Jim Picard, CMB

Vice President, Home Loans

NMLS# 1433984

Jim Picard oversees loan origination efforts for the credit union and has extensive experience in the financial industry, most recently as the District Manager at GMAC Mortgage LLC, where he and his team were recognized on a national level for sales and production.  Picard graduated from Old Dominion University with a bachelor’s degree, majoring in Business Administration and Management and is a Navy veteran. His career has focused on mortgage lending with companies such as Alaska Housing Finance Corporation, City Mortgage and Premier Mortgage.   Picard is a past president of the Alaska Mortgage Bankers Association and the first Alaskan to be awarded the Mortgage Bankers Association Certified Mortgage Banker (CMB) designation.   Jim also holds the Accredited Mortgage Professional (AMP) and the Competent Toastmaster (CTM) designations.   He has spent 28 years specializing in helping Alaskans achieve the dream of home ownership.  In his off time Jim enjoys touring Alaska and the U.S. on a motorcycle.