Ernie Graham is CEO and Co-Founder of Homebot, which he started in 2015 with a simple but powerful idea: instead of making people feel rich, help them actually become rich through smarter home finance decisions.

Ernie’s entrepreneurial journey is nothing short of remarkable. His academic background includes a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from the University of Kentucky and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Tulsa. What sets Ernie’s career apart is his divergence from familial roots in engineering to enter the fiercely competitive domain of sales in Silicon Valley. In 2010, he founded Social BIOS, where he served as Chairman, and in 2015, he co-founded Homebot, which was sold to private equity firm Alpine Partners in 2021. Through these experiences, Ernie solidified his standing as a major influencer in the real estate fintech sector.

Fair warning: he’s got strong opinions about market opportunities and isn’t shy about sharing them.

John has been in the mortgage lending industry since 2004 and has held leadership responsibilities in the New Jersey, Florida and California markets. He came to Certainty Home Lending after 15 years with one of the world’s largest global banks, where he most recently held the role of Market Leader for their Wealth Management division. In that role, John oversaw 20 wealth management loan officers supporting the bank’s financial advisors and private bank client associates in the greater Los Angeles and Southern California region, leading the Los Angeles market to become number one in both 2021 and 2022.
John came to Southern California in July of 2015 as the Area Lending Manager for Santa Monica/Ocean Cities market. There, he grew his team of loan officers, which quickly earned the #1 production ranking with over $2 billion in volume in 2019.

Previously, John served in the South Florida market as an Area Lending Manager. During his time in Florida, he was regularly asked to speak at real estate industry events produced by organizations such as the Miami and Fort Lauderdale Associations of REALTORS. In 2014, he was named President of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP) of South Florida, where he worked to empower that community to better realize the dream of home ownership. He later served on the National Board of NAHREP as a Chapter Trainer.

John began his career as a mortgage loan officer, assisting in the recovery from the foreclosure crisis by serving multicultural, low and moderate income borrowers and becoming the bank’s leading producer in volume for those markets.

John received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Rutgers University. Today, he lives in Marina Del Rey with his wife and dog.

Jake Vermillion is Chief Marketing Officer at Mortgage Champions, where he helps lenders fix broken sales processes and align marketing with what actually drives results. Built on Dale Vermillion’s OthersFirst philosophy, the Mortgage Champions team has trained over a million loan officers and partnered with 600+ organizations to boost trust, conversions, and long-term customer retention.

Recognized as a 2025 HousingWire Rising Star, Mortgage Maverick, and Top Voice in Mortgage Marketing, Jake blends relational sales strategy with modern digital insight to move leaders beyond tactics toward sustainable impact.

Follow Jake’s insights with 10,000+ professionals on LinkedIn or reach him at jake@mortgagechampions.com.

Erin Langevin joined Guild Mortgage when it acquired her previous firm, Liberty Financial Group, in 2008. In January 2025, Erin transitioned to Senior Vice President, Production Strategic Initiatives – a newly created role focused solely on strategic processes, systems and related initiatives. In this role, Erin will help Guild navigate the ever-changing mortgage industry, transform our systems and processes and support innovations for years into the future.

Erin was promoted to Guild’s corporate production operations department in 2010, where she was responsible for all processing training and enhancing the technology and systems supporting operations. She was selected as Vice President of Retail Operations in 2014 and named Senior Vice President in January 2018. Her responsibilities have included management of Guild’s retail processing, underwriting and closing/funding, and technology and systems that support Guild’s operations personnel. Additionally, she oversaw training for staff in each of these areas. Her leadership has been instrumental in expanding the depth and expertise of mortgage operations that has enabled Guild to grow into one of the nation’s top independent mortgage lenders.

She started in the mortgage industry in 1998 as a marketing assistant and later worked as a loan officer assistant before transitioning into operations. Erin has been managing operations since 2004 and initially served as operations manager of the Mountain Region when she started at Guild.

Dan is a Senior Partner and the former head of McKinsey’s Real Estate Finance practice. Dan’s work focuses on operational performance improvement, digital design and build, and commercial excellence. For more than two decades, he has worked with national and regional lenders, real estate brokerages, mortgage insurers, mortgage servicers, builders, technology firms, and government housing agencies. In addition to his work in real estate, he also works with clients in energy, infrastructure and other aspects of the built environment. Dan holds an A.B. from Princeton University and a J.D. from Harvard Law School.

Tony Blodgett is an experienced Certified Mortgage Banker® with over 28 years in the industry. He currently serves as Executive Vice President, National Retail Sales at New American Funding, where he leads retail for the Western United States. In this role, Tony develops and executes effective sales strategies and oversees growth, profitability, and performance, ensuring continued expansion, leadership, and retention. 

Prior to joining New American Funding, Tony served as the President and COO of Mortgage Advisory Group, where he oversaw all aspects of the company’s operations and was instrumental in driving significant growth in both revenue and market share.

Tony’s passion for the industry led him to host the podcast, Market Shares, where he interviews industry experts, shares insights on what’s happening in today’s mortgage market, and provides strategies to help grow your market share.

In addition to his professional achievements, Tony is a dedicated family man. He is happily married and proud to be a father of three children, two daughters and a son.

Tony’s commitment to continuous self-improvement is evident in his passion for martial arts. He holds a second-degree black belt and applies the principles of discipline and perseverance to both his personal and professional endeavors.

Tony’s diverse background, extensive experience in the mortgage banking industry, and his dedication to his family and personal growth make him a well-rounded and respected leader in the field. He is known for his strategic vision, exceptional leadership skills, and commitment to excellence, making him a valuable asset to New American Funding and the mortgage banking industry as a whole.
Follow Tony Blodgett’s Podcast here:  www.marketshares.com  or on IG @marketsharespodcast

Amit Gupta is the Co-Founder and CEO of Opensense. He leads the company’s vision and strategy, helping organizations transform everyday email communication into a powerful channel for branding, compliance, and growth. With a focus on innovation and customer success, Amit drives Opensense’s mission to make every email a brand moment that delivers real business outcomes.

Bobby is the Co-Founder and Chief Customer Officer at Opensense. He works across all areas of the business to ensure customers get maximum value from the platform every day. From building strong relationships to driving account growth, Bobby is focused on helping organizations turn their everyday communication into meaningful business outcomes.

Mark Hansen is Executive Vice President of Product at CMG Financial, bringing over 20 years of experience in the mortgage industry. With a unique blend of software engineering expertise and product leadership, Mark has led transformative initiatives across both lender and vendor environments. His career spans direct retail operations as well as technology platforms, giving him a well-rounded perspective on the challenges and opportunities in modern mortgage lending. At CMG, he focuses on building scalable, customer-centric solutions that drive innovation and improve both the loan officer and the borrower experience.