Traci Anastasia, Chris Louis and Steve Levitt Honored with the Third Annual Proper Rate JATF Leadership Award
CHICAGO (September 07, 2023) – Proper Rate proudly announces the winners of its 2022 JATF Leadership Award – Traci Anastasia, EVP of operations; Chris Louis, SVP of closing; and Steve Levitt, VP of sales performance. The award, now in its third year, celebrates exceptional leadership and unwavering commitment to the growth and success of Proper Rate and its employees, while exemplifying the company's core values.
The recipients of the award were selected by Jo Ann Theriault-Fazio, Proper Rate's SVP of mortgage lending, branch manager, GROW mentorship director and the inaugural recipient of the award. Each of the winners demonstrated outstanding leadership qualities that helped Proper Rate navigate the challenging landscape of the past year and a half.
"Our exceptional award winners exemplify that a great leader can manage with change," said Theriault-Fazio. "Their leadership, dedication and perseverance have not only ensured the success of Proper Rate but have also set a standard for excellence in our industry."
The qualities that set this year's award winners apart are their abilities to lead with integrity and inspire their teams to go above and beyond. This is exemplified by Anastasia's emphasis on accessibility and knowledge, Louis's dedication to excellence in operations, and Levitt's extensive experience in mortgage transactions which has equipped him with insights to guide and mentor his colleagues.
"I would like to send a huge thank you to Jo Ann Theriault-Fazio for the amazing recognition and award," said Anastasia. "I am extremely grateful for the entire Proper Rate family and thrilled to share the winner’s circle with two of the best in the business, Chris Louis and Steve Levitt."
"I am very honored and humbled to be included in the company of this year’s recipient," said Louis. "Being a part of the Proper Rate leadership team has been a career milestone, and I couldn’t ask to be around better people."
"It is an honor to receive the leadership award, but a bigger privilege to be working with an incredible team of leaders at Proper Rate," Levitt added. "From the top down, Proper Rate has a great culture of professionals which makes it a pleasure to work with them every day."
This year's award recipients have not only kept Proper Rate thriving but have also been pivotal in the implementation of new programs, staffing strategies and other adaptations that highlight the company's strength and flexibility.
"The team’s resilience and willingness to adapt to change have been instrumental in steering our company through the market's ups and downs," said Dan Moran, EVP of Sales. "Their ability to navigate changes while maintaining client focus has been truly commendable."
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About Proper Rate
Proper Rate, a joint venture between Guaranteed Rate and @properties, is an independent retail mortgage company offering homebuyers and homeowners personalized lending services through a select team of some of the most highly experienced and dedicated mortgage professionals in the industry. Powered by one of the nation's largest mortgage companies, with leading-edge technology and access to competitive loan programs and rate structures, Proper Rate delivers all of the advantages of a big lender with the hands-on service of a small firm. To learn more, visit www.properrate.com.