Meet your team
Union Shopper has nearly 40 years of history assisting union members and their families find great deals on a large range of goods and services.
Since 2011, Union Shopper Mortgage Planners has been providing members a service to assist them with their biggest financial decisions and make their interests the priority. Our brokers are proud of their union focus and have been able to assist thousands of union members with their financial goals since 2011.
All our loan consultants are members of the Mortgage & Finance Association of Australia (MFAA) and receive consistent follow up education to maintain and update their knowledge and skills.
Tom has developed a reputation for his true passion for looking after his clients and exceeding their expectations by delivering impressive outcomes. Tom specialises in home finance and is extremely interested in the property market. He gets a kick out of helping his clients achieve what they didn’t know was possible. He is also pretty keen on his fitness and long distance running, clocking up his first 100km ultra marathon on his 30th birthday.
Steve has built a reputation in the finance industry as someone who delivers. He prides himself on consistently helping his clients achieve their goals and Steve has the experience to see deals in ways others wouldn’t. He doesn't shy away from challenges and is passionate about continual learning, having completed a number of bachelors and his Masters in Applied Finance. Steve is a multi-ultra marathon finisher now totalling more than 5 completed 100km+ runs. He is always looking at the next one and can't wait run his first 100miler soon.
Scott is a Business Development Manager for Union Shopper Mortgage Planners and was the previous General Manager of USMP since its formation back in 2011. Scott has been in the banking and finance industry for over 40 years in a range of roles that has given him experience and knowledge across a variety of lending types. This experience allows him to provide clients with the very best service for even the most complicated finance proposals. Out of the office Scott is a passionate supporter of the Sydney Swans and the Wallabies. He is a keen squash player and likes a round of golf and enjoys a glass or two of red wine.
With over a decade in finance including 10 years as a mortgage broker at Union Shopper Mortgage Planners, Gilbert is dedicated to simplifying the home buying journey. He takes immense pride in delivering exceptional service, ensuring clients secure the best loan tailored to their needs and guiding them to plan for future financial decisions. Beyond mortgages, he enjoys coaching soccer, traveling, and relishes his partner's exceptional cooking By default he is the office tech manager and can often be heard explaining how to connect to the Wi-Fi or print in colour. Outside the office, Gilbert enjoys backpacking overseas and has an obsessive interest in football.
Asmir is an enthusiastic and energetic individual who has spent the last 10 years in various positions in the finance industry. He has developed a true passion for making his clients dreams come true through excellent service and always being available. Asmir thinks anything is possible and does not take NO for an answer. So rest assure, Asmir has got you covered.
John is an accomplished problem solver that’s been in the finance industry since 2019. John prides himself on his ability to find solutions and a warm customer experience. John is an associate that strives to create a smooth and stress-free experience for his customers, providing clear and concise information throughout the loan process. Always ready to go above and beyond to achieve the best outcomes possible.
Lindsay is dedicated to providing the best customer experience, having over 25 years’ experience in customer service roles. Lindsay has lead teams in retail, Optics & property delivery outstanding results, she is all about delivering the best customer journey. Lindsay has been in the finance industry since 2022 as a Broker Support Associate, and when she isn’t looking after our clients, Lindsay is a sports enthusiast and loves the Great outdoors.
Jack has made a name for himself as a customer focused and detail-oriented individual. Despite being new to the finance industry, Jack is an associate who is hungry to make an immediate impact for any customer he can help. And he wants to ensure all customers enjoy the most positive finance process possible for their financial goals that they may want to achieve. In his time away from finance Jack is an internationally recognised swimmer and all-around sporting enthusiast.
Carmel Celestial
13 0076 0688Carmel has years of experience in admin work within the mortgage broking industry. She’s also had her hand in bookkeeping and customer service. She is always committed to keeping things organised and done efficiently to ensure that things are running as smoothly as possible. Beyond the desk, Carmel is a fur mum of 2 dogs and 8 cats, is obsessed with caffeine, and loves exploring new places.
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