THE PEOPLE BEHIND RIVER BEAR
Different backgrounds. A shared commitment to personal service. Meet the people who bring River Bear’s family brokerage approach to life.
MEET OUR OWNEROwner & Managing Broker
Buck Delano Dodson McLamb · NMLS #1986926
Buck brings experience in real estate, mortgage lending, and construction to his work with clients. He holds a BA in Applied Economics and Management from Cornell University. As River Bear’s owner and managing broker, he brings those perspectives together around a personal approach to financing.
Get to know the team below and find the right person to start a conversation with.
Experience, individual perspective, and a personal connection at every step.
Senior Loan Originator
NMLS #117441
Ian’s mortgage background spans purchase financing, refinances, FHA and VA loans, home equity, and reverse mortgages. He helps borrowers work through loan guidelines and compare financing options around their individual needs.
Loan Originator
NMLS #2537204
David holds a BS in Engineering from Texas A&M University. His background in technology, construction, and computer systems brings an analytical perspective to mortgage conversations and a practical interest in helping clients understand their choices.
Loan Originator
NMLS #2098072
Riaan holds a bachelor’s degree in law from the University of Pretoria in South Africa. His interest in contracts, client service, and problem-solving shapes the attention he brings to helping borrowers navigate the mortgage process.
Loan Originator
NMLS #1492125
Ralph entered the mortgage industry in 2003 after building a background in finance. Originally from California, he now calls Texas home with his wife and three children. Away from lending, he enjoys music and mixed martial arts.
Loan Originator
NMLS #291616
Jason’s residential experience includes home sales, construction, remodeling, and investment-property ownership. He and his family moved from Colorado to the Austin area in 2016. That background informs the perspective he brings to clients’ financing questions.
Loan Originator
NMLS #1548723
Originally from New York City, Clendi and his wife moved to Texas in 2014. He brings a banking background to helping first-time and returning homeowners understand the mortgage process. His published profile is available in English and Spanish.
Clendi aporta su experiencia bancaria para ayudar a compradores nuevos y propietarios actuales a comprender el proceso hipotecario.
Loan Originator
NMLS #2703772
Born in Austin, Joey has served in the Marine Corps and as a first responder in Hays County. His published story emphasizes faith, service, patience, and attention to detail—values he brings to guiding clients through a home purchase.
Loan Originator
NMLS #2690495
Shea brings experience in real estate leadership, agent coaching, and mortgage lending. That work spans homebuying, selling, and financing, along with professional development and public speaking. Shea focuses on helping people understand decisions and build practical plans.
Loan Originator
NMLS #2853835
Katrina holds degrees in Business and Legal Studies and began her mortgage career as a processor in California. Her experience behind the scenes informs a detail-oriented approach to helping borrowers understand the financial and contractual parts of a mortgage transaction.
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