Meet The Team
American Mortgage is Here to Help
Clayton Heitler
Owner
Clay Heitler (NMLS #372592) is the President and Founder of American Mortgage Services, Inc.
Clay Heitler has owned and operated Tampa-based Affordable Home Mortgage (now American Mortgage Services) since 1999.
Clay was born and raised in Baton Rouge, LA, and relocated to Florida in the early 90’s. Clay graduated from University of South Florida in 1993 and is still an avid Bulls fan! Clay is an active member of Tampa Bay society and is the friendliest person you will ever meet!
Shannon Robinson
Operations Manager
Shannon is a returning employee that moved back to Tampa in the beginning of 2021. She brings 15 years of management experience to the team and loves her job! Shannon holds a degree in Business Administration, Summa Cum Laude, and currently lives in the north Tampa with her husband and two children.
JoAnne Patton
Processor / NMLS #342684
JoAnne has been serving mortgage needs in the Tampa Bay area for the past 30 years. With her knowledge and experience, she is committed to providing excellent service from application to closing. In her free time, she loves spending time with her husband and two boys, RV’ing and playing tennis.
Lindsey Randall
Processor
Lindsey Randall has been serving as a Loan Processor since March 2021. Lindsey processed loans right out of college in 2003 and rejoined the AMS team in 2021. She has a background in finance and working closely with Real Estate Agents. She loves helping borrower’s get to the closing table. Lindsey graduated from the University of Mississippi in Finance and Management. Outside of processing, you can find Lindsey enjoying time with her family. She loves God, helping others and delicious food.
Marivel Noyola
Administrator
Marivel is new to Tampa Bay, rejoining the mortgage industry since she started in 2000. Originally from Houston, Texas, Marivel spent time raising her boys and helping with the family trucking business. In 2019 she relocated to Tampa, Florida. Marivel is excited to be a part of the American Mortgage Services Family as the Administrative Assistant. In her free time she loves to go to the beach and go Salsa dancing!
Alexander Rotz
Loan Partner / NMLS # 1555722
Alex is a dedicated and experienced mortgage professional with a proven track record of success in assisting clients in achieving their homeownership dreams. With 10 years of experience, Alex is proficient at providing tailoring mortgage solutions to meet individual needs, and he is committed to delivering exceptional service and building long-term relationships with clients and industry partners. Alex is a Tampa native and in his personal time he enjoys boating, fishing, or any activity on the water!
Dennis Gagnon
Loan Partner / NMLS # 1756139
Dennis came to us with almost a decade of experience as a loan officer and has recently joined our MLOA team. He takes pride in offering elite customer service, while efficiently assisting with client needs to ensure the process goes as smoothly as possible. Dennis makes himself available 24/7 to his clients, and is always available to answer any questions, at any time. In his free time, Dennis loves working out and spending time with his miniature schnauzer!
Why Choose Us?
- Experience – We put our 40+ years of combined experience in the Mortgage industry to work for YOU!
- Loan Programs – We have more loan options available than banks, credit unions and most direct lenders.
- Low Rates – We shop our expansive book of lenders to find the best rate for your unique needs!
- Fees – As a wholesale mortgage broker, we are able to charge less fees than most competitors.
- Communication – Our knowledgeable team members are easily accessible to answer your questions and to update you and your realtor throughout the process of your loan.