Assurance Financial Announces 2026 President’s Club Honorees

Assurance Financial Announces 2026 President’s Club Honorees

Baton Rouge, LA | January 7, 2026

Assurance Financial proudly announces its 2026 President’s Club members, recognizing an elite group of Loan Officers whose exceptional performance and production set the standard for excellence across the company.

The President’s Club was created by Assurance Financial’s leadership team to honor the hard work, consistency, and outstanding results of top-producing Loan Officers who lead by example and drive success company-wide. This prestigious recognition celebrates achievement in both production and professionalism.

Members of the 2026 President’s Club automatically qualify for a luxury vacation for two, along with additional rewards and recognition throughout the year, in appreciation of their outstanding performance and commitment to excellence.

The 2026 President’s Club recipients include:

• Rud Yeates — #1 Producer Overall, Birmingham, AL

• Lauren Tylock — Lafayette, LA

• Matthew Hunter — Aiken, SC

• Barbara Gaston — Florence, AL

• Bart Swan — #1 Producer in Volume, Niceville, FL

• Willie Tucker — Huntsville, AL

• PJ Tavernit — Baton Rouge, LA

• Joey Brodtman — West Monroe, LA

• Stephen Magyar — Shreveport, LA

• Shelley Bentley — Lafayette, LA

• Geoff Smith — Roswell, GA

• Damian Cook — Atlanta, GA

• Ransom Kelly — Homewood, AL

• Kim Ghanem — Austin, TX

• Keri Butler — Huntsville, AL

“These individuals exemplify what the President’s Club represents—dedication, leadership, and a relentless commitment to delivering results for their clients and communities,” said Kenny Hodges, Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder. “We are proud to recognize their achievements and celebrate the impact they continue to make across our organization.”

The 2026 President’s Club reflects Assurance Financial’s ongoing commitment to rewarding excellence and fostering a culture where top performers are recognized, supported, and celebrated.

About Assurance Financial

Founded in 2001, Assurance Financial is a full-service residential mortgage lender headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. With licensed loan officers across the country, Assurance offers a wide range of loan products to meet the needs of today’s homeowners. The company is guided by a commitment to exceptional service, innovative solutions, and a culture of giving back to the communities it serves.