Carl Stein, one of three Principals of the firm, is also Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer of Evergreen Mortgage Corporation dba Evergreen Ohana Group. Carl began his career in the mortgage business with Evergreen in 1993 and has solidified his place in the industry as a very dedicated member of the mortgage community. His strengths in residential, new construction, lot/land loans, investment, and small commercial properties make him an invaluable asset to the firm. Through continual knowledge of loan origination practices; from conventional, VA and subprime financing options involving product, parameter, and placement; Carl is considered a very astute student and professor of the mortgage industry. Born and raised in Portland and a fourth generation Oregonian, his dedication in helping people pursue homeownership and to share his Northwest heritage is his passion. His commitment to necessitate a smooth real estate transaction: “Honest counseling to assist customers in making sound loan decisions, cordial and efficient loan closings, and consistent correspondence throughout for all parties involved”.
Gary Stein
Founder
garys@evergreenohana.com
Education: B.S. Degree from Oregon State University
Graduate work in Economics from PSU
Gary is an established Oregonian going back three generations to the 1850's. With two sons and a granddaughter, there are now five generations of his family in Oregon.
During the past forty plus years, Gary has worked in many segments of the financial world, all the way from Bank Teller to Owner and Founder of a mortgage company. His skills do not end with mortgage banking, but encompass all areas of financing, including investing, corporate management, accounting and individual wealth management.
Even though Gary could retire, the idea does not even enter his mind. Mortgage banking is a big part of his life as he gets great satisfaction helping people with their financial needs. The phone calls, emails and letters he receives from past clients are very rewarding and go a long way to keeping him in the business.
Gary will continue to be available and looks forward to renewing all those former acquaintances.
John B. DesCamp, Sr.
Mortgage Banker
Johnd@evergreenohana.com
John DesCamp Sr. graduated magna cum laude from Seattle University and cum laude from Northwestern School of Law.
His work experience includes more than 40 years in banking, information technology, business and tax law, financial analysis, and investment banking. He has served in an advisory capacity with family-owned and closely held companies in the manufacturing, distribution, telecommunications, forest products and food processing industries.
He has been the CEO of two successful start-up companies and the co-founder of a regional law firm.
Mr. DesCamp's experience also includes service as a financial expert witness in questions involving company value and viability. He has been active in the residential mortgage industry since 2003.
Rockland Dunn
Mortgage Banker
rocklandd@evergreenohana.com
Rockland is a political science graduate from Oregon State University. He began his career in 1995 as a Real Estate Sales Representative for Polygon Northwest, one of the largest production builders in the region based out of Bellevue, Washington. In 1999 Rockland left Polygon NW to become a partner and Vice President of Operations for Firstmark Group, Inc., a real estate development and commercial construction company. Looking for a change of pace and better place to raise his family Rockland moved to Bend Oregon in 2002 where he began a career in residential mortgages.
Rockland has always enjoyed being involved in the community in which he lives. He is a Past President of the Central Oregon Chapter of the Oregon Association of Mortgage Professionals , a Past Associate Vice President of the Central Oregon Builders Association, a member of the City of Bend Budget Committee, the Ambassador's Circle for St. Charles Medical Center Foundation, Bend Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee, and a member of the Central Oregon Association of Realtors Government Affairs Committee. He has served on the North Gateway Redevelopment Board in Salem Oregon and the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee and is a graduate of both Leadership Salem and Leadership Bend. He was the 2006 Broker of the Year for the State of Oregon. In his free time Rockland enjoys golf, skiing, and anything outdoors.
Lana Strom
Operations Manager/Mortgage Banker
lanas@evergreenohana.com
Lana grew up in Colorado and she is a graduate of the University of Washington. Her career began in Bend shortly after college graduation when she and her husband were looking for a change of pace away from hectic, rainy Seattle. Like so many others, they found that sunny Central Oregon offers the best of just about everything. She has been a Mortgage Banker since 1994 and has witnessed the dynamic growth of Central Oregon. Lana volunteers on several Boards and Committees that promote the Mortgage Professional throughout the state of Oregon. She is passionate about her industry and thrilled to be a part of the Evergreen Ohana team.
Some of her professional accomplishments include:
2005 Broker of the Year for the State of Oregon
2006 Volunteer of the Year, OAMP
2007 Accomplished 40 under 40, Cascade Business News
Charter President, Central Oregon Chapter of the OAMP
2006-2008 OAMP Executive Board of Directors
Political Action Committee Contributor
2009-2010 Incoming State President, Oregon Association of Mortgage Pros.
Lana enjoys skiing, boating, camping and spending as much time as possible with her husband and two children.
Jeff Schluter
Mortgage Banker
jeffs@evergreenohana.com
Jeff was born and raised in Oregon, and graduated from Oregon State University in 1999. He has been working in the banking and finance industry since 2001 and enjoys helping people achieve the goal of homeownership. In 2004, Jeff and his family left the rainy side of Oregon to enjoy all that sunny Central Oregon has to offer. Jeff married his high school sweetheart Garra and they have two daughters Rhys and Stella. In his spare time you can find Jeff enjoying time with his family or golfing, skiing, and fishing. When fall hits you can always find Jeff enjoying watching the OSU Beaver football team with friends and family.
Brett Woodyard
Mortgage Banker
brettw@evergreenohana.com
Brett is a graduate of the University of Oregon with degrees in business and psychology. He worked for 10 years as an attorney negotiator for a nationwide insurance company. In 2000 Brett and his family moved to sunny Arizona where he began his career in the real estate/mortgage field, both as an investor and as a Loan Officer. Realizing that the Great Northwest truly does get in your blood, he and his family moved home to Bend, Oregon in 2005.
In Central Oregon, Brett has found a place he is proud to call home. He enjoys spending time with his wife Brenda and their two children, Alia and Jaxson. Brett and Brenda adopted their children here in Oregon and consider themselves the luckiest people in the world for it. Brett is very active, enjoying golf, biking, hiking, and music. He does confess a childish passion for football, most notable the Oregon Ducks and Seattle Seahawks. Brett hopes to one day rid himself of the football passion, but for now his friends and family give him continual support.
