Ron Insana
Managing Director
SAC Capital Advisors
Session: Opening General Session and Annual Business Meeting

Get the latest developments on the U.S. Treasury Department's historic action of putting the GSEs into conservatorship. Ron Insana, Managing Director of SAC Capital Advisors moderates this session with a number of industry leaders. Hear the Honorable James Lockhart, III, head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, discuss FHFA authority and roles. In addition, David M. Moffett, head of Freddie Mac and Herbert M. Allison Jr., chief executive of Fannie Mae will discuss their plans to move the GSEs forward. Don't miss the Opening General Session for key information from top government officials.

The Honorable James Lockhart
Director
Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA)
Session: Opening General Session and Annual Business Meeting

Prior to his appointment as head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, James B. Lockhart III was director (CEO) and chairman of the Oversight Board of the Federal Housing Finance Agency. Lockhart also co-founded and served as managing director of NetRisk, a risk management software and consulting firm serving major financial institutions, banks, insurance companies and investment management firms worldwide. He has an extensive background in financial services, including insurance, investment banking and pensions. He was nominated by President George W. Bush and confirmed by the U.S. Senate on June 15, 2006.

David Moffett
Chief Executive
Freddie Mac
Session: Opening General Session and Annual Business Meeting

David Moffett retired as vice chairman and chief financial officer of U.S. Bancorp in 2007, having served the company in this capacity since 1993. Moffett was responsible for all the company’s financial management responsibilities, including corporate accounting and reporting, tax credit investments, insurance, real estate, purchasing, treasury, venture capital, corporate real estate, media and investor relations, strategic planning, pension management, and mergers and acquisitions. From 1998 to 2001 he was responsible for the company’s asset management, wealth management, trust and fiduciary activities.

Herbert  M. Allison
Chief Executive
Fannie Mae
Session: Opening General Session and Annual Business Meeting

Herbert M. Allison was chairman, president and CEO of TIAA-CREF from November 2002 to 2008. Previously, he had been with Merrill Lynch from 1971 to 1999, where he was president and COO during the latter part of his tenure. He served as national finance chairman for U.S. Senator John McCain's 2000 presidential campaign.

Chris Gardner
Self-made Millionaire, CEO,
Author and Motivational Speaker
Session: Chairman's Luncheon

Attend the Chairman's Luncheon as Chris Gardner tells his extraordinary life story thru struggling as a homeless, single-parent and becoming the founder and president of a successful Chicago-based brokerage firm, Gardner, Rich & Company. It is a powerful illustration about the value of perseverance in the face of difficulty. His story has captured everyone's attention, including Hollywood. Look for a film about his life, starring Will Smith and don't miss his corresponding book, The Pursuit of Happyness.

Sponsored by:

Robert E. Story, Jr., CMB
Vice Chairman, Mortgage Bankers Association
President, Seattle Financial Group
Session: Second General Session: Mortgage Industry Executives Outlook

Join top executives from leading mortgage banking company Ginnie Mae and the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco as they discuss how the changing business landscape is affecting your business and the industry. Discover how changing borrower demographics, market liquidity issues, new products, lower origination volumes and new technologies are altering the roles of key market participants, both private label and government investors. 

Garry Cipponeri
Senior Vice President
Chase
Session: Second General Session: Mortgage Industry Executives Outlook

The Honorable  Joseph J. Murin
President
Ginnie Mae
Session: Second General Session: Mortgage Industry Executives Outlook

Dean  Schultz
President and Chief Executive Officer
Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco
Session: Second General Session: Mortgage Industry Executives Outlook

David G.  Kittle, CMB
Chairman, Mortgage Bankers Association
Chief Executive Officer of Principle Wholesale Lending, Inc.
Session: Third General Session: The Political Landscape

With the election within two weeks of the annual convention, this session is sure to offer an interesting perspective on the November 4th election. MBA Chairman David G. Kittle, CMB moderates a panel of political leaders that address domestic issues facing America today and in the future. 

The Honorable Steve Preston
Secretary
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Session: Third General Session: The Political Landscape

Karl Rove
Former Deputy Chief of Staff and
Senior Advisor to President George W. Bush, 2000-2007
Session: Third General Session: The Political Landscape

Karl Rove served as Deputy Chief of Staff and Senior Advisor to President George W. Bush. Mr. Rove oversaw the strategic planning, political affairs, public liaison, and intergovernmental affairs efforts of the White House. He was also Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy, coordinating the White House policymaking process. Rove has been called “The greatest political mind of his generation and probably of any generation… He knows history, understands the moods of the public, and is a visionary on matters of public policy.”

Senator George  Mitchell
Former Maine Senator and
Former Senate Majority Leader
Session: Third General Session: The Political Landscape

Voted "the most respected member” of the Senate, former Maine Senator George Mitchell was elected to a full term in the Senate in 1982. During his tenure, Mitchell was instrumental in the passage of important environmental legislation. In 1990, he successfully led the initiative to reauthorize the Clean Air Act and was the author of the first national oil spill prevention and clean up law. Mitchell also served as Chairman of the Peace Negotiations in Northern Ireland. The author of four books, George Mitchell left the Senate in 1995 as the Senate Majority Leader, a position he had held since January 1989.

Co-Sponsored by:

Steve Young
Pro Football Hall of Famer (Class of 2005), Former San Francisco 49ers Quarterback, and
Co-founder and Managing Director, Sorenson Capital
Session: Sports Luncheon

Attend the Sports Luncheon to hear from Steve Young, pro football Hall of Famer (class of 2005), former San Francisco 49ers quarterback, and co-founder and managing director for Sorenson Capital. Young has shown his leadership abilities both on and off the football field. He made his mark in the NFL history books as the all-time highest rated quarterback. Since his days with the San Francisco 49ers, Young dedicated himself to numerous charitable causes and building an impressive business resume. Currently, he is co-founder and managing director for Sorenson Capital, a new private equity investment firm headquartered in Utah, aimed at making small- to middle-market buyouts and growth equity investments. Attend this session and be inspired by Young’s experiences as a professional athlete and business leader.

Sponsored by:

Michael D.  Berman, CMB
2009 Vice Chairman, Mortgage Bankers Association
President, CWCapital, Needham, MA
Session: Closing General Session: Economic/Housing Outlook for 2008

Jay Brinkmann, Ph.D.
Chief Economist and Senior Vice President, Research and Economics
Mortgage Bankers Association
Session: Closing General Session: Economic/Housing Outlook for 2008

MBA's Chief Economist, Jay Brinkmann, and other industry analysts talk about the status of the economy and the direction of the mortgage industry. After the presentations the speakers will take your questions. Attend to learn how to position your company for the future.

Glenn Schultz
Managing Director
Wachovia Mortgage Corporation
Session: Closing General Session: Economic/Housing Outlook for 2008

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