Mike Backman entered multifamily finance in 2007 as the Fort Worth Multifamily Hub Director for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. During his five years as Director of FHA’s largest Hub, Mike oversaw an FHA-insured mortgage portfolio in excess of $7 billion, with annual originations exceeding $1 billion for the states of Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, and New Mexico. This included a 500 percent increase in affordable housing production and a greater emphasis on urban in-fill and transit-oriented development.

While at HUD, Mike had a leadership role in the rehabilitation of over 1,000 subsidized apartment units in New Orleans damaged by Hurricane Katrina. He also was active in recovery efforts for Hurricane Ike and Gustav. Mike served on advisory committees for two HUD Secretaries and undertook the first FHA Multifamily Transformation efforts in Fort Worth in 2011. Prior to being named Hub Director, Mike led HUD’s Dallas Field Office and worked in HUD Headquarters in Washington, DC.

Immediately prior to joining MJC, Mike was the Managing Director of a Denver-based FHA lender that, during his tenure, maintained a 100 percent success rate on mortgage insurance applications made to 16 separate FHA offices from coast-to-coast. Mike has previously worked for the cities of Syracuse, New York and Webster, TX. He holds graduate and undergraduate degrees from Syracuse University. He lives in Arlington, TX with his wife Betsey and their children Luke and Lauren. They attend First Methodist Church of Mansfield and Mike is active in coaching his children’s sports.

Blake Lacy began his career in the mortgage banking business in 2007. In 2009 he joined a San Antonio community bank as a real estate analyst and worked his way up to senior vice president in the commercial real estate department. In this capacity, he originated and underwrote construction, acquisition and refinance loans for multifamily, office, industrial, self-storage, medical, and senior housing.

Blake received his B.S. and a Master of Land Economics & Real Estate degree from Texas A&M University. He is also a graduate of the Graduate School of Banking at Louisiana State University. Blake has been active in the commercial real estate industry, earning his Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation in 2010 and developing commercially-available real estate software for use by developers, lenders, appraisers, and investors. Blake volunteers in the community through active involvement in his church, the Boy Scouts of America and the CCIM San Antonio-South Texas Chapter.

Since 2001, Matt has demonstrated commitment to the development of real estate and affordable housing. After receiving his Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a focus in Finance from Auburn University in Alabama, Matt worked for several years in affordable housing; acquiring over 4,000 units utilizing LIHTC and bond financing, as well as providing asset management and oversight through property repositions. Matt has enjoyed a progressive career serving in roles such as Assistant Vice President, VP/Director of Finance, and Managing Director for multi-million dollar real estate operating and investment companies. Most recently, Matt served as Vice President of Development; Asset Management for Fort Worth Housing Solutions and Chief Administrative Officer for its subsidiary management company, Quadco. Matt lives in Fort Worth, Texas with his wife and two daughters.

Matthew Sims joined Mason Joseph in 2020 after spending the previous 5 years in commercial real estate lending with a regional bank in San Antonio. Matthew specialized in underwriting, originating and monitoring commercial real estate loans including construction, acquisition and refinance of multifamily, office, retail and industrial asset types in addition to single-family lot development and single-family home construction. Matthew graduated from the University of Texas at San Antonio with a B.A. in Finance while playing baseball for the Roadrunners. He lives in San Antonio with his wife Natasha and their son Beckett. Matthew enjoys spending time with his family and friends, serving at his local church and being active. 

Preston Watson is a graduate of Oklahoma State University where he earned his BA in Finance. After experience as a Production Analyst with a Freddie Mac SBL lender, he joined Mason Joseph Company in 2016. He provides support to loan producers and underwriters in analyzing, processing and packaging multifamily and commercial loans under the applicable FHA multifamily loan programs. Preston enjoys staying active, spending time with family and friends, and rooting on his sports teams.

Myranda Crawford is a graduate of Texas State University – San Marcos, where she earned her B.A. in Communication Studies. She joined Mason Joseph Company in 2015 and provides support to loan producers and underwriters with the information gathering and processing of mortgage loan applications, as well as facilitating the completion of monthly construction draws and change orders. She is the point of contact for General Contractors, Borrowers, and GNMA Issuers to provide construction assistance and service.  Myranda enjoys traveling, reading, and spending time outdoors.

John Bormann joined MJC in 2021 after receiving his Master of Real Estate (MRE) degree from Texas A&M University. Prior to his time in Aggieland, John earned his BBA in Real Estate Finance and Development from The University of Texas at San Antonio, where he was also a captain on the Roadrunner baseball team. He went to play five seasons with the Pittsburgh Pirates organization before officially hanging up his spikes in 2019. John is heavily involved on the front ends of deals, responsible for site due diligence, market feasibility, preliminary plan review, initial loan sizing, and concept package presentations. John, his wife Jordan, and daughter Brooklyn enjoy the outdoors, live music, sports and serving their community.

Dolores Seabolt joined MJC following her move to San Antonio from the Rio Grande Valley where she was born and raised. Dolores has eleven years of city government work experience and most recently spent two years working with a non-profit multifamily housing development organization. Dolores presently supports loan producers and underwriters with the information gathering and processing of mortgage loan applications as well as facilitating the completion of monthly construction draws and change orders. She is the point of contact for General Contractors, Borrowers, and GNMA Issuers to provide construction assistance and service. Dolores enjoys making a difference in families and the community, quiet evenings with her husband of over 20 years and spending time shopping with her daughter who serves in the US Air Force and is stationed in San Antonio. She is also an active member of St. Dominic Catholic Church and Catholic Daughters of the Americas.

Leslie earned a B.A. in Journalism from Texas A&M University and an M.A. in Communication Arts from the University of the Incarnate Word. Her background is in Public Relations and Education. She joined Mason Joseph in 2021 to provide support for loan producers and underwriters by gathering, evaluating, and processing mortgage credit and loan applications. She facilitates the completion of monthly construction draws and change orders and is the point of contact for General Contractors, Borrowers, and GNMA Issuers to provide construction assistance and service.

Leslie enjoys painting, traveling, Bible study, spending time with friends, family, and her adult children.