Meet SHOP™

Gary Beatty
Vice President
gbeatty@gmhchousing.org
(651)793-8901

Gary Beatty joined SHOP Home Mortgage in February of 2008 as Vice President.  Gary has over 30 years of banking and lending experience.  The majority of this time has been in the mortgage lending area working in production, underwriting/appraisals, product development, operations, and marketing.  Gary’s last position with the bank was Regional Community Lending Manager, where he managed staff in eight states and twelve major markets bringing homebuyer education programs, down payment assistance program, and special mortgage products to under served families.  The department maintained relationships with over forty public and non-profit partners.  Gary left banking in 2001 and worked as a consultant for Neighbor Works of America, Fannie Mae, LISC, and a number of non-profit community development organizations.  Gary served for six years as Board President of Twin Cities NHS. 

Lynda Duncan
Operations Coordinator
lduncan@gmhchousing.org
651-793-8905

Lynda Duncan started with SHOP Home Mortgage as Operations Coordinator in February of 2008.  Lynda came from the non-profit mortgage company, EMMI Group, and has 20+ years experience in the mortgage industry.  Lynda has experience originating, processing, underwriting and closing mortgage loans, along with some Post Closing experience.  She will oversee the daily operations for SHOP, processing and closing loans, as well as working with clients and lenders.

Chuck Evans
Director of Outreach & Production
cevans@gmhchousing.org
651-793-8902

Chuck Evans joined SHOP Home Mortgage in February of 2008 as our Director of Outreach and Production.  Chuck spent 30 years with First Bank/US Bank.  During that time, he was involved in most of the activities of banking: lending, portfolio management, product development, and new business development.  He went on to spend 5 years setting up and managing a new business development division of Greater Twin Cities United Way.  During his 40+ years in the business community, he has been involved with many Chambers of Commerce, Boards of Directors and Civic committees, i.e. The St. Paul Area YMCA, The International Institute of Minnesota, The St. Paul-Nagasaki Sister City Committee, St. Johns University, St. Paul Chamber, and Midway Chamber.  Chuck is a life long resident of the Twin Cities has 4 children, 7 grandchildren and a wife and best friend of 40 years all living in the Twin Cities.

Marcus Manning
Marketing Coordinator/Loan Officer
mmanning@gmhchousing.org
651-793-8903

Marcus Manning has been in and around the housing industry for over 10 years.  His educational background in psychology adds a unique blend of talents to the SHOP team.  In his spare time, Marcus enjoys family, practicing Brazilian Martial Arts (Capoeira) and working out.  Marcus will be working to develop our Marketing and Communications approach.  He is also a Loan Officer and will be helping to support our clients through the sustainable homeownership process.