J. Tony Thompson, CMB, is the founder & CEO of the National Association of Minority Mortgage Bankers of America (NAMMBA), an organization dedicated to increasing the engagement of women, millennials and minorities with the Mortgage Bankers Association at the local, state and national level. Since its inception in 2016, NAMMBA has grown to over 25 chapters and 3,000+ members nationwide. Tony has more than 15 years of experience, leading and building high-performance sales teams. As the founder/CEO of NAMMBA, Tony’s vision is to create a platform in which women, millennials and minorities can connect, grow and become leaders in the mortgage industry while providing a platform to recruit and train the next generation of mortgage professionals. Tony received his B.S. from South Carolina State University in Business Administration and an MBA from Webster University. In 2011, he received his Certified Mortgage Banker (CMB) designation from the Mortgage Bankers Association. Tony is also a graduate of the MBA Future Leaders Program. Over the last several years, he has been recognized and featured in many industry publications for his dedication to the community and the mortgage industry. Finally, Tony serves on the board of directors for several non-profit organizations and is a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.