LaMarcus Thurman

LaMarcus Thurman is the new Vice President of Community Lending at United Purpose Mortgage (UPM). This novel role focuses on the community lending efforts for UPM and its affiliated mortgage companies across Pennsylvania, New York, Ohio, North Carolina, Virginia, South Carolina, Indiana, and Michigan. Thurman has more than a decade of experience in the banking and mortgage industry. Originally from Louisiana, LaMarcus Thurman is a graduate with a B.A. in Managerial Economics from Allegheny College. He has held roles at Fifth Third Bank, The Farmers National Bank of Emlenton, Citizens Bank, and his most recent position as Assistant Vice President in the Southwest Region at Northwest Bank.

At UPM, LaMarcus is responsible for building relationships, awareness, and education throughout majority-minority census tracks. Under his leadership, UPM is constructing new products, programs, and policies to serve individuals and families that other companies and lenders have historically ignored. Efforts are underway to develop and market the community lending program as an overarching arm of Howard Hanna Financial Services that will be available to anyone who needs help getting a mortgage. LaMarcus will also work with community organizations throughout the Howard Hanna footprint to establish outreach programs to educate homebuyers and borrowers on financial matters. He and his new team are sponsoring and creating workshops focusing on homeownership, credit, economic awareness, and, ultimately, the availability of affordable lending opportunities.

LaMarcus has been happily married to his wife, Robin, for 15 years. They have two children, Mia Beatrice and LaMarcus Jr. For many years, LaMarcus has regularly served as a mentor to youth in his community, volunteering his time to support and counsel those in underserved communities. He is also an avid sports fan and enjoys volunteering with youth sports organizations.