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2016 Hall of Fame Inductee

Mathew Ishbia

President and CEO of United Shore, one of the fastest-growing independent mortgage lenders in the country and parent company of United Wholesale Mortgage. Played varsity basketball for Seaholm High School from 1996 to1998, when he was named Jewish News Athlete of the Year. As a point guard at Michigan State University from 1998 to 2002, participated in three Final Four appearances, won three Big Ten championships and helped the Spartans win the 2000 NCAA national championship. Was the President’s Award Winner for Best GPA for all senior male athletes and was a three-time Academic All-Big Ten from 2000 to 2002. Also, was an assistant coach, alongside Coach Tom Izzo, during his fifth year of college. Named one of the “Most Influential Mortgage Professionals Under 40;” National Mortgage Professional magazine named him “25 Most Connected Mortgage Professionals;” Crain’s Detroit Business “40 Under 40;” DBusiness magazine “30 in Their Thirties;” “Rising Star” and Vanguard Award winner by HousingWire; and “Most Valuable Professional in Michigan” by Corp! magazine. Inducted 2016.

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