Al Rotella - Owner
al@rotellamortgage.com
Al graduated from UNO in 1983 and was hired by Millard North High School as a mathematics teacher and coach. He received his Masters Degree in 1989 and continued with Millard North until his retirement in 1998. “Leaving teaching was one of the hardest decisions I have ever made. The kids were great, and they gave me some fantastic memories.” In 1998, Al entered the mortgage industry with one of the largest mortgage companies in Nebraska. After working as a loan officer for two years, Al took the position of Regional Manager, overseeing eight branches. As the company grew, Al became the Vice President in charge of day to day operations. “After seeing all aspects of the mortgage industry from loan officer to management, I knew I wanted to start my own company. My goal was to build the company on customer satisfaction and referrals. So far, everything has progressed far beyond my wildest dreams!”
Richard Onderlinde - Office Manager
rich@rotellamortgage.com
Richard joined Rotella Mortgage in October, 2003 bringing in three years of experience within the mortgage industry. After working many years behind the scenes in the accounting profession he decided to work for people face to face. He spent 10 years in the automotive industry, rising from a direct sales position to business and finance manager. Moving into the mortgage business was a natural step because it gives him great pleasure to “help every day people reach one of their ultimate goals in life.” Richard’s greatest assets are his integrity and honesty and he is always willing to go the extra step in helping his clients accomplish their goal of home ownership.
Rick Heckendorn - Loan Officer
Rick@rotellamortgage.com
Rick has been active in the mortgage industry for over 20 years. After graduating from the University of Nebraska at Omaha with a B. S. in Marketing in 1985, Rick was part owner of the largest Nebraska based mortgage broker until he left three years ago to become part of the Rotella Mortgage team in 2008. Rick has extensive experience in FHA, VA, and conventional loans and has processed and closed loans for hundreds of buyers and homeowners across the country. "Being part of this great industry and seeing people achieve the dream of home-ownership has been a fulfilling journey. Helping my clients get the right loan is the most important part of my job.
Dale Uher - Loan Officer
dale@rotellamortgage.com
Dale graduated from Creighton university in 1978 and went into public accounting for two years prior to working for Commercial Federal Bank for 20 years. He worked as an auditor, a Branch Manager, and was a manager in their correspondent lending and electronic banking departments. In 2002, Dale began working for a mortgage broker and joined the Rotella Mortgage team in 2009. Dale is dedicated to helping customers improve their financial situation and helping them obtain the home of their dreams, keeping their overall financial situation in mind. "Joining Rotella Mortgage for me was the right move since the company ALWAYS allows me to put the customers' objectives first with an emphasis on a satisfied customer that will return in the near future or recommend our services to others."
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