About Keith W. Thompson...
My career has focused on housing and housing finance. I have been recognized for my loan production throughout my career and have managed for several companies the loan origination departments and owned my own mortgage banking operation. Also, I have been involved with the education and training of lenders, real estate professionals and the public for several years. I was a trainer for the RD/IHDA programs, conducted training for the McLean County Board of Realtors, Livingston County Board of Realtors, Coalition of Affordable Housing and have conducted monthly first time home buyer training/seminars for the past several years in McLean County. I am presently serving on the Board of the McLean County United Way, the Livingston and McLean County Coalition for Affordable Housing Board, the Easter Seals Facilities Board and the Community Action Network Board and the Partnership for Homeownership Board.
WORK HISTORY
2000-Present Mortgage Loan Originator for National City Mortgage Services
1995-2000 Vice President of Mortgage Lending, Bank of Illinois, Normal, IL
Responsible for originations and profitability of mortgage lending department. The origination operations included Rantoul, Springfield, Peoria and Bloomington-Normal markets. As a working manager, I also maintained high levels of personal originations, reaching over $60 million annually in 1998.
1989-1995 President, Partners Financial, Ltd.
As Owner and President, of a company that consistently originated $100 million plus in the Bloomington-Normal, Rantoul and Springfield markets, I was responsible for all aspects of the mortgage banking operation.
1987-1989 Production Manager, Household Bank of Chicago, IL
Responsible for the production of downstate originations. Opened office operations in the downstate markets of Champaign, Peoria, Springfield and Bloomington. Hired and trained loan officers in these markets and maintained the top originators position within nationwide company, receiving several awards and trips for accomplishments.
EDUCATION
BA., Business Administration and Economics, Franklin College, Franklin, Ind.
Graduate classes toward MBA, Illinois State University, Normal, IL. Also, took several correspondence classes and attended the Kellogg School for mortgage banking education.