Mike Bertrand
Phone: 337-540-9034
Philip Porche
Phone: 337-312-1317
Philip Porche has been a licensed Loan Officer at Louisiana Mortgage Associates since July of 2008, where he has surpassed expectations required of a young affiliate. He has rapidly become one of LMA’s most consistent producers, as well as, a top seller within the company. Philip attributes his success to establishing excellent relationships with clients while making them his number one priority. He prides himself as an honest, straight forward Loan Officer who presents every aspect of the loan origination in its entirety so that each client is fully informed throughout the process.
Philip was born and raised in Lake Charles where he attended Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic School and St. Louis Catholic High School. He graduated from McNeese State University in 2005 where he acquired a degree in Business Management and Marketing. Philip was a member of Kappa Alpha Order and held the office of corresponding secretary his junior year and is still an active alumnus.
Philip is also involved in several other organizations including the Chamber Leadership Alumni, McNeese Business Alumni, Business Networking International, Fusion Five and the Lake Charles Racquet Club, where he served as team captain in the mixed doubles league. He currently attends the McNeese Chapel and enjoys giving back to the community by supporting local charity events.
As far as leisure activities, Philip takes pleasure in playing tennis, fishing and deer hunting. He also is an avid musician and can play the drums, guitar and piano. Philip has traveled throughout Europe and Australia which has enabled him to understand and appreciate people from all different walks of life. When he is able to vacation, he enjoys visiting his family’s second home in Nova Scotia, Canada.
Scott Boudreaux
Phone: 337-312-1336
Scott Boudreaux has been a Loan Officer at Louisiana Mortgage Associates since 2007, but as been in the industry for over ten years. Scott is currently and consistently the annual leader in sales production, income and customer service. He has strived to build his own business referral list and has brought significant value to the office, as well as, raised his co workers level of play by challenging them and implementing a point system for daily goals. This includes attending sales meetings, visiting local merchants, joining different civic clubs and even going door to door to explain the benefits of refinancing. Scott has implemented several sales programs and tactics that are used by the company that helped not only build the company, but a database of thousands of people.
Scott was born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana, but made the move to Lake Charles when he married his wife, Eve; they have two children, Colin and Ella. Scott grew up in New Orleans where he attended Ridgewood preparatory school and graduated with honors in 1995. After that, he attended Nicholls State University and studied business administration until 2000.
Scott began his career in the mortgage business, with AFI Mortgage, where he exceeded every production goal set by the company and set new record highs for sales. Although Scott was new to the business, he was able to set up key relationships through a referral system that he cultivated into a yearly, multi-million dollar production program.
Seeing the advantages of networking in the community, he joined many civic organizations, such as Rotary, The Elite Lions Club and Board of Realtors just to name a few. Not only did this enhance his networking throughout the community, but it has also helped him to raise money for scholarships for local students and the homeless. Scott is currently very active in the Lake Charles community, including the greater Lake Charles Rotary Club, where he serves as an auction chair member. He has helped raise over $50,000 per year for local scholarships and charities. Scott is also a charter member of the Elite Lions Club of Lake Charles, where he raised thousands of dollars for eyeglasses for needy people in the community. Scott is a member of the Chamber of Commerce of Lake Charles and the Homeless Coalition. These key programs along with several others allow him to be in involved in the community on a daily basis.
Scott achieved the top sales position within the company after only six months of employment and his annual sales and commissions have continued to increase. I sought out a position with a company that would not cap out my production bonus, leading Scott to Louisiana Mortgage Associates. Scott is extremely happy to be with a company that allows him the freedom to do his job to the best of his ability without capping his income and potential. He loves that he has made Louisiana Mortgage Associates his home.
Susan Buller
Phone: 337-312-1338
Susan Buller has been a Production Assistant at Louisiana Mortgage since July 2010. Susan has a background in accounting and bookkeeping and supervised several hurricane relief projects. She worked directly with the Corps of Engineers during clean up for Hurricane Rita in Cameron and Calcasieu Parish, as well as, spearheading the fastest hurricane relief effort recorded today, where she worked with FEMA, the city of Houston, and Harris County for Hurricane Ike. Susan also worked as an Elevation Specialist to receive grant money for those affected by flooding from Hurricane Rita. Susan’s compassion for others is the driving force behind her work ethic, which reflects in her relationships with her clients and co-workers.
Susan was born and raised in Lake Charles, but has also lived in Florida and Texas. Susan is married to Stephen Buller and they have one son together, Ethan. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from McNeese State University and was a member of Phi Mu Sorority.
Susan was a Contraband dancer and a member of the Young American Jazz Ballet Company and is currently active in the Phi Mu Alumni Association. Susan is also an enthusiastic bowler and is a member of the Lake Charles Women’s Bowling Association (L.C.W.B.A) where she has taken her team to multiple championships including, the Women’s City Tournament in 2009 and 2010 and the Women’s State Tournament in 2010.
Tammy Williams
Phone: 337-312-1341
Tammy Williams has been a Loan Production Assistant at Louisiana Mortgage Associates since January 2011. Tammy processes residential mortgage loans and ensures LMA’s borrowers a quick and easy loan transaction. Tammy thrives on efficiency and her ability to communicate effectively with underwriters results in quicker turn times for everyone involved.
Tammy is from Savannah, Georgia and has been in the residential mortgage lending industry since April of 1997. Since that time, she has worked at Nationwide INS and as a Loan Originator at GMC Mortgage in Beaufort, South Carolina. Tammy believes continuing her education is of the utmost importance and is constantly enrolling in courses that keep her up to date on the most revisions and has done so by taking several classes, including an income tax class with Liberty Mutual, insurance classes at Nationwide, as well as, a few mortgage and processing courses.
Tammy has three children, April, Bobby and Brandon and two grandchildren, who still live in Georgia. In between processing loans for Louisiana Mortgage, and keeping her clients happy, she occasionally takes long weekends to spend time with them.
Tim Levoy
Phone: 337-533-8677
Tim Levoy has been employed at Louisiana Mortgage Associates since 2007. Tim surpasses the ideal Loan Officer’s expectations by going the extra mile to make his clients feel more like family instead of just another loan. He is more than happy to meet with clients at their home or work so they do not have to rearrange their schedule or take time off to travel to our office.
Tim was born in Lake Charles and graduated from South Beauregard High School. He proudly served in the United States Air Force as an E-5 Technical Sgt. and is the father of two daughters, Jacilyn, 14 and Rayni, 7.
Tim is actively involved with the March of Dimes in Lake Charles and currently serves on the Board of Directors Acadian Division. Tim was also elected as the Chairman of the 2012 March for Babies walk.
Timmy Dronet
Phone: 337-533-8677
Timmy Dronet is currently a licensed Loan Originator through the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System, and has worked at Louisiana Mortgage Associates since April 2009. He has a degree in Business Management and over six years of experience in the Banking Industry and two years of experience in the Mortgage Industry.
Timmy focuses on building relationships with his clients by earning their trust. He hopes to have the opportunity to not only benefit his current clients, but to assist his client’s family and friends when making such a big investment as well. Educating his clients and treating them with fairness and respect is the way Timmy believes he will earn trust and credibility to separate him from others in the industry.
Timmy was born and raised in Southwest Louisiana, with four brothers, and one sister. His parents had him involved in sports and community activities since he was a child. Timmy is currently involved in Moss Bluff Buddy Ball and enjoys staying active by playing a variety of sports.
Tina Scuderi
Phone: 337-312-1332
Tina Scuderi has been with Louisiana Mortgage Associates since March 2011, and is currently in training to become a Loan Officer. Prior to joining LMA, Tina worked for H&R Block as a tax preparer for two years. She has several years of experience in bookkeeping and has also worked for local glass shops in the community for 12 years. Tina believes that truly listening and understanding the clientele’s wants and needs are of the utmost importance in creating a successful business relationship.
Although she was born in Arkansas, Tina was raised in Lake Charles, where she graduated from Iowa High School. She has been a resident of Moss Bluff for the last 16 years with her two sons, Nicholas, 22 and Matthew, 19. Tina was a volunteer with Moss Bluff Dixie Youth when her sons played baseball and worked with the ladies auxiliary to run the concession stand at the ball games.
In her down time, Tina enjoys exercising and spending time with family and friends. She is one of eight children and when the holidays come around, she is more than likely coordinating the next major family get together.
Tracy Hayden
Phone: 337-312-1321
Tracy Hayden is a Loan Officer at Louisiana Mortgage Associates and manages the Sulphur branch office. Even though Tracy holds multiple titles, she is committed to loan originating, working closely with her clients and maintaining high levels of loan closings while adequately training the next generation of loan officers, as well as, specializing in V.A. mortgages.
Tracy has over 26 years of experience in the banking and mortgage industries. She has worked at Hibernia Bank, Atlanta Home Mortgage, Dunn Mortgage and 1st Mortgage before joining Louisiana Mortgage in September of 2008. Tracy is exceptionally knowledgeable in all aspects of the mortgage industry because of her extensive background and is adamant in educating her clients and associates.
Tracy is a grandmother of three, and in her spare time there is nothing more she enjoys than spending time with her grandchildren.
