04/14/2009
Fairway America Kicks off Q2 and Celebrates Q1 Successes
It seems as though the first quarter just flew by, and now we are already well into the second quarter! Last week, the Fairway America team spent some time reviewing and celebrating the first quarter’s successes, as well as looking at our Q2 goals.
Our biggest focus has been on our new Correspondent Program, which we will be aggressively marketing in the coming weeks. We built the structure for the program during Q1, and since that is complete, we will begin recruiting and getting the program off the ground. For more information on the Correspondent Program and to apply, visit www.fairwayamerica.com/corr01.php.
Our theme for Q2 is growth. With our Correspondent Program in place and abundant funds to lend, our goal is to expand our business and take root in new markets over the next 5 years. Each team member was given a plant to symbolize this growth!
We also took the opportunity to celebrate our successes by enjoying a great meal and afternoon bowling at Grand Central Bowl in Portland. Some of us are much better bowlers than others, but it goes without saying that we all had a wonderful time!
Enjoying a Great Meal at Grand Central Bowl!
We ate, now it's time to bowl!
Van, our Portfolio Manager, showing those pins who's boss!
Jaime Johnson, receptionist extraordinaire, demonstrating some serious bowling skill!
Brad Schafer, Fairway America Loan Officer, hoping for a strike!
The Fairway Team witnessing some serious bowling competition!
Matt Raymond, EVP of Sales and Marketing, demonstrating some serious bowling form!
Mike McNaughton, Field Underwriter a.k.a. bowler extraordinaire!
Fairway President Matt Burk wishing he didn't miss that spare!
No need to worry, Matt Burk wins the highest score of the afternoon, and a really awesome crown!
Angie Henderson, Senior Underwriter, wins the trophy for best golf score!
01/14/2009
Fairway revises its Core Values for 2009
To further our efforts of emphasizing our Core Values as an active part of our every day schedule, we chose to revise them and use the name FAIRWAY as an acronym. Doing so truly reiterates how much these values are an integral part of our company, and how they are not just a list of words that nobody remembers. We strive to do our day-to-day business with these values in mind, understanding that doing so will keep us on our path of becoming a successful, positive business operated with integrity. So, without further ado, here are the new Fairway America Core Values:
Focused, Driven and Committed
We ambitiously work toward achieving our goals while never forgetting the value of the lessons learned through the process.
Accountable and Responsible
We pursue our priorities with passion, perseverance and enthusiasm as we take ownership to deliver the timely end result.
Interdependence and Collaboration
Together we can achieve much more than going it alone. The value of teamwork is inherent in our approach.
Respect, Trust and Integrity
We understand that trust and respect are earned, while demonstrating the highest levels of integrity.
Winning Attitudes
We bring an upbeat mind-set to the workplace with an understanding that positive attitudes permeate our surroundings with success.
Approachable, Open Communication
We value discussion and different perspectives. We encourage the sharing of new ideas and promote an open-door mentality to voicing concerns and opinions—with respect.
You Make Fairway Fun!
Yes, work can be fun! We encourage everyone to bring his or her own brand of respectful fun to the workplace.