Growing up, Mark Martinez always admired how hard his father worked as a loan officer. To see someone he looked up to helping others reach their goal of buying a home left an impression on him. When Mark became a loan officer, he had no idea that following in his father’s footsteps would be so fulfilling. Mark’s ability to bring his personal touch to every loan is one reason why he’s our employee spotlight for May 2023. Find out more about Mark below.
How long have you been at AFL:
Two years
What is your role:
Executive Mortgage Banker
Before working here, what was an interesting job you had:
When I was a freshman in college, I would referee kids’ flag football.
What has been your favorite part of working here:
My favorite part about working here has been the support I get on a day-to-day basis. Also, having access to Kurt allowed me to learn from him and how he has been successful in this business for nearly two decades.
If you could do any other job here, what would it be:
Only other job that would interest me would be a professional athlete (baseball or football).
What hobbies and interests do you have outside of work:
Hobbies outside of work are the gym, beach, and traveling.
What is your hidden talent:
My hidden talent is being able to sing.
What is your favorite quote:
John 13:7 – “Jesus replied, ‘You do not realize now what I am doing, but later you will understand.’”
Any other fun facts?
Traveling to Europe in July (Switzerland, Greece, Amsterdam, Belgium, and London).
