John Ripley - VP Sales & Technology
 John Ripley grew up in the Washington, DC area before attending Texas A&M University and graduating in 1985 with a BS in Economics. He served as an officer in the United States Marine Corps in Hawaii from 1986 - 1990. In 1990 John and his wife relocated to Perth, West Australia to serve in the development of a local church there. In 1994 John and his wife moved to the Gulf Coast of Florida where he furthered his successful career as a sales professional. John brings over 15 years experience in professional sales and has been heavily involved in Real Estate since 1988.
As Vice President, Sales & Technology John has oversight of the Sales Force and Technology directives of Global Lending Group. As a Mortgage Planning Professional he offers insight and advice to both his team of Mortgage Professionals and his clients. He is active in professional, social and philanthropic endeavors throughout Florida. John is an avid drummer and he pursues this passion with great enthusiasm.
Mr. Ripley is a published author and is a recognized expert in the development of long range financial strategies that employ mortgages as financial planning tools. John also hosts the critically acclaimed radio show, “Your Home, Your Money”, which airs multiple times per week on numerous stations throughout the state of Florida and can be heard via streaming audio at www.glgradio.net
He and his wife Christine have two children, Emily & Olivia and live in the Orlando, Florida metropolitan area.
John Ripley
140 N. Westmonte Drive Suite 204
Altamonte Springs, FL, 32714
Phone: 407-388-1036 x 131
Fax: 407-388-1056
Email: 
Daily Florida Mortgage Broker Blog
By John Ripley
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Friday, August 03, 2007
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Federal Judge Rejects Homeowners' Lawsuit Against Major Mortgage Registry
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| A federal judge has dismissed a proposed class action lawsuit filed by homeowners who cast doubt on the legitimacy of the nation's leading mortgage registration firm to represent lenders in foreclosures.
U.S. District Judge Timothy J. Corrigan in Jacksonville, Fla., ruled that Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems did not misrepresent itself or hide its role as a nominee for mortgage lenders. |
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Thursday, August 02, 2007
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Home foreclosure activity up 58% in first six months of 2007
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| The number of U.S. homes facing foreclosure surged 58 percent in the first six months of the year, the latest sign of mounting problems in the mortgage industry, a data firm said Monday. In all, 573,397 properties across the nation reported some sort of foreclosure activity in the first half of this year, including receiving notices of default, auction sale notices or being repossessed by lenders, Irvine, Calif.-based RealtyTrac Inc. said. |
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Wednesday, August 01, 2007
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Federal Judge Rejects Homeowners' Lawsuit Against Major Mortgage Registry
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| A federal judge has dismissed a proposed class action lawsuit filed by homeowners who cast doubt on the legitimacy of the nation's leading mortgage registration firm to represent lenders in foreclosures. U.S. District Judge Timothy J. Corrigan in Jacksonville, Fla., ruled that Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems did not misrepresent itself or hide its role as a nominee for mortgage lenders. |
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What individuals have influenced you most and how?
My Grandparents; John C. and Willene D. Keenum. They lived through the Great Depression, served our country all over the world during World War II and the Korean War, loved each other through thick and thin, lived on cabbage and tea when they had no money, raised 3 kids – one of which was adopted from war-torn Korea and taught me to depend on Jesus Christ for all things in life. |
What would surprise us to know about you?
I am a former United States Marine Officer and am really afraid of snakes. |
What is your favorite verse of scripture?
1 Cor. 16:13 “Be on the alert, stand firm in the faith, act like men – be strong.” (NASB) |
What was the best book you have read - what book would you recommend (Other than the Bible)?
Good to Great by Jim Collins. He takes the idea of settling for good and shows how that actually leads to dismal performance over time. He then contrasts individuals who strive to do great things and actually leave a legacy of increased impact on the world around them by striving for excellence. |
What hidden talent do you have?
I am an enthusiastic and passionate drummer. I enjoy all types of music from Big Band Swing to very loud Rock and Roll. I play on the Worship Team at Metro Life Church, am the drummer in a jazz band called His Hands, am the drummer in a rock band called Alliance, and have had the privilege of playing drums on several recording projects with various artists. |
At what age did you trust Christ as your Savior?
My Grandmother took me to her United Methodist Church during my youth. I trusted Christ at age 12 at the completion of my Confirmation Class. However, during my sophomore year at Texas A&M I became involved in Campus Crusade for Christ and really began to understand what a personal relationship with Christ was supposed to look like. |
Where were you raised?
I was born in Annapolis, Maryland and grew up primarily in Silver Spring, Maryland. |
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