OUR TEAM
Culture. Collaboration. Community.
Managing Partners | Joe Jacobs, Robby Aurora, Josh Higgelke
Joe began his mortgage career in 2004 and is a Managing Partner with Mortgage Connection and the Commercial Division. Leading a team fully engaged in making the mortgage process enjoyable and streamlined for the client, coupled with superior lender access creates a much-needed experience for all borrowers. Joe is a regular mortgage voice for many media outlets including, bestselling author Bruce Sellery’s online financial column “Ask Bruce”, MoneySense Magazine, The Calgary Herald, and BNN. He currently sits on the Mortgage Professionals Canada Board of Directors representing Alberta.
Robby has been a Mortgage Broker since 2009. He is an expert in both residential and commercial mortgage loans. As a Managing Partner at Mortgage Connection and a leader with Mortgage Connection’s Commercial Division, Robby and his team manage a portfolio of mortgage clients and have arranged to finance for all situations. Commercial projects include student housing, apartment buildings, hospitality including hotels, industrial and retail strip plazas, gas stations, commercial and land development, infill development, and more his experience, financial savviness, and detailed approach allows Robby to prepare and package files in a manner that can make all the difference in getting the right solution approved.
Josh is a natural leader and driven entrepreneur. It is fitting that he is a Managing Partner and Broker of Record for Mortgage Connection. Josh has always had a love for everything real estate related and became a Mortgage Broker in 2007. He has since been recognized as one of the top leaders in his field. His energy for life is contagious and he has a passion for the mortgage business. Josh is a builder of systems and people. He is actively involved in both residential lending and commercial lending and strives for Mortgage Connection to be the best option for all real estate financing needs.
VP Operations | Naomi Wareham
With 22 years of financial services experience, Naomi has gained valuable knowledge through a variety of roles within our industry. Prior to joining the Mortgage Connection Team, Naomi held roles in Underwriting and Underwriting Management with Lenders and Mortgage Insurers and also spent time as a Mortgage Specialist. Most recently, Naomi held the position of Account Executive for a Default Mortgage Insurance company. Throughout her career, Naomi has gained a wealth of industry knowledge and is incredibly passionate about helping people achieve their dream of homeownership. In her spare time, Naomi loves to travel, garden and spent time with friends and family.