
The people behind
the approval.
A high-performing team assembled to raise the standard in mortgage service. Real people who answer the phone, every time.
Led by Brent Nardecchia,
Arizona's #1 loan officer.
More than two decades of Phoenix lending experience, recognized by Scotsman Guide as a top originator. Brent treats a $50,000 loan and a $50 million loan exactly the same way.


Patrice Land

Kimberly Farabaugh
Kim has worked alongside Brent since 2020 (since birth if you count being his sister!), bringing strong leadership and organizational skills to the mortgage lending industry. Before joining the mortgage world, she served as a school director, supporting students and academic leadership in achieving growth and success.
Kim enjoys being part of one of the most important moments in a person's life, buying a home. She specializes in supporting clients on the front end of the process, ensuring everything is gathered efficiently to keep files moving smoothly. Known for her organization and responsiveness, she manages multiple files at once while making each client feel like her top priority.
Outside of work, Kim enjoys spending time with her husband and son. As a Disney loving family, they often travel there whenever possible, sometimes even turning it into a work from Disney day. Supporting HPM is deeply personal to Kim, and she's proud to stand behind the vision Brent has built and continues to grow.

Phil Wright
Phil Wright is a Loan Officer with High Place Mortgage who has been helping clients navigate the home financing process since 2015. Raised in Harrisburg, South Dakota, Phil developed a strong attention to detail through his family's business, where doing things the right way was a core value.
With experience across a wide variety of loan products, including conventional, rural development, and specialty property financing, Phil takes pride in finding solutions for clients with unique needs. His background working with community banks and private money lenders has expanded his ability to serve a broad range of borrowers.
Known for his honest communication and customer-first approach, Phil believes transparency and consistent communication are the keys to reducing the stress of buying a home. He is passionate about helping clients achieve their dream of homeownership while building lasting relationships along the way.
Outside of work, Phil enjoys hiking and camping with his wife, Amanda, and their English Bulldog, Aponi. He is committed to continuous growth and looks forward to expanding his expertise while helping High Place Mortgage continue to serve clients at the highest level.

Amber Harman
With a relationship-first approach and a commitment to excellence, Amber has built a reputation for delivering a seamless and transparent lending experience. Backed by extensive industry knowledge, they work with a wide range of clients, from first-time homebuyers to luxury and investment borrowers, providing tailored financing solutions for every stage of the journey.
Known for strong communication, reliability, and a solutions-driven mindset, Amber believes that trust and accountability are the foundation of every successful transaction. By collaborating closely with clients and real estate partners, they help navigate even the most complex scenarios with confidence and clarity.
As part of High Place Mortgage, Amber is dedicated to creating lasting relationships and ensuring every client receives exceptional service from application to closing.

Michael Delp

Brian Finland

Emily Paris
With a passion for branding, marketing, and relationship building, I serve as the Brand Director at High Place Mortgage, where my primary focus is supporting Brent and our team in whatever is needed to help our company, clients, and agent partners succeed.
Rather than viewing marketing as a standalone function, I believe it should be a tool that creates opportunities, strengthens relationships, and helps our partners grow their businesses. From developing strategic campaigns and content to coordinating events and business development initiatives, my goal is to ensure High Place Mortgage delivers value beyond the transaction.
My background in real estate, mortgage, title, and luxury marketing has given me a unique perspective on what it takes to build lasting partnerships and strong brands. Every project I take on is centered around elevating our team, supporting our referral partners, and executing Brent's vision of creating an organization that leads with service, transparency, and results.

Sammi Dowd

Marylou McDonald

Lisa Spake
Lisa Spake brings over 25 years of experience in the mortgage industry, specializing in complex financing solutions for ultra-high-net-worth clients. Known for discretion, strategic insight, and a client-first approach, she has built a career guiding high-value borrowers through tailored lending strategies with precision and trust.

Angela Han

Noelle Cook
Originally from Seattle, Washington, Noelle moved to Arizona in 2015 in search of sunshine and new beginnings. With a background in Mass Media and marketing, she brings strong communication and relationship building skills to the industry. As a licensed REALTOR, Noelle has a unique understanding of the full homeownership journey, from buying to selling to securing the right financing, allowing her to better support both clients and other real estate professionals. Outside of work, she can often be found teaching hot yoga or hangin' with her rescue pup, Bowser.
Heather Hofman
Theresa Bonertz
