Sandler Law Group’s Executive Director, Vicki Murphy-Gee, Receives the Larry E. Temple Distinguished Service Award
Vicki Murhpy-Gee accepts the Larry E. Temple Distinguished Service Award
Vicki Murphy-Gee received the Larry E. Temple Distinguished Service Award (Award) from the Texas Mortgage Bankers Association (TMBA) at its 106th Annual Convention held in Austin, Texas April 24-26, 2022, in front of her family, friends, and colleagues. the Award recognizes a TMBA member for exceptional and outstanding service to the TMBA and the mortgage banking industry. Founded in 1917, the TMBA is the oldest and largest statewide mortgage bankers association. Throughout its existence, the TMBA has provided leadership, legislative advocacy, and education to the real estate finance industry, while promoting fair and ethical lending practices among real estate finance professionals through a wide range of programs.
In recognizing Vicki’s career contributions, a recurring theme is that she is a servant leader, and an influential person who has been a mentor and role model to many in the industry. In his speech, David Frase, last year’s recipient of the Award, said “We’re looking at 21 years of service to this organization (they keep files on all of you, by the way). Here’s what I found: Convention Committee - 8 years; Membership Committee - 7years; Seminar - 7 years. Also, Advocacy, Government Relations, TMBPAC, education, and, of course, the Board of Directors. I don’t think there’s a year in two decades where this person sat on the sidelines.”
Frase’s speech recounted one memorable story from Vicki’s son to the Committee about his mom’s sales efforts: “When the one client they had went out of business, my Mom offered to do sales for the former Title Attorney she was working for. She started by sending flyers to every mortgage company in the DFW yellow pages and further collected yellow pages from other cities by ripping out the “M” pages as she traveled. Surprised that she received little response, she decided every sale must be targeted, direct, and personal. She has maintained that approach ever since.”
Vicki’s list of accomplishments is a long one, and she is so deserving of this award as she has done everything from organizing conferences and leading and serving on numerous committees to expanding TMBA membership. Vicki joins the ranks of the other recipients of this Award; and just like so many before her, she is truly worthy of the honor.
Congratulations, Vicki Murphy-Gee, from Sandler Law Group and all your friends and family - you are most deserving of this distinguished honor and recognition!