meet the urw team

Chantel Petersen
Account Executive
I have been servicing Brokers and Correspondent clients for over 9 years. I have a true passion for helping others and building long lasting relationships. With my experience, attention to detail, and exceptional customer, you’ll able to rest assure you’re in great hands. I will always have the best interest for you and your borrowers. My team and I specialize in Conventional, FHA, VA, USDA, Non-QM and Jumbo loan’s. We want to make the process easy for you and your borrowers all while making the transaction enjoyable. Let me help you stand out against your competition with not only competitive rates but top of the line service. UR Brokers and UR Wholesale.
Email: Chantel.Petersen@urwholesale.com
Phone: (951) 496-2321

Nef Bromber
Account Executive
Nef has over 30 years’ experience in the mortgage industry with broad and deep expertise. She began her career as a retail loan officer and has also worked as an underwriter, wholesale account executive, and national wholesale sales director. Nef has additional experience in secondary market activities, product development, negotiating agency master contracts, and handling private investor relations. She’s an expert when it comes to pricing, working out complex loan scenarios, and understanding mortgage banking from all aspects of the business.
Email: Nef.Bromber@urwholesale.com
Phone: (818) 486-8787

Joe Embree
Area Sales Manager
My mortgage career began in 1992, right out of college. My first job was with TransAmerica Financial. I have been in the mortgage business for about 30 years. Most of this time has been in Wholesale lending, I love putting together and originating mortgages. Other roles have included Customer Service Rep, Doc Drawer, Lock Desk Coordinator, Account Executive, and Regional Production Manager. Prior to entering the mortgage industry, I graduated from San Diego State University in 1991 with a BA in Economics, and a Minor in Business Management. I’ve been married since 1996 with 2 daughters, 18 and 21. I enjoy family time, college sports, outdoor activities, and thoughtful conversation on a wide variety of topics.
Email: joe.embree@urwholesale.com
Phone: (951) 368-9217

Jill Booth
Senior Account Executive
I have 20+ years of experience as a wholesale and correspondent Account Executive. I began my career in the mortgage industry in 1998 as an underwriting assistant then moved over to the Account Executive position in 1999. Originally, I worked for New America/Aegis for 9 years, moved to SunTrust for 4 years then over to Caliber Home Loans for 11 years. I recently landed at Unified Reliance Wholesale and I am very honored to be part of this team. Prior to entering the mortgage industry, I earned a Bachelor of Science degree at San Diego State University. I live in the San Diego area with my husband and 2 children. My interests include yoga, hiking, traveling, and spending time with my family.
Email: Jill.Booth@urwholesale.com
Phone: (619) 888-6057

Jason Wood
Account Executive
I started as a retail LO in April of 1992 and transitioned to wholesale in November of 1993 working for First Nationwide Mortgage. I have been in wholesale ever since and I enjoy the relationships/friendship I have been able to build over the years. I love structuring and closing loans with business partners. Prior to starting my career, I graduated from San Diego State University with a BS in Finance, and a Minor in Psychology. I have been married since 1999 with 3 daughters, 20, 19, and 17. I enjoy family time, all sports, playing tennis, pickleball and anything the family wants to do.
Email: jason.wood@urwholesale.com
Phone: (949) 521-0144

Dirk Nelson
Senior Account Executive
Dirk Nelson began his mortgage career in 1992, after graduating from San Diego State University with a BS in Finance. In 2023, he marked more than 31 years of Operational, Sales, and Management experience in Wholesale and Correspondent lending. During that time, he has closed over 30,000 loans and has been a top producer for some of the most highly respected companies in the mortgage industry. Dirk is versed in a broad set of programs and guidelines, including Fannie, Freddie, FHA, VA, Jumbo & Non-QM. He continues to leverage his experience and the relationships that it has forged to help his clients navigate through the different economic cycles and to grow and evolve their business through the constantly changing mortgage lending landscape. Dirk is married and lives in Danville, California where he enjoys spending time with his wife (and favorite realtor) Kerri, his two children Makena and Jett, and two stepsons Taylor and Logan. He keeps active with golf, skiing, tennis, pickleball, and his Peloton, as well as frequent trips to Carmel.
Email: dirk.nelson@urwholesale.com
Phone: 925-303-9203