Meet Our Team

Heather Cohen

Heather comes to us from serving and managing in restaurants. She has earned her BS in Mathematics from Stockton University.

When she is not working in the closing department, she enjoys cooking and gardening.

Heather is one of Oceanside’s most passionate football fans. Everyone at Oceanside knows that she loves her Philadelphia Eagles.

Heather loves her family and friends and she enjoys spending time with them. She has three other family members that mean a lot to her: her dogs.

With all those people in her life, Heather still finds time to steal away for her other hobby: reading. Her favorite author is Jodi Picoult.

Timothy Barbieri – NMLS#1282238

Timothy Barbieri (NMLS# 1282238)

Brittany Alexander

Brittany has been working with mortgages at Oceanside for over six years. She enjoys being at work and takes pride in what she does. Her diligence and experience helps her when she is processing loan applications.

When she is not working on loans, Brittany teaches dance to people of all ages at a local dance school. She specializes in Jazz, Tap, and Ballet.

At the end of the busy day, Brittany bonds with her family and friends, which includes her husband, and a small colony of cats and dogs.

Brittany is very passionate about everything she does and she brings that passion to Oceanside.

Julie Coller

Julie comes to Oceanside from a background in home construction. For 15 years she worked professionally on home improvement projects. This is probably why she is currently involved in completely overhauling the interior of her home with wood floors, tile and many other wonderful things.

Versatile as ever, Julie also is a skilled accountant. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting at Rutgers Business School. Julie worked as an accountant at Canon Financial Services for 3 years prior to Oceanside. She also has her associates degree from Brookdale Community College in Business Administration.

When not working on house projects or accounting at Oceanside, she can usually be found hiking and exploring with her husband and their dog.

Ryan Dunn – NMLS#114526

Ryan (NMLS# 114526) simplifies the complexity of the mortgage home buying or refinancing process. He prides himself on educating his borrowers and showing them step by step a better understanding on how the mortgage process works.

With his knowledge of the industry, he always has a plan for his clients and guides them to the best mortgage product that is tailor made to suit their needs.

His availability is second to none. He is extremely prompt responding to his clients no matter what time of the day or night it is. With over 10 years’ experience he has seen all and any type of scenario so if something ever comes up he knows how to resolve the situation immediately.

Over $600 million in closed loan volume in his career has earned him a 5 Star Mortgage Professional Award by New Jersey Monthly Magazine.

In 2016, he was ranked 13th in the country in FHA closed loan volume in Scotsman Guide Magazine.

In his free time, he enjoys spending quality time with his family and watching sports. His two toddler sons, Brody and Mason, keep him very busy and active. 

Samantha Jenkins

Samantha was born in England, Essex and from there started her adventure of traveling the world with her family.

Her father was in the air force which meant that her family was always moving to different countries.

After traveling Samantha moved back to England where she graduated high school and college: Samuel Word Upper School, and Cambridge Reginal College of Cambridge with a degree in Art and Design.

Shortly after she finished college, she moved to the USA by herself and started her own adventure, and a family of her own. Samantha is the mother of two young boys with a girl on the way.

Her hobbies are her family and drawings she does on the side.

Michael James Kiley – NMLS#388845

Mike (NMLS# 388845) Joined the team at Oceanside Mortgage Company in May of 2012.

He prides himself in helping clients obtain affordable FHA STREAMLINE and VA IRRRL Refinancing Options with the best mortgage rates and with no closing costs options.

Ensuring that you make the right choice for you and your family is his ultimate goal, and he is committed to providing his customers with mortgage services that exceed their expectations.

His personal attention and hard-work ethic brings peace of mind knowing that your mortgage needs will be taken care of.

Whether you are Refinancing or buying you have a lot riding on your loan specialist. Since market conditions and mortgage programs change frequently, you need to make sure you’re dealing with a top professional who can give you quick and accurate financial advice. Mike’s experience has allowed him to help many borrowers achieve their homeownership dreams.

Mike is ranked 9th (2015) and 15th (2016) for FHA loan volume in the Scotsman Guide for Top Originators.

But there is more to Mike than just being an excellent and committed loan specialist. Mike has a life outside the office too.

Mike appreciates the sport of fishing. He has fished on boats in the middle of storms and from the relative security of the pier and everything in between. Sometimes he includes a few of the team at Oceanside on his fishing trips.

Another thing that Mike enjoys is golf. Almost everyone at Oceanside knows that there is no aspect of golf that Mike has not incorporated into his area of expertise.

Mike also enjoys Cooking and Traveling.

Mike is a proud father of four: A Son and three Daughters.

Laurie Kleissler – NMLS#113324

With more than ten years’ experience in the mortgage industry, Laurie (NMLS# 113324) has helped many homeowners through the years. In 2016, she ranked as 54th in the Nation for FHA originations on the Scotsman Guide Originator Rankings.
She graduated from the Stockton University with a BA in Literature.

She enjoys spending time with her family and three children. Aside from travel and cooking, she is an avid reader often tackling all the books on the bestseller list.

Amanda Magliola

Amanda was born and raised in New Jersey along with two younger brothers.

Amanda has been with Oceanside for 3 awesome years!

She is a student studying to be a teacher for the youth. Currently, she is working on getting her bachelor’s degree and teaching certificate.

Amanda has a passion for music: she enjoys playing the piano and her guitar. She has been playing for eight years. Amanda also has a passion for art.

In her private down time, she enjoys going to the beach, shopping, and spending time with friends and family.

One day she wants to travel the world to teach young students in need of a quality education and help others succeed and follow their passions in life.

Michele Miller

With more than 21 years of experience in the title and mortgage industry, Michele has helped many homeowners through the years.

Michele has attended Star Technical School and The Professional School of Business with her degree in computer and business management.

Michele enjoys spending time with her family and her Fur babies. She has recently become a Grandmother to a beautiful baby girl. When she is not at work she enjoys spending time with friends out on motorcycles enjoying the fresh air and is a member of the volunteer fire company auxiliary.

Robert Oliver – NMLS#1028919

Robert (NMLS# 1028919) comes to Oceanside from serving as a compliance manager at Metro Life. Now he is a loan specialist here at Oceanside.

Whether you’re buying, selling, refinancing, or building your dream home, you have a lot riding on your loan specialist. Since market conditions and mortgage programs change frequently, you need to make sure you’re dealing with a top professional who is able to give you quick and accurate financial advice.

Robert has the expertise and knowledge you need to explore the many financing options available. He has several years of experience originating FHA, Conventional, and VA loans. He would be happy to explain the advantages to each program.

Ensuring that you make the right choice for you and your family is his ultimate goal. And he is committed to providing his customers with mortgage services that exceed their expectations.

After you’ve applied, he will call you to discuss the details of your loan. HE will be your direct point of contact throughout the entire process. As always, you may contact him anytime by phone or email for personalized service and expert advice. Even after closing, he strives to keep an ongoing relationship with his customers, keeping them informed whenever they would be eligible to lower their payment.

He has a Bachelor’s degree from Rutgers University.

Stephen Olszewski – NMLS#117025

Steve (NMLS# 117025) has been with Oceanside Mortgage Company for over a decade. He is the manager of the Loan Officer team. He has had over 20 years’ experience in customer relations. Customer satisfaction is his top priority, always.

Steve is not just a business man; he is also an artist. When Steve is not working in the office training officers or assisting with loans, he enjoys music in many forms.

Steve is passionate about playing his guitar and entertains his friends and co-workers with an ad hoc concert or two every now and then from the comfort of his office chair. He appreciates listening to other people play as well.

This appreciation is best displayed with his collection of concert tickets (and guitar picks) he has amassed over the decades of seeing his favorite bands play.

Steve enjoys spending time with his friends and his sister.

Roberta Reynolds

Roberta came to Oceanside in 2008 as one of our more experienced openers. In total, she has 32 years in the mortgage industry and she has worked in multiple areas over those years.

During that time, Roberta worked her way up to Closing Supervisor. Many of the more complicated closing challenges get forwarded to her. Her experience and expertise are valuable assets to the team. Her willingness to teach some of the junior members of our team and provide guidance is invaluable.

When she is not with her family at Oceanside, Roberta enjoys going on cruises with her husband of 42 years and spending time with family. She has four grandchildren with one on the way!

Michael Sagos

Michael earned a Bachelor of Science majoring in Accounting in 2016 from New Jersey City University. His role includes utilizing QuickBooks to keep track of Oceanside’s finances and assisting customers with any questions they may have pertaining to their mortgage.

Michael is an enthusiastic sports fan. He also enjoys working out at the gym.

His love for the beach most likely means you can find him down the shore on the weekend catching some sun and swimming.

Lee Samaha – NMLS#1303195

Lee (NMLS# 1303195) came to Oceanside in 2015 and currently serves customers as a loan specialist. Lee is happy to help people to understand the process of home finance, which can be confusing. Previously a teacher, Lee can help some of these confusing things make more sense, while treating all his clients with respect.

When Lee is not in the office, he may be found exploring local points of interest. He tends to spend more time in places that have historical importance, e.g., Civil War battlefields, colonial towns, etc. Lee goes geocaching if he does not already have an excuse to explore.

Lee is curious about everything and cycles through a series of hobbies that include game theory, geology, music, literature, history, astronomy, cinema, architecture, military science, anthropology, philosophy, law, biology and physics. For Lee, the unexamined life is not worth living.

Ali Schaffer

Ali has had the distinct privilege of serving as a mortgage underwriter to help people accomplish their dreams of owning a home for over the past thirty years and has been an integral part of the mortgage industry for forty-two years. Ali is currently a senior underwriter for Oceanside Mortgage Co.

Has Associates degree in business and has been working in the mortgage industry since she graduated from high school.

Faith and Family are the most important aspects of life for Ali.

She loves to read a good book every once in a while, going to the movies, dining out, dancing, cruises, the beach, the ocean, visiting different places and cultures. She really wants to see Italy and Greece someday.

Ali loves having family gatherings and she has positive outlook on life.

She is the oldest of four children and native of New Jersey. 

Rebekah Staats

Rebekah works in the Compliance Office at Oceanside. She has been with us since June 2016.

Rebekah is a native of Saratoga, New York and she attended college and law school there. She received a B.B.A. from the Sage College of Albany and a J.D. from Albany Law School.

She has been practicing law for over five years since she was admitted to practice in New York in 2012.

When she is not in the office she likes to spend time with her family, attend music festivals, relax at the beach and eat pizza.

David Stone – NMLS#83327

David Stone (NMLS# 83327) is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Oceanside Mortgage. In 1996, after almost a decade of mortgage experience, he decided to pursue his American Dream and founded Oceanside. The company started in his garage with a single employee. It has grown to be one of the largest FHA streamline lenders in the country. He founded Oceanside with the goal to provide great rates and service to our customers while treating them with respect. David believes that customer service is incredibly important. When you call the main Oceanside number, your call will be handled by an actual person, not a machine!

David is the father of 3 sons and has 3 lovely and talented daughters-in-laws. His oldest son, Steven, is the Vice President of Oceanside. Steven’s wife, Blaire, is a Dentist. His son Jason is the Vice President of a Title & Settlement Company. Jason and his wife, Vicky, work together at the Title Company. Brian, the youngest son, works in video production and social media at ShopRite. Brian’s wife, Sara, is also a Dentist, but works for a non-profit focused on medical inventions. He is anxiously awaiting grandchildren.

David has been happily married for over 30 years to his wife, Christine. Christine is a retired real-estate attorney. In the early days of Oceanside, she would complete all of the Oceanside loan closings. David and Christine met at Fairleigh Dickinson University where it was love at first sight.

David’s free time is filled with his many hobbies. He is an avid guitar player and loves to jam with musically inclined members of the Oceanside staff. He also has his Private Pilot’s license and enjoys flying small planes up and down the Jersey Shore. He likes boating and fishing.

Steven Stone – NMLS#83328

Steven (NMLS# 83328) has been working at Oceanside since it was founded in 1996. He has done almost every job at the company, from mail-boy on up! He has a passion for helping people and works every day to ensure that all Oceanside borrowers are treated fairly and with respect. He currently serves as Vice President and Chief Operations Officer for the company.

Steven completed his undergraduate studies, earning a degree in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering at Webb Institute in Glen Cove, NY. He is also a graduate of Georgetown University with a Master of Business Administration degree.

Steven is married to his beautiful and highly intelligent wife, Blaire. Blaire is a General Dentist practicing in Monmouth County, NJ. Blaire and Steve had their first child in September 2017 and could not be more excited.

In his free time, Steven enjoys spending time on his boat and with family. While he was in college, he was a sailing instructor for children ranging in age from 6 to 16. He still loves to sail on the Barnegat Bay.

Katie Vieira

Katie has been assisting people with mortgages for 3 years at Oceanside. She is happy to be a part of the Oceanside family. Some of her best friends were even made here.

When she is not helping people with their loans she is interested in traveling. In the future, she hopes to return to Portugal to visit some of her family.

Katie counts among her hobbies an interesting array of artistic and athletic diversions. Some of them include cosmetology and home-hunting which she does on Zillow and HGTV. She enjoys doing yoga at the gym and spending time out on the water.

Vincent Lucante – NMLS#1635280

Vincent (NMLS# 1635280) is a licensed loan officer at Oceanside Mortgage Company and comes from a customer service background. He joined our team eager to assist clients with financial decisions that will benefit them.

Vincent specializes in FHA and VA mortgages, specifically, the FHA streamline and VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance programs.

When Vincent is not working, he enjoys his passion for football. He is a huge Pittsburgh Steelers fan and considers himself a sports connoisseur, also favoring the Los Angeles Lakers and New York Mets.

Vincent also enjoys being with family, friends, and his girlfriend. Vincent feels that Oceanside Mortgage Company is perfect for him and is thoroughly enjoying his time working for such an excellent company.

Max Hazard

Born and raised in Manasquan, NJ, Max comes to Oceanside from Stetson University where he played on the Football Team and graduated with a Degree in Finance.

Max’s hobbies include exercising, golfing, swimming, and running.

In his free time, he enjoys spending time with friends and family.

As an avid sports fan his favorite teams are the New York Giants, The New York Knicks and the Yankees.