Marilyn is a seasoned industry leader with 30+ years of experience in lending and real estate. A 2002 founding principal of Alpen Mortgage, she now serves as director of compliance in Nevada, Arizona and California.

Marilyn launched her mortgage career in 1994 as the preferred lender for top builders in Southern California. As a standout performer in conventional lending, she earned President’s Club honors at Home Savings of America and Ryland Homes and is also a skilled real estate investor: successfully navigating three major market downturns over the past three decades both as an investor and lender.

Viewing lending as an art rather than a science, Marilyn believes in creating flexible solutions tailored to individuals and staying true to her philosophy: “Make the box fit the people, instead of the other way around.”

Prior to entering finance, Marilyn was a professional ski instructor and spent five years teaching ESL at an inner-city school. In her free time, she enjoys skiing, dirt biking, and driving race cars at Lake Tahoe. She previously managed an amateur racing program, helping young riders pursue careers in motocross.