DML Fest Agenda

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15

11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. | Lunch & Check-In at Corp

  • Enjoy lunch, collect DML Fest swag, and network.

12:00 p.m.-12:15 p.m. | Welcome to DML Fest introduced by Mike Naylor

12:15 p.m.-12:45 p.m. | Networking Activity: 5-Minute Mixers (Work Edition)

  • Hosted by Dean Johnson
    • A fast-paced way to meet your teammates! Rotate through short conversations to learn about each
      other’s roles, projects, and maybe even a fun fact or two. Build connections and strengthen our team in a fun, interactive way.

1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m. | DML Playbook

  • Hosted by Ashley Mills
    • Dive into the new Customer Experience Workbook- your roadmap to delivering top-notch customer
      service throughout our loan process. From the first contact through to post-closing, creating a
      customer for life! We will focus on the proven, practical activities that can help build and strengthen
      customer relationships.

2:30 p.m.-3:15 p.m. | Break

  • Time to recharge with caffeine, stretch your legs, and sneak in a quick email check.

3:15 p.m.-4:30 p.m. | RUNDML: Top 10 Sales Strategies for Success

  • Hosted by Dean Johnson
    • Open discussion on sales best practices from Branch Managers. Not just for salespeople, all participants areencouraged!

4:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. | Fun and Games – Happy Hour (Theme: Unplugged & Unwind in the backyard)

  • Casual happy hour and dinner at corporate with pizza food truck, mini golf, axe throwing and live entertainment.

*Plus ones welcome.*

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16

8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. | Coffee Truck at Corp: Lattes & Continental Breakfast

  • Kickstart the day with coffee and casual conversations with your DML teammates.

10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. | Breakout Session: Operations

  • Hosted by Erin Naylor and Ops Team
    • How Underwriters Review Files & How to Limit Conditions
      • BluePrint and AccountChek
      • Best practices for notes & documentation
      • Panel discussion with attending UWs

11:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. | Break

  • Grab a snack, catch your breath, and clear out a few texts before we roll on.

12:00 p.m.-12:45 p.m. | Lunch

  • Informal lunch with peers, encouraging cross-departmental interaction.

1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m. | Guest Speaker: Dr. Arman Taghizadeh (Dr. T)

  • The Mindset Experience: Control the Controllables. +Q&A

2:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m. | Break

  • Celebrate the day’s wins—and yes, now’s your chance to return those calls guilt-free!

3:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m. | Products/Pricing and Q/A with Non QM Underwriters

  • Hosted by Chris Naylor and Steph Ferguson
    • Overview of available loan programs
    • Non-QM roundtable / Q&A with Non-QM UWs with Erin Brown and Ericka McElduff

5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. | Unwind at Inverness Brewery

  • Kick back with local brews, good food, live music, and good company at Inverness Brewery.

*Plus ones welcome.*

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17

8:00 a.m.-9:15 a.m. | Coffee Truck at Corp: Lattes & Continental Breakfast

  • Fuel up for a day of fun with a hand-crafted coffee.

9:15 a.m.-10:30 a.m. | Guest Speaker: Dustin Sitton from Incite Automation

  • Artificial Intelligence: Trends and Applications
    • Explore where AI is headed
    • Understand practical applications both at work and in personal life
    • Discuss emerging tools, best practices, and ethical considerations
    • Opportunity for Q&A and sharing ideas on leveraging AI effectively

10:30 a.m.-11:15 a.m. | Break

  • Fuel up, refresh, and take care of those calls or emails—you’ll be glad you did!

11:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Q3 Recognition Meeting: Celebrating Our MVPs & Company Updates

  • Celebrating MVPs with team achievements and “DML All-Star” awards.

12:45 p.m.-7:00 p.m. | Field Day and Crab Feast

  • Enjoy a field day packed with games, then head to Nick’s Crab House for fresh steamed crabs, great music, and a relaxed, friendly atmosphere.
    • 12:45 p.m. – Depart for Volo (another great time to catch up on emails)
    • 1:15 p.m.-4:00 p.m. – Field Day at Volo
    • 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. – Crab at Nicks from (buses depart back to Corp)

*Plus ones are welcome for Crab Fest.*

CONTACT INFORMATION

Mary DiMascio | 443.842.0693 | mdimascio@directmortgageloans.com

Jamie Lopez | 410.804.2710 | jlopez@directmortgageloans.com