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Posted: June 12, 2008
Berman nominated for vice chairman elect of Mortgage Brokers Assoc.
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) has nominated Michael Berman, CMB, president of CW Capital as its vice chairman-elect. Berman will be elected by MBA members at the association's 95th Annual Convention, which will be held in October in San Francisco, California.
Berman's nomination was announced at MBA's President's Conference, which is held each June. An active member for more than two decades, his nomination reflects his ongoing service and dedication to MBA and its members. Berman currently serves on MBA's board of directors, commercial/multifamily board of governors (COMBOG) and the 2008 Fannie Mae DUS Advisory Council. He also served on the audit committee and chaired the strategic planning committee in 2007 and served on MBA's council to shape change in 2006.
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