Laura Kogut

Laura Kogut is the current Director at Great Circle. Prior to their current position, Laura was an AVP, Residential Loan Officer at Landmark Bank from August 2015 to October 2019. In this role, Laura developed and maintained relationships with business referral sources, prospected new mortgage lending opportunities, ensured an exceptional customer experience by overseeing the loan process from origination to close, and provided on-going communication to customers and business partners. Laura also prepared and delivered product knowledge training for retail staff.

Before their role at Landmark Bank, Laura was an AVP, Real Estate Loan Officer at Hawthorn Bank from October 2012 to August 2015. In this role, Laura developed and maintained successful relationships with business referral sources, prospected new mortgage lending opportunities, ensured exceptional customer experience by overseeing loan process from origination to close and provided on-going communication to customers and business partners.

Laura began their career in the financial industry as the Vice President, Mortgage Banking Market Manager at Providence Bank in October 2019. In this role, Laura was responsible for the mortgage banking activities in Missouri and Texas.

Laura is also a Program Director and has been since November 2007 when they started at Tigers Credit Union. In this role, Laura manages all aspects of the credit union's programs.

After completing their undergraduate degree at the University of Missouri-Columbia, Laura Kogut obtained a Master's in Business Administration from William Woods University. Laura also holds a certification from the Missouri Housing Development Commission as a Certified MHDC Lender.