Steven Plaisance

About Steven Plaisance

I am a banking executive with over 35 years of experience, driven by a passion for people development and servant leadership. As a longtime mortgage banking executive, I’ve led large teams, including 1,600 team mortgage members at Gateway First Bank and approximately at Arvest, with a focus on fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture. My leadership centers around empowering others, creating meaningful connections. I have a reputation as a strong communicator, collaborator, and as having a truly open door. I drive business success through strategic vision and operational excellence.I have a proven track record of navigating market fluctuations, driving growth, and implementing innovative technologies. At Gateway, I led the company through a volatile mortgage market, driving efficiency and right-sizing. We also focused on reinvesting in our team members and developed the RISE leadership program to grow long-term talent. My expertise spans capital markets, financial management, risk mitigation, regulatory compliance, and customer-centric strategies. People development has always been at the forefront of my keys to success.I’m also committed to community and industry engagement, having served on multiple boards and initiated programs that support families in need. My goal is to lead with integrity, impact, and purpose, ensuring the success of both my teams and the organization.I’d love to connect and explore how we can collaborate or share insights. Feel free to reach out! Leadership | Mortgage Banking | Team Development | Strategic Growth | Operational Efficiency | Risk Management | Regulatory Compliance | Customer-Centric Strategy | Change Management | Financial Management | People Leadership | Process Improvement | Technology Integration | Talent Development | Succession Planning | Cross-Functional Collaboration | Community Engagement | Industry Advocacy | Governance | Profitability Optimization | Leadership Development Programs | High-Performance Teams | Banking Operations | Regulatory Oversight | Market Expansion | Culture Stewardship | Mortgage Servicing | Mortgage Lending | Technology & Innovation | Executive Leadership | Business Strategy | Mortgage Servicing Rights | Secondary Marketing | Capital Markets | Correspondent Lending | Whole Loan Trading | Pipeline Hedging | Agency and Investor Relations

Experience

1. Senior Vice President - Capital Markets

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   Feb 2026 — Present

Education

• Stanford University

  Executive Management Programming

• University of Arkansas

  BSBA, Marketing Management