A highly accomplished professional in the financial and mortgage industry, Jason Bryant recently joined Summit Funding Inc. as the area leader for the Midwest. With over two decades of experience, Bryant is a revered figure in the mortgage sector, known for his exceptional leadership and consistent delivery of outstanding results. “I am thrilled to join a company dedicated to developing individuals to achieve their best life,” he shares. “Their core values align perfectly with my professional values, and it’s exciting to see their explosive growth across the country.”
Bryant’s educational foundation includes a degree in financial management from Southern Illinois University, which he supplemented with a High-Impact Leadership certification from Loyola University Chicago’s prestigious Quinlan School of Business. With a career trajectory showcasing a wide array of roles and achievements, he spent the past six years as a regional manager with Guaranteed Rate Affinity, where he played a pivotal role in developing one of the top-performing regions in the country. Before that, he dedicated nine years to Wintrust Mortgage as a regional sales manager, receiving numerous accolades including the Sales Manager of the Year award and multiple recognitions in the President’s Circle.
In his new role at Summit Funding Inc., Bryant is responsible for spearheading the company’s expansion and leadership in the Midwest. His appointment is driven by his proven track record of delivering results and his reputation as a dependable, authentic leader. “My leadership philosophy is to view those I lead, whether loan officers or managers, as my customers,” he explains. “By providing the support and resources in real time, I am able to empower them to deliver exceptional value to our borrowers and the real estate community.”
Beyond his professional life, Bryant is an enthusiastic foodie, enjoying curating culinary delights in his own chef’s kitchen and exploring Chicago’s high-end restaurant scene. He cherishes spending quality time with his wife and two children in the western suburbs of Chicago.
