Gateway First Bank brings on mortgage vet as chief production officer

Gateway First Bank has announced that mortgage veteran Tony Taveekanjana has joined the company as executive vice president and chief production officer.

In this role, Taveekanjana will be responsible for the company's retail and correspondent mortgage production nationwide.

“Attracting an industry leader of Tony’s caliber to our team is a terrific complement to the business model we have launched,” said Stephen Curry, chairman and CEO of Gateway First Bank. “His career was built on recruiting great talent and implementing disciplined growth strategies that drive success for both clients and team members. He brings those critical skills to our journey."

Taveekanjana has 20 years of experience working for mortgage banks and institutions. Before Gateway, he has held sales leadership positions at Envoy Mortgage, Movement Mortgage, and Stearns Lending. He also served in senior leadership roles at New Penn Financial, Fifth Third Bank, and Countrywide Home Loans.

“I am honored to be a part of the Gateway family,” Taveekanjana said. "It has a strong reputation for having a thriving culture with a heavy emphasis on the consumer experience. Gateway’s platform is compelling and unique. I firmly believe that it is designed for long term growth and success, and I am thrilled to be a part of it."