The TransPacific Staff

Tom Ritchie                                                                          President and CEO

Mr. Ritchie brings over 15 years of successful real estate financing expertise to TPMG. Prior to founding TPMG, Tom’s extensive background included: the origination, structure and funding of over $150 Million in real estate loans as well as serving as the Senior Vice President of Honolulu Mortgage Company. Since the founding of TransPac, Tom has personally originated another $150 Million in transactions including hotels, shopping centers, sub-divisions, condo developments and other forms of income property. Additionally, Tom has negotiated and sold several large mortgage portfolios, collateralized by both residential and commercial real estate in Hawaii. Tom’s "can do" attitude sets the tone for success at the TPMG offices.

tritchie@transpacificmortgage.com

 

Candace Chase                                                         Executive Vice President & Production Manager

Candace is the co-founder of TransPacific Mortgage Group. Candace brings over 20 years of experience in retail and wholesale loan production, underwriting liaison with investors in the secondary market, loan program development and portfolio quality control to TPMG. In addition, Candace has experience in real estate sales and property management. Immediately prior to co-founding TPMG, Candace served as Production Manager for Honolulu Mortgage Company and before that with Golden West Financial Company. In her personal production she serves several niches for the company including self-employed borrowers requiring specialized products and financial services; high-end construction loans and financial consulting. As the Production Manager for TPMG, Candace is involved with all company clients to ensure that each Borrower receives the best product based on the customer’s needs and qualifications. Additionally, Candace liaises with all investors to ensure that TPMG has the broadest array of products available.

cchase@transpacificmortgage.com

Michael W. Allison
Mortgage Consultant

Mike Allison has been with TransPacific Mortgage Group for nearly three years. Prior to joining TransPacific, Mike was a commercial real estate loan officer with several local banks including Bank of America and a member of a project development team. Mike has fifteen years of commercial real estate, residential and business lending experience. He has the knowledge and experience to advise commercial clients, underwrite and successfully place commercial mortgages. The residential borrower benefits from Mike’s extensive knowledge of residential loan programs and his dedication to matching the borrower with the right loan product. Mike adds value to each transaction by creating and delivering the best financing available to the borrower. In addition to his primary business of commercial and residential financing, Mike Allison volunteers time to a non-profit organization committed to developing subsidized rental housing for low-income senior citizens and self-help housing for low-income families.

mallison@transpacificmortgage.com

M. Jane Stubenberg
Mortgage Consultant

Jane has been a real estate professional for the past 21 years. Prior to joining TransPacific, Jane ran her own real estate company specializing in commercial and medium to large residential project development; their sales and marketing. Jane also has a valuable understanding of the issues surrounding the financing of interval ownership and time-share units. She is a member of Hawaii’s CCIM, the International Center of Shopping Centers, the Realtor Network of Oahu, and actively testifies on behalf of the Honolulu Board of Realtors and the Hawaii Association of Realtors on Land Use and other industry specific issues, before the Hawaii State Legislature and the Honolulu City Council.

jstubenberg@transpacificmortgage.com

Elena Walker
Mortgage Consultant

Originally from Oahu and educated on the mainland, Elena Walker has been in the real estate business for 15 years which includes project sales and general brokerage for residential homes and condominium properties, as well as commercial and industrial property. Her expertise and dedication to excellent service ensures our clients are satisfied.

ewalker@transpacificmortgage.com

Luana Groom
Operations Manager

In addition to her previous escrow experience attained while working at Title Guaranty Escrow Services, Luana also brings to us over 10 years of mortgage loan processing and closing experience.  It is her expertise and willingness to assure a smooth closing with a smile that makes her a valuable asset to TPMG.

lgroom@transpacificmortgage.com

Diane Shimabukuro
Processor

 

 

dshimabukuro@transpacificmortgage.com

 

 

 

 

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