Tony Kriz

Financial Coach
and Mortgage Banker

Relationships are at the heart of Tony’s business philosophy. He works within his clients’ comfort levels and educates them on how to improve their investment scenario by illuminating values and motivations, analyzing financial goals, and bringing holistic understanding to the home-buying process.

Tony has been a financial coach since 2003. Before that he worked for 12 years in education and non-profits. His non-profit work took Tony around the world where he served in some of the world’s poorest and war-torn countries. As an educator Tony has taught everything from graduate classes in intercultural studies to advanced investment planning.

In addition to his credentials as a Certified Mortgage Planning Specialist and fully licensed mortgage banker, Tony also has a B.S. in communications from Oregon State University and a M.Div. from Multnomah Bible Seminary.

Jared
 Gardner

Financial Coach
and Mortgage Banker

Realizing interrelationships is Jared’s strong suit. Through exploring values and motivations he loves drawing connections, whether it be to help clients make congruent financial decisions or to connect organizations and non-profits to advance social impact

A graduate of the University of Oregon and Reed College with an M.A. in humanities, Jared managed the properties of a multimillion-dollar foundation before entering the mortgage industry. Now he manages his own growing portfolio of investment properties and is enthusiastic about guiding others to financial health and growing individual and community wealth. Alongside his profession work, Jared serves with a handful of non-profits and community organizations.

Jared and his family seek to live an examined and congruent life, participating in a holistic and sustainability-minded small community. His hobbies include biking, relaxing at the beach, reading, studying NLP and neuroscience, and building memories with his family.

Brigitte
 Erickson

Loan Partner,
Mortgage Trust

Brigitte joined Mortgage Trust in 2007. Previously, Brigitte served as the executive assistant to the president and CEO of another local mortgage firm. Brigitte is very aware that we make a huge impact in our clients’ lives and plans and goals, and is very happy to be a part of some of the most exciting times in client’s lives. She is dedicated to providing exceptional care for clients, finding them the very best solutions possible and making their experience with Mortgage Trust a delightful one.

Before entering the financial industry, Brigitte cared for medically fragile and special needs children, particularly those with autism. She continues this work on an after-hours, volunteer basis. She enjoys caring for them, seeing them grow, and making a difference in their lives.

Brigitte’s personal interests focus on family and travel. She is happiest when she is with her daughter, Zoey! Her background studying fine arts at Southern Oregon University now comes in handy when painting, drawing and dreaming with her daughter. They spend their free time with family, playing at the beach, exploring art museums, and appreciating all of the beauty Oregon has to offer!

Sabrina
 Rempp

Senior Processor,
Mortgage Trust

Sabrina has been a vital part of Mortgage Trust since the company’s inception in September 2000. She now serves as the senior processor. Another home grown Oregonian, Sabrina graduated from Lake Oswego High School and continues to learn through ongoing education. Mortgage Trust keeps Sabrina engaged through a challenging yet supportive work environment in which she can help others.

Helping others happens outside of work for Sabrina as well—she volunteers her time to both Dress For Success and SMART. In addition, she likes to make jewelry, do crafts, cook, exercise, and socialize with her family and friends.

We are registered loan originators with Mortgage Trust, Inc.