New exec will continue to lead his branch while managing new responsibilities
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Mid America Mortgage has announced the promotion of Michael Cooksey to executive managing director of production.
In his new role, Cooksey will oversee the company's network of retail branches nationwide. He will also be responsible for the recruitment and on-boarding of new branches.
Cooksey founded Mid America's highest performing branch in Texas, The Cooksey Team, which drives nearly $300 million in annual origination volume. He will continue to manage the branch, according to the firm.
"As head of Mid America's most successful branch, Michael Cooksey has succeeded by establishing a unique vision and mission for his branch and developing essential leadership and management skills amongst his team members, which has allowed those professionals to grow and develop their own teams under The Cooksey Team and Mid America Mortgage umbrella," said Mid America Chief Executive Officer Jeff Bode. "In his new role, Cooksey will be able to deliver this same mentorship and coaching to all Mid America branches to help them drive growth and achieve their goals."
"Leading by example has always been a core tenant of my personal management philosophy. It's something that I have put into practice daily as head of The Cooksey Team and that I will continue to do in my new role at Mid America," Cooksey said. "For me, it's not just enough to help a branch close more loans. The real growth happens when branch managers are equipped with the coaching and leadership skills necessary to develop their own brand and actually build a better business. Mid America truly allows branches to create and maintain their own culture, and it's my job to help them find what those things are and then help them create the roadmap in which to get there."
