More than just Mortgages

The Benchmark Way

Benchmark has been setting the industry standard since 1999. We have taken a different approach to the changes and challenges we face in our industry. You may find our approach to serving you refreshing: we are dynamic, yet focused. While others may give the impression that you are seen as just another transaction, we are committed to creating a long-term relationship with you and your family. We set the benchmark with our ethical standard.

Headquartered near Dallas TX, our network of mortgage professionals work with thousands of extremely satisfied clients just like you every month. We are dedicated to finding the right loans to help you better manage your personal mortgage needs. In short, we aspire to be your lender for life.

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Welcome.

"Benchmark is a remarkable community of mortgage professionals. At Benchmark, we have a clearly defined set of core values that we live out and practice every day. Having carefully selected each team member one person at a time, and with an average of over a decade of individual experience, we have assembled what we believe is the best team in the mortgage industry today. Not only does our team go the extra mile to serve our branches,  loan officers, and support teams, we also stand ready to deliver an exceptional experience that is second to none for our customers. Please reach out and let us know if we can help you take advantage of the Benchmark opportunity today."
- Jim McMahan, Executive Chairman & Partner
Jim McMahan, Executive Chairman & Partner

Leadership That Cares

Benchmark is helmed by top performing experts in their field. We know the difference having the right leadership makes. Excellence and service for our clients are always top of mind. Click on any image to find out more information on each leader.
Norman Koenigsberg
Norman Koenigsberg
Chief Executive Officer
Since:
2026
Stewart Hunter
Stewart Hunter
Founding Partner
Since:
1999
Jim McMahan
Jim McMahan
Executive Chairman and Partner
Since:
2008
James Poulin
James Poulin
President and Chief Operating Officer
Since:
2008
Shawn Poe
Shawn Poe
Chief Credit Officer
Since:
2004
John Kim
John Kim
Chief Financial Officer
Since:
2024
Traci Bell
Traci Bell
Chief Human Resources Officer
Since:
2017
Marie Smith
Marie Smith
Chief Compliance Officer
Since:
2020
Clay McMurray
Clay McMurray
Chief Marketing Officer
Since:
2025
Chad Fleming
Chad Fleming
Division President, Builder Division
Since:
2018
Chad Hardgrave
Chad Hardgrave
General Counsel, Regulatory and Compliance
Since:
2022
Brandon Cottone
Brandon Cottone
SVP Operations
Since:
2013
Margie Ambrosio
Margie Ambrosio
SVP Business Solutions
Since:
2025
Marshall Hunter
Marshall Hunter
VP Pricing and Rate Lock
Since:
2011
Alicia de Armas
Alicia de Armas
VP Direct & Enterprise Solutions PM
Since:
2024
Christian Kasa
Christian Kasa
VP, Controller
Since:
2025
Les Blotsky
Les Blotsky
VP Senior Trader
Since:
2024
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The Benchmark Way

Core Values lending. More than justs the numbers.

We're a community of mortgage professionals united by the Benchmark Core Values. These values drive our culture, shape our paradigm, and have been the foundation of our success. Five values, twenty-five pillars, one way of working with a Benchmark representative.

We're not just another mortgage company. We're a community of professionals serving homeowners across the USA.

01 Relationship
02 Positive Attitude
03 Excellence
04 Dynamic
05 Success
Core Value 01 of 05

Relationship

Relationships come first; all other things are secondary.

At Benchmark, we place our relationships above all other things. Our business is founded on preserving and strengthening all current and future relationships, which are the backbone of our company. Every person we choose to align with is thoughtfully and strategically selected.

The pillars of Relationship
Honesty
Loyalty
Empathy
Commitment
Core Value 02 of 05

Positive Attitude

Attitude is everything, and it either attracts or repels.

Benchmark Mortgage has made a decisive commitment to conduct ourselves with a positive attitude in all areas of our lives. We say it like this: when you reach the door to our office, walk in with a great attitude.

The pillars of Positive Attitude
Belief
Passion
Confidence
Simplicity
Enthusiasm
Core Value 03 of 05

Excellence

Not merely doing things well. Doing things exceptionally well.

For us, Excellence is not merely ‘doing things well’; it is ‘doing things exceptionally well.’ At Benchmark Mortgage, Excellence is a way of thinking and of action.

The pillars of Excellence
Dedication
Strategy
Knowledge
Growth
Efficiency
Effectiveness
Core Value 04 of 05

Dynamic

The twin engines of Benchmark Mortgage.

Creativity and Innovation is our edge, and sets us apart from the pack.

“It is how we WOW!”

Stewart Hunter, CEO and Founding Partner

The pillars of Dynamic
Creativity
Innovation
Adaptability
Marketability
Courage
Core Value 05 of 05

Success

Our gauge that ensures we are headed in the right direction.

We strive to be successful with every relationship, goal, and endeavor we experience. Success is our gauge that ensures we are headed in the right direction.

The pillars of Success
Teamwork
Targeted Goals
Alignment
Planning
Profitability