage Loan Originator, Sunflower Bank

Lisa Werth

Hays, KS

Mark Pendley, Mortgage Loan Originator, Sunflower Bank

Mark Pendley

Tualatin, OR

Matt Penny, Mortgage Loan Originator, Sunflower Bank

Matt Penny

Spokane, WA

Mickey Perry, Mortgage Loan Originator, Sunflower Bank

Mickey Perry

Spokane, WA

Pat Davis, Mortgage Loan Originator, Sunflower Bank

Pat Davis

Greenwood Village, CO

Rick DeMario, Mortgage Loan Originator, Sunflower Bank

Rick DeMario

Broomfield, CO

Ron Wieczorek, Mortgage Loan Originator, Sunflower Bank

Ron Wieczorek

Eagle, ID



The Pinnacle Club

Recognizing those who achieved $40MM+ in sales or 125 units, while upholding our mission, vision, and values.

Alan Schrum, Mortgage Area Manager, Sunflower Bank

Alan Schrum

Greenwood Village, CO

Jim King Mortgage Loan Originator, Sunflower Bank

Jim King

Vancouver, WA

Kelly McReynolds, Mortgage Loan Originator, Sunflower Bank and First National 1870

Kelly McReynolds

Santa Fe/Los Alamos, NM

Luke Baker, Mortgage Loan Originator, Sunflower Bank

Luke Baker

Spokane, WA

Nelson Howe, Mortgage Loan Originator, Sunflower Bank

Nelson Howe

Greenwood Village

Steve Howard, Mortgage Branch Manager, Sunflower Bank

Steve Howard

Phoenix, AZ



Leadership Mastery

Awarded to the manager who oversees the highest number of award recipients across the above categories.

Jay Affleck, Mortgage Loan Originator, Sunflower Bank

Jay Affleck

Spokane, WA

These leaders represent not only exceptional performance but also the momentum of what’s ahead. Together, we grow, thrive, and bring financial possibilities to life for our customers and communities.

Are you ready to build your future with Sunflower Bank?

Visit our Careers page to learn more and view opportunities in your area.

Read Our Next Story