Gershman Mortgage Promotes Four Employees to Officer Roles

Recognized for leadership, performance and customer service excellence 

St. Louis – January 5, 2026 – Gershman Mortgage, a leading independent mortgage lender focused on on-time closings, announced today the promotion of four employees to officer roles in recognition of their leadership, performance and commitment to customer service. Ben Helmerich (NMLS #1991049) and Amber Moser (NMLS #1996946) have been named Vice Presidents. Courtney Jett and Matt Ortinau have been promoted to Assistant Vice President roles. 

Helmerich is a residential loan officer at the company’s Benton, Kentucky location and joined Gershman Mortgage in 2021. He is recognized for his strong market knowledge and his commitment to working with borrowers as they navigate buying a home in his area. 

Moser is a residential loan officer based in Gershman Mortgage’s Northwest Arkansas location and has been with the company since 2022. She has more than five years of industry experience and is known for her dedication to guiding borrowers through the homebuying process.  

Jett has been with Gershman Mortgage since 2017 and works in the Compliance department at the company’s corporate headquarters. Ortinau joined Gershman Mortgage in 2015 and works in Disclosures at the same location. 

“These promotions reflect the dedication each of them brings to Gershman Mortgage,” said Adam Mason, President of the Single Family Division at Gershman Mortgage. “Amber, Ben, Courtney and Matt live out our core values every day through their honesty, integrity and commitment to putting customers first. Whether they are working directly with borrowers or supporting the systems and processes that protect them, each plays a critical role in helping families and communities achieve homeownership. We’re excited to see their continued impact across the company.”  

About Gershman Mortgage

Founded in 1955 and headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, Gershman Mortgage is an independent mortgage lender licensed in 22 states and continues to grow its geographic footprint. The company offers a broad range of residential loan programs, including conventional, FHA, VA, USDA, jumbo, non-QM, and HELOCs, as well as multi-family financing. Gershman Mortgage also operates as a correspondent lender. The lender is known for closing loans on time and guiding borrowers through the home financing process. Its mission is rooted in honesty, integrity, an entrepreneurial spirit, and putting customers first – values that drive its customer-centric approach and commitment to lasting relationships.  

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