Leadership

Michael’s main objective is to lead Wallick and Volk into its next phase of transformative growth by leveraging his extensive experience within the mortgage banking industry, capitalizing on the market's new competitive landscape and using his wealth of institutional knowledge of Wallick & Volk to propel the company forward. His immediate goal is to create an elite group of 100 origination teams collectively producing over 3 billion dollars annually. Along with helping families achieve the American dream of home ownership, the teams will adhere to the core principles Wallick and Volk was founded on in 1932…HONESTY, INTEGRITY and HARD WORK!

Michael’s guidance and passion for the business have enabled Wallick and Volk to attract a strong and seasoned leadership team, as well as loan officers who are unparalleled in the industry. He possesses an uncanny ability to understand the evolving market, sense opportunities, and execute against those opportunities in a collaborative way.

Michael’s vision is positioning Wallick and Volk as the mortgage company of the future. “We will always be proud of our history; we have a passion for today’s clients and will do whatever it takes to meet their needs.”

Jim was born and raised in Cheyenne, Wyoming. After graduating from the University of Wyoming in 1963, he joined the company in August of that year as the first member of the third generation of the Wallick and Volk family. At that time, the company had six employees and three real estate agents. In the ensuing decades, the company substantially expanded its loan origination, mortgage servicing, real estate, and insurance divisions. The insurance and mortgage servicing divisions were sold in the 1990's and the real estate division in 2005. Jim became president in 1980 after the untimely death of his father, Roy Volk. Part of his activities have included numerous real estate developments, including both residential and commercial projects. He continues to maintain his Real Estate Brokers license.

Today, Jim has the title of CEO/Chairman after Michael Groff's promotion to President in November, 2005. Jim continues to be active in the management of Wallick & Volk.

Rob Torbett is seasoned Business Partner with 30+ years of diversified industry experience in mortgage banking, real estate, & insurance. He’s a licensed CPA with advanced expertise in US GAAP, finance & accounting, budgeting and forecasting. Rob has worked with multiple companies ranging in size from small sole proprietors to multi-billion dollar Fortune 100 firms.

Through this experience, he has found his passion to be working with small and medium size mortgage banks where he can add value through financial analysis and accounting automation by providing faster and more accurate financial information which saves the company time and money, facilitates faster decision making and increased profitability.

After growing up in Durham Connecticut, Rob considers himself a Wyoming native as he has lived in Cheyenne since 1978. Rob began his mortgage banking career in 2001 with Major Mortgage. While at Major Mortgage he held various positions (loan originator, Branch Manager and Secondary Marketing Manager). In 2006 Rob joined Wallick and Volk as the Branch Manager for the Cheyenne Branch. In April of 2010 joined Wallick and Volk's Senior Management team as the SVP, Capital Markets.

Rob and his wife Cindy have 2 children, Jorden and Kaylie.

I have been in the mortgage banking industry since 1987. Starting as a Loan Originator and eventually becoming the President & CEO of my own mortgage banking firm. We employed over 150 people and funded more than 100 million per month in residential home loans at our peak. I have seen every interest rate climate imaginable plus many changes to our industry.

One thing that has never changed is my commitment to my clients and my desire to deliver results to my clients that are second to none. The financing of a home for most people is the most significant obligation they will incur during their lifetime. As such, my goal is to make that experience as pleasant as possible while minimizing the natural stress associated with financing a home from the consumer side of the equation.

I have been married for over 21 years and my wife and I have three daughters and a son. In addition to raising a family I have always been very active in the community especially with youth sports. For the past 4 years I have been the Head Varsity Baseball Coach at Gilbert Christian High School. I believe we all have an obligation to give back to our community.