MICHIGAN CITY, IN (July, 2 2025) – The Indiana Mortgage Bankers Association announces Ruoff Mortgage’s Joel Scheer as its 2025 Distinguished Service Award recipient.
Scheer, the Branch Manager for Ruoff’s Southwest Fort Wayne location, was honored at the IMBA’s State Mortgage Conference last week. The Distinguished Service Award celebrates exceptional contributions to the mortgage banking industry, community service and civic involvement within Indiana. The award is Indiana Bankers Associations’ highest honor and recognized individuals who have significantly impacted the industry and their communities.
"We are extremely proud to hear that Joel Scheer has been presented this Distinguished Service Award by the IMBA,” says Clint Morgan, SVP and Chief Lending Officer. “Not only is he one of our most tenured Ruoff sales employees, Joel also represents the best of our brand. His commitment to customer service, sales leadership and philanthropy outside the office is second to none."
His involvement with local chapters began in 2013 when he was nominated and joined the Northeast Indiana Mortgage Bankers Association Board of Directors. He served two terms as President of the Board and still serves on the board to this day.
At the state level, Scheer joined the IMBA State Board of Directors in 2017, later taking on the roles of Secretary, Treasurer, Vice President and eventually President and Chairman, most recently from 2022-2023. In 2022, he was recognized as the IMBA Featured Member, highlighting his involvement with the organization. Scheer has served on the Nominating, Education and Al Thorup Future Leaders committees.
Outside of leadership, Joel is the proud emcee for NEIMBA’s Trivia Nights, with tens of thousands of dollars going to local charities. He and his fellow NEIMBA member, Dave Nuerge, even took their show on the road to assist the Greater Indianapolis Mortgage Bankers Association with their own trivia fundraiser. He’s presented multiple times for IMBA’s Al Thorup Future Leader classes covering various topics related to Retail Production.
Scheer joined Ruoff Mortgage in April of 2008 as Branch Manager at the company’s Southwest location in Fort Wayne, IN. He continues to lead his team with unwavering support and an immense understanding of the mortgage industry.
About Ruoff Mortgage:
Ruoff Mortgage is a full-service residential mortgage company with 60+ retail locations and originates in 31 states through their online consumer direct division. They have been ranked on the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Companies in America list for ten consecutive years and have appeared in the Top 100 Mortgage Companies in America and Top Mortgage Employer lists by several industry publications. Ruoff Mortgage has a 98.4% customer satisfaction rating, as compiled by CX leader, Experience.com. www.ruoff.com