Press release content from Business Wire. The AP news staff was not involved in its creation. Jeff Schmidt Named Gateway Regional Vice President—North Texas April 28, 2021 GMT TULSA, Okla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr 28, 2021-- Gateway Mortgage, a division of Gateway First Bank, has announced Jeff Schmidt as the Regional Vice President over North Texas. In this role, Jeff will use his 35+ years of experience in the Banking Mortgage Industry to lead over 20 mortgage centers in communities across the state, including the Dallas metropolitan area. “Jeff is the ultimate team player,” said Scott Gesell, CEO of Gateway First Bank. “Whatever we need, he raises his hand to help, including serving as Interim Chief Mortgage Officer right before the pandemic hit. As a result, what was intended to be a few months while we conducted a national search, turned into almost a year-long arrangement. His commitment to Gateway is truly inspiring.”