As an originating manager and vice president of mortgage lending at Guaranteed Rate Affinity, Christine Wenger has built her career on helping clients navigate one of the most important financial decisions of their lives with clarity, care and confidence.

Known for her patient, educational approach, Wenger is skilled at breaking down complex mortgage options into straightforward, empowering conversations. Her clients and partners rely on her not only for her deep industry knowledge, but also for her responsiveness, consistent communication and unwavering commitment to doing what is right for each individual borrower. For Wenger, mortgage lending is more than a profession — it’s a way to strengthen the community she loves, one household at a time.

Wenger’s passion for service extends far beyond the closing table. She has received multiple awards for community involvement, served as an ambassador for the Chandler Chamber of Commerce, supported local food banks and For Our City Chandler, and even led a networking group in Ahwatukee while collaborating with neighboring chambers to strengthen regional business connections. She also leads the Back to School Backpacks program, an annual initiative that provides fully stocked backpacks to more than 2,500 students each year.

Wenger serves on the board of Chandler Pride, where she helps champion equity, visibility and support for the LGBTQ+ community. As a Proud Ambassador for her company, she actively advocates for clients, colleagues and community members alike, working to create spaces where people feel seen, respected and empowered to be themselves.

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Finalists
Jaime Beus Kinman, Rate
Jason Smith, CrossCountry Mortgage