LEADERSHIP

BAC Leadership Team

Driving advocacy efforts and executing mission

Brendan McKay

Co-Founder & Chief Advocacy Officer

As Co-Founder and Chief Advocacy Officer of the Broker Action Coalition (BAC), Brendan McKay champions the interests of independent mortgage professionals and their clients on Capitol Hill. He has led multiple advocacy wins including the passage of Trigger Lead legislation, creation of the largest PAC ever formed for mortgage brokers (BACPAC), enactment of expanded Disabled Veterans Tax Exemption laws in several states, and opened broker access to down payment assistance programs nationwide.

In addition to his leadership at the BAC, Brendan owns McKay Mortgage, where he consistently ranks among the Top 50 Mortgage Brokers in the country. With years of firsthand experience helping homebuyers achieve the dream of homeownership, Brendan brings a unique, ground-level understanding of the mortgage process from origination to operations which allows him to effectively bridge the gap between policymakers and the constituents they serve.

Mortgage Professional America has named Brendan McKay to its 2025 Global 100 list of the world’s most influential mortgage professionals.

Jamie Cavanaugh

Chief Executive Officer

As CEO, Jamie Cavanaugh leads the BAC’s efforts to grow its reach, resources, and impact. With more than three decades of mortgage industry experience, she brings a deep understanding of the industry and a longstanding commitment to advocacy and the mortgage broker community.

Jamie has owned and managed multiple mortgage companies throughout her career and currently serves as CEO of reAlpha Mortgage. She will continue to lead reAlpha Mortgage while also serving as CEO of the BAC.

Jamie’s experience gives her a firsthand understanding of how decisions made in Washington affect mortgage professionals, their businesses, and the consumers they serve. She brings that perspective to her leadership of the BAC and its work to strengthen the mortgage broker community’s voice in Washington.

Nick Framarini

Director of Advocacy

As Director of Advocacy, Nick Framarini is a passionate advocate for the mortgage industry, bringing a frontline broker perspective to Washington. He leads efforts to elevate the voice of independent mortgage brokers and advance policies that protect both brokers and the homebuyers they serve.

In addition to his leadership at BAC, Nick serves as Vice President at Mortgage Star. He has been recognized by Scotsman Guide as a Top Producing Mortgage Broker and Rising Star from 2022 through 2025.

Nick is also a member of Vetted VA and serves on the board of the Maryland Mortgage Bankers and Brokers Association (MMBBA), where he contributes to the legislative committee.