Jeff May, VP, Managing Director, Cherry Creek Region

Jeff May is the vice president and managing director for Guild Mortgage’s Cherry Creek division. He’s responsible for directing the division’s retail and joint venture mortgage production and loan fulfillment activities across 19 states.

Jeff brings over 40 years of experience in the mortgage industry. He was one of the founders of Cherry Creek Mortgage back in early 1987 and served as president and CEO since 1988. He joined Guild in 2023 through the acquisition of Cherry Creek Mortgage, LLC.

Jeff was a member of the Young Presidents’ Organization for 30 years. He has served in leadership roles in the Colorado Mortgage Lenders Association to include two terms on the board of directors, as a current board member and former chairman of the board of governors. He was chairman of the Colorado Homeownership Coalition, a non-profit that helps people with a short-term need to meet their mortgage obligations, and currently serves on the board.

Jeff received a bachelor of science degree in business administration from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, in 1983. He and his wife, Kathy, reside in Cherry Hills Village, Colorado. They have four adult children. Outside of work, Jeff is an avid fisherman and wing shooter.