Landmark Mortgage Group Advisors Elected to Board Roles for Tri-Cities WCR and REAL

LIVERMORE, Calif., Jan. 31, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Local mortgage banker, Landmark Mortgage Group, has made another advance towards establishing stronger ties and business relationships in the Tri-Cities community today by announcing Mortgage Advisor Russ Barto's election to a second term as Treasurer for the Tri-Cities chapter of Women's Council of Realtors (WCR) and Mortgage Advisor Laurie Christeson's election to serve as Affiliate Liaison for the Real Estate Alliance of Livermore (REAL).

The election of Barto and Christeson to these organizations enhances Landmark's ability to contribute to the development of community businesses through these organizations' programs and initiatives. By serving on the boards of these Realtor® organizations, Landmark Mortgage Group continues its commitment to providing leadership, education and support to Realtors® in the Tri-Cities community.

Ann Gupta, chapter President of WCR Tri-Cities, commented, "I commend Mr. Barto's efforts on the WCR board. I'm impressed with Russ's professionalism and his commitment to supporting the growth and success of the Realtor® community."

Daniel Alpher, REAL President, welcomed Ms. Christeson to her new role stating, "Our affiliates and members will be well-represented by having Laurie's experience and expertise on the board. Laurie has established herself in the industry and community as a highly reliable professional and a valuable resource to her clients and partners."

In their board roles for these organizations, Mortgage Advisors Barto and Christeson will strengthen Landmark Mortgage Group's leadership in the community.

About Landmark Mortgage Group

Landmark Mortgage Group, a division of Opes Advisors, is a mortgage banking firm specializing in residential lending with offices in Pleasanton, Livermore, Santa Cruz and Brentwood. In 2010, Pleasanton Weekly named Landmark "Best Mortgage Company" in Pleasanton in their annual Reader's Choice Awards. Loan programs available through the direct mortgage lender include conventional, jumbo, FHA, VA and reverse mortgage products. http://www.lmglending.com

About Opes Advisors

Opes Advisors is a mortgage bank and investment management firm offering integrated personal financial services encompassing real estate, real estate financing and investments. Branch locations include Palo Alto, San Francisco, San Mateo, Marin, Los Gatos, San Diego, Sonoma, Santa Cruz and Eugene, Oregon. Opes Advisors is licensed by the CA Dept. of Real Estate #01458652 and NMLS 235584. Equal Opportunity Lender. Opes Advisors is a registered investment advisor with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). www.opesadvisors.com

SOURCE Landmark Mortgage Group