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The scholarship is in memory of longtime President, Al Will, whose tenure with Gershman Mortgage started in 1962 and lasted 56 years. He served as President for 20 years until his retirement in 2018. This is the fifth year of Al’s memorial scholarship.

St. Louis, Missouri – June 3, 2024 – Gershman Mortgage, a leader in the mortgage industry, has recently announced the recipient of the Albert J. Will Jr. Memorial Scholarship, Alisa Sonnik. “Alisa is a senior at the University of Central Missouri studying Finance and has been accepted to UCM’s MBA program.  Alisa is also a part-time loan officer assistant in our Sedalia branch.  We commend Alisa on her academic achievements, extracurricular activities, determination, and hard work.  We wish Alisa continued success and good luck as she pursues her future educational and career goals.” -Adam Mason, President  

Alisa Sonnik, recipient of the 2024 Albert J. Will Memorial Scholarship.

On behalf of the scholarship committee, thank you to all applicants to our scholarship program.  The process of deciding a winner was a challenging one, especially when the applicant pool was composed of so many highly qualified candidates.  We wish all applicants good luck in their future endeavors.  Thank you for your interest in the Albert J. Will Jr. Scholarship.


Gershman Mortgage has been a leader in the mortgage industry since 1955.

Communities, families, and homes are at the heart of what we do at Gershman Mortgage.  Our founding principles are based on the core values of honesty, integrity, the entrepreneurial spirit, and putting our customers first.  We are passionate and committed to customer service and strive to ensure that we exceed the expectations of our customers.  We are a customer-centric company devoted to creating and maintaining long-lasting relationships.


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