Government Relations Committee
Monitors issues relevant to the real estate finance industry and develops a proactive public affairs plan for TMBA, including increased member involvement in issues at both state and national levels when appropriate. Sub-committees provide guidance specific to the area they monitor that supports the association’s public affairs program and advocacy of the industry.
Chair
Tommy Bastian
Barrett Daffin Frappier Turner & Engel, LLP
Addison
Vice Chair
Rosemary E. Barbour
Beadles, Newman & Lawler, PC
Dallas
Vice Chair
David E. Frase, CMB, AMP
Southwest Securities, FSB
Arlington
Vice Chair
Lorrie Newby
First American Real Estate Information Services
Westlake
Vice Chair
Ian Wright
IMW Consulting, LLC
Dallas
Members
Everett L. Anschutz, Jr.
Robertson | Anschutz
Houston
Donald H. Blanchard
Plano
Jack Bryant
CBC Innovis
Fort Worth
Steve Builta
Hometrust Mortgage Co.
Austin
Matthew Haddock
Haddock Law Firm, LLP
Fort Worth
Jared Ihrig
Middleberg Riddle & Gianna
Dallas
Deanna Mellas
Gregg & Valby, LLP
Houston
Jason Pitarra
First Houston Mortgage, Ltd
Houston
Allan B. Polunsky
Polunsky & Beitel, LLP
San Antonio
Robert Power
Countrywide Home Loans, Inc.
Plano
Thomas Tallent
Colonial National Mortgage
Fort Worth
Thomas F. Vetters, II
Robertson | Anschutz
Austin
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