Our Branch Manager
Marty Preston | NMLS #20984
Marty Preston is a Certified Mortgage Planner and Branch Manager with Benchmark Mortgage. Both his personal production team and his offices rank among the elite in the nation in virtually every statistical category originating over $400 million in loans and serving over 1,600 families each year.
Their success is widely a result of their ability to provide WOW! service which is why almost 100% of their clients are by referral only. A big part of that WOW! has been their willingness to meet face to face with every client to ensure that the selected loan strategy is ideal and properly meets each family’s needs and circumstances. Their system for communicating throughout the process is unmatched as every client is made aware during their initial consultation of every document and every step necessary for a successful and stress-free closing. After that it only gets better as everyone receives a weekly update in writing of every action taken along with a real-time accounting of where the file is in process. Putting the cherry on top, every client receives a personalized reserved parking space, a customized mortgage plan, their top-ten written guarantees, an assorted offering of refreshments and even a customized umbrella if the weather isn’t cooperating when you are ready to leave. WOW!
Marty graduated from the University of Kentucky’s Gatton School of Business earning a B.S. degree in Accounting. His accounting background has not only been a great asset in advising self-employed clients, but also in creating and drafting tax-saving strategies for clients with a variety of backgrounds. In 2004, Marty traveled to Washington where he became the first Certified Mortgage Planner in Kentucky. Marty is a past VP of the Kentucky Association of Mortgage Professionals where he assisted in drafting regulations that increased transparency for consumers and he currently serves on the board of directors for the Christian Appalachian Project (CAP).
Marty and his wife Ragan have been married for 25 years and live in Lexington, Kentucky, with their four children. When Marty isn’t busy studying mortgage strategy or meeting with clients he enjoys spending time with his family. They are avid sports fans so you may catch them watching one of their children competing in golf (Jansen plays for Vanderbilt University), baseball, basketball or volleyball (Jack, Hagan and Ava compete for LCA). Or definitely cheering on the Wildcats in Rupp Arena or at Kroger Field.
Please contact us today at 859-967-1777 for prompt assistance. Whether you are considering the purchase of a new home or refinancing your existing home loan, we appreciate the opportunity to serve you!
Our Loan Officers
Bradley Hacker
Senior Mortgage Planner
NMLS #22435
Office: 859-977-5239
1084 E New Circle Rd #200
Lexington , KY 40505
Licensed in Kentucky.
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David Willoughby
Senior Mortgage Planner
NMLS #20146
Office: 859-536-7643
1084 E New Circle Rd #200,
Lexington , KY 40505
Licensed in FL, IN, KY, OH, TN, and WA.
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Susan Hatfield
Senior Mortgage Planner
NMLS #58306
Office: 859-977-5236
119 S Collins St
Richmond, KY 40475
Licensed in Kentucky.
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Casey VanHoose
Senior Mortgage Planner
NMLS #23029
Office: 859-977-5897
1084 E New Circle Rd #200,
Lexington , KY 40505
Licensed in Kentucky.
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Riley Burton
Senior Mortgage Planner
NMLS #22229
Office: 859-977-5237
1084 E New Circle Rd #200
Lexington , KY 40505
Licensed in Kentucky.
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Tiffany Garrard
Senior Mortgage Planner
NMLS #15421
Office: 859-309-0205
1084 E New Circle Rd #200
Lexington , KY 40505
Licensed in GA, KY, and TN.
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Devin Buckner
Senior Mortgage Planner
NMLS #2436722
Office: 859-699-1233
1084 E New Circle Rd #200
Lexington, KY 40505
Licensed in KY and AZ.
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Leslie Ricketts
Senior Mortgage Planner
NMLS #823398
Office: 859-899-0532
1084 E New Circle Rd #200
Lexington, KY 40505
Licensed in Kentucky.
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Justin Galloway
Senior Mortgage Planner
NMLS #1677642
Cell: 615-594-4260
1084 E New Circle Rd #200
Lexington, KY 40505
Licensed in TN, FL, and KY.
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Maria Grisby
Senior Mortgage Planner
NMLS #2153815
Office: 859-977-5931
Cell: 859-308-0114
1084 E New Circle Rd #200
Lexington, KY 40505
Licensed in Kentucky
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Our Staff
Melissa Ryan
Production Partner to Marty Preston
Sharon Floyd
Production Partner to Marty Preston
Tami Brown
Executive Assistant to Marty Preston
Cameron Bailey
Production Partner to Brad Hacker
Lisa Hager
Production Partner to Susan Hatfield
Sara Hatfield
Administrative Assistant to Susan Hatfield
Courtney Smith
Administrative Assistant to Susan Hatfield
Jacob Cook
Administrative Assistant
Ana Bravo
Loan Officer Assistant, David Willoughby Team
Amanda Kerr
Administrator of Branch Operations
Bobby Fulks
Branch Operations Manager
Jenny Moss
Regional Operations Manager
Kelsea Fitzpatrick
Marketing Coordinator
Melissa Truex
In-House Closer
Casey Robinson
Branch IT Assistant
Morgan Heath
IT Project Manager
Tracey Moore
Partner Relationship Manager
If we are not working for you yet, please call 859-293-0411 today!
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We pride ourselves in being the best in the business. Our client-focused approach is a point of pride, and a major part of what has enabled our team to help many clients with a dream make their dreams into a reality.