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MLO Success Stories

Sunflower Bank takes pride in our Mortgage Loan Originators, dedicating ourselves to their success and growth in the mortgage industry. Our team comprises of hardworking sales employees who consistently push their limits and show continuous growth. Here are a few stories spotlighting those remarkable individuals and their achievements.

  • 2025 Petals of Prestige Mortgage Sales Award Recipients

    Sunflower Bank is proud to recognize our 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 throughout 2025.

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  • Jed Anantasomboon: Driving Success Through Support and Ambition

    Focused, energetic, and ambitious, Jed Anantasomboon, Mortgage Regional Sales Manager in Plano, TX, has built his career through action and accountability. After 14 years in diverse mortgage roles, he sought an organization where he could move fast, avoid roadblocks, and chase opportunity. He found that in Sunflower Bank, joining in 2020 and growing his production and team year after year.

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  • Alan Schrum: Finding Success at Sunflower Bank After Years of Business Ownership

    Alan Schrum, a mortgage industry veteran with over 30 years of experience, has dedicated his career to helping people achieve their dreams of homeownership. For much of his professional life, Alan ran his own businesses. He’s owned and sold three mortgage companies over the years. In 2023, he felt ready for a change. While life as a small business owner offered many rewards, Alan found himself bogged down by tasks he didn’t enjoy, rather than thriving in the work he loved most.

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  • Steve Howard: Finding the Right Fit at Sunflower Bank

    After more than 30 years in the mortgage industry, Steve Howard, Regional Sales Manager in Phoenix, found his home at Sunflower Bank. With his strong work ethic and love of helping people, he’s built a high-performing team filled with passionate individuals, earned President’s Club honors seven years in a row, and hit major career milestones, all while chasing even bigger goals ahead.

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  • Tamra Carrell: Finding Renewed Passion and Success with the Right Team

    Tamra Carrell, a veteran mortgage loan originator (MLO) and mortgage sales manager, knows firsthand the impact of working for a mortgage lender that supports, empowers and inspires you. With more than two decades in the industry, she’s worked for her fair share of lenders and feels one thing’s for certain... Sunflower Bank’s mortgage lending division stands above the rest for its culture, leadership and operations.

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  • Callie Watkins: Building Enduring Connections and Success at Sunflower Bank

    For Callie Watkins, her role as a mortgage loan originator for Sunflower Bank is much more than a job - it’s a platform to forge enduring connections, impact lives and unleash her competitive spirit. With a passion for numbers, honed since childhood, and a fascination for real estate, especially from an investing mindset, Callie’s journey to success in mortgage lending was inevitable.

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  • Luke Baker: A Story of Success From the Greens to the Mortgage Industry

    It’s no secret that the mortgage loan industry is competitive, but that doesn’t deter Luke Baker and his team from their goals - it spurs them forward. With a relentless drive to serve his clients, friendly demeanor and the backing of Sunflower Bank, Luke has solidified his position as one of the top mortgage loan professionals in the Spokane, WA area.

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  • 2024 Guardian Mortgage President's Club Award Recipients

    In a closely contested race that extends throughout the year, the Guardian Mortgage President's Club Award recognized 10 mortgage loan originators who consistently go above and beyond achieving remarkable volume while maintaining impressive profitability.

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