Steve (far right) being inducted with his fellow WMBA board members.

Earlier this month, the Wisconsin Mortgage Bankers Association announced a newly elected state board of directors — including senior mortgage lender Steve Luebke.

Steve’s term is for three years. Board members are expected to serve on committees, and he will also continue to work as a liaison with the WMBA’s Milwaukee chapter, which he previously led as president.

“I want to be able to assist with outreach to mortgage lenders who are not active in the WMBA. The membership can grow if we make mortgage bankers aware of our focus as a local, state, and national advocate for the industry,” Steve said of his aspirations for his term. He notes that both the state organization and local chapters offer educational and networking opportunities to WMBA members. “Additionally, I want to have increased participation from current members at our state and local events.”

In keeping with that goal, the Milwaukee chapter will resume its participation in the Milwaukee County Zoo’s a la Carte at the Zoo festival in August, after a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19. This summer’s musical lineup includes Top 40 country band Bella Cain, ’90s alternative rockers the Spin Doctors, Chicago rock band Plain White T’s, and Latin jazz fusion group De La Buena.

“Steve’s long history in the mortgage business and his ability to stay on top of current events affecting the industry will be very valuable to the WMBA and the member institutions,” said SVP consumer credit sales Mike Kellman.