Executive Management Team

Mortgage Investors Group (MIG) was founded with a clear vision of what the homebuying experience should be. Strong leadership is at the core of our success, guiding our team with integrity and a commitment to excellence. We believe that empowering loan officers with the right resources, technology, and support is essential to providing borrowers with the best home-financing solutions. Understanding that every borrower has unique needs and goals, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional service and upholding our promises. Established in 1989, our foundation of business expertise and a dedication to doing what’s right for our customers and employees has fostered strong relationships with borrowers, Realtors, investors, and industry partners. This commitment to leadership and excellence has positioned us as a trusted leader in the mortgage lending industry.

Anna Beltran

President, Chief Executive Officer

Anna Beltran brings over 30 years of rich expertise to her role as President at Mortgage Investors Group, demonstrating a profound dedication to excellence, innovation, and strategic growth in the mortgage industry. Throughout her illustrious career, Anna has held various leadership positions, including President and Chief Operating Officer, where she played a pivotal role in propelling retail production and operational efficiency on a nationwide scale. Her approach to leadership is deeply rooted in collaboration and integrity, aligning seamlessly with MIG's commitment to outstanding service and community values. At MIG, Anna focuses on enhancing retail lending and production, drawing on her extensive experience to drive the company's growth and uphold its legacy of success. Her journey from Loan Originator to executive leadership underscores a relentless pursuit of excellence and a passion for mentorship and community involvement, making her a vital asset to the MIG team and the broader mortgage industry.

Charles (Chuck) E. Tonkin, II

President, Co-Founder

Chuck’s keen eye for business opportunities has directed MIG’s growth over the past two decades. Whenever he sees an opportunity to partner with respected colleagues and reach new clients, he has led MIG into new markets. He also oversees sales within the firm’s retail branch network and Direct Lending division, strategizing with company leaders to reach goals within those operations. Chuck cut his teeth in the savings and loan industry in Florida, where he served as a loan officer and branch manager in the 1970s. After some time as a commercial mortgage broker and custom-home builder, he relocated to Knoxville, Tennessee, and met Chrissi. They worked together as loan officers for the same mortgage lending company until founding MIG in 1989. Each time MIG has opened or remodeled an office, Chuck has revisited his penchant for designing spaces, often drawing up the plans himself.

Sharon Rivers

Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer

Sharon has managed MIG’s closing operations since the company opened its doors in 1989. Relying on her experience as a loan processor and closer in the banking industry, she created MIG’s closing division from the ground up. She has also overseen MIG’s post-closing operations since 2006, handling warehouse lending, document imaging, electronic mortgage registrations, loan audits and government insuring. Her focus on staff training and team empowerment ensures a timely and worry-free closing experience for MIG’s clients. By using state-of-the-art technology and cultivating valued relationships with title companies, investors and warehouse banks, Sharon has helped MIG become an industry leader when it comes to closing loans quickly and efficiently.

Eric Nielsen

Chief Financial Officer

Eric Nielsen serves as the Chief Financial Officer of Mortgage Investors Group, where he oversees all financial operations and strategy. With a strong background in finance and leadership, Eric is dedicated to maintaining the company’s fiscal health and supporting its growth. His expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning helps drive MIG’s success in the mortgage industry.

Vinay Miglani

Chief Business Officer

Vinay Miglani brings nearly 20 years of rich expertise to his role as Chief Business Officer at Mortgage Investors Group, demonstrating a profound dedication to excellence, innovation, and strategic growth in the mortgage industry. Throughout his accomplished career, Vinay has held various leadership positions where he played a pivotal role in advancing capital markets and operational efficiencies on a national scale. His approach to leadership is deeply rooted in leveraging technology and enhancing business processes, aligning seamlessly with MIG's commitment to outstanding service and innovation. At MIG, Vinay focuses on overseeing both the capital markets and information technology departments, as well as supporting overall corporate business solutions.

Dianne Rymer

Chief Credit Risk Officer

With a career spanning over 37 years in the mortgage industry, Dianne brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her current role as Chief Credit Risk Officer at Mortgage Investors Group. Her responsibilities include spearheading the introduction of new products and ensuring that our company stays ahead of the curve by staying updated on evolving agency guidelines related to credit, collateral, and procedures. Having worked in various roles since Dianne’s journey began in 1986, she has gained a unique perspective on the entire loan process, from origination to underwriting and closing.

John Burns

Director | Correspondent Lending Division

John Burns joined MIG in January 1998. John’s experience includes more than 20 years of outside sales and management. He manages all aspects of sales and production for the Direct Lending division. Direct Lending’s focus is the secondary market lending needs of community banks and credit unions. John’s responsibilities include staffing, product development, marketing, training, recruitment, and market expansion. In addition, John is a past president of the Knoxville Mortgage Bankers Association and has served as the East Tennessee advisory director for the Tennessee Mortgage Bankers Association.

Kevin L. Hatfield

Vice President, Compliance & Internal Oversight

Kevin Hatfield is the Vice President of Compliance & Internal Oversight at Mortgage Investors Group. With extensive experience in regulatory compliance, risk management, and operational efficiency, Kevin ensures that the company adheres to the highest standards of integrity and regulatory excellence. His leadership in overseeing compliance initiatives and internal controls plays a crucial role in safeguarding the organization’s reputation and fostering a culture of accountability. Kevin’s dedication to continuous improvement and ethical practices strengthens MIG's commitment to serving its customers and industry partners with transparency and trust.

Gary Royal

Senior Vice President, Retail Sales & Production

Gary oversees the growth of MIG’s retail presence in new markets across the Southeastern part of the country. His hands-on approach to cultivating relationships with mortgage professionals across the region stems from the more than 30 years of industry experience he brought to MIG in February 2019. In addition to originating loans as a retail loan officer, he has been a correspondent lender and also served as a national retail sales manager over the course of his career. He supports and guides the professional development of loan officers and mortgage leaders so they can champion MIG’s customer-focused culture and build successful businesses. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, he focuses on bringing MIG’s loan-officer-centric model to target markets in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina.

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