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Mortgage Industry Veteran Sara Holtz Joins Optimal Blue as Chief Marketing Officer | National News

PLANO, Texas, March 15, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Optimal Blue announced today that it has appointed Sara Holtz as chief marketing officer. As a seasoned marketing and communications leader, Holtz brings more than 20 years of career experience, including a decade of driving change in the mortgage industry. As chief marketing officer, Holtz will drive unified marketing and communications strategies to advance Optimal Blue's business priorities and further extend the company's influence.

Sports Medicine Podiatrist to Serve Kissimmee, Lake Nona Communities | National News

KISSIMMEE and LAKE NONA, Fla., March 8, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Trevor Baddaloo, DPM, a board-certified podiatrist who previously worked with the Miami Heat, recently joined Florida podiatric group Modern Foot & Ankle and will begin seeing patients on Monday. Skilled in all facets of podiatric healthcare, Dr. Baddaloo also has a special interest in wound care, diabetic foot care, minimally-invasive procedures, and, most notably, sports medicine.

Click n’ Close Welcomes Polly Cracchiolo as Wholesale Loan Division Expands | National News

ADDISON, Texas, Feb. 26, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Click n' Close, a multi-state mortgage lender serving consumers and mortgage originators through its wholesale and correspondent channels, today announced Polly Cracchiolo has joined the organization's third-party originator (TPO) sales team as an account executive. In this new role, Cracchiolo will be under Ken Weislak's leadership, the National TPO Business Development Manager at Click n' Close.

S.C. Education Management Organization Reason & Republic Announces Key Leadership Positions | National News

ANDERSON, S.C., Feb. 8, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Reason & Republic, a South Carolina charter school leader, is pleased to announce the promotion of two highly accomplished individuals to pivotal roles in its organization. Mrs. Jamie Brumer-Clemons Appointed Superintendent and Chief Executive Officer.

BioAustinCTX Adds Cindy WalkerPeach and Ryan Hawkins to the Board of Directors | National News

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 1, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- BioAustinCTX, Central Texas' Life Science industry organization, announced today the appointment of Cindy WalkerPeach, PhD and Ryan Hawkins to its Board of Directors. BioAustinCTX is a nonprofit organization based in Austin, Texas focused on advancing the life science industry in the Central Texas Region.

Dark Matter Technologies adds mortgage technology veteran Tony Fox as chief of client engagement | National News

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Jan. 31, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter), an innovative new leader in mortgage technology backed by time-tested loan origination software and leadership, today announced industry veteran Tony Fox as its chief of client engagement.

Click n’ Close Welcomes Sean Drake as it Expands Wholesale Loan Division | National News

ADDISON, Texas, Jan. 25, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Click n' Close, a multi-state mortgage lender serving consumers and mortgage originators through its wholesale and correspondent channels, today announced Sean Drake has joined the organization's third-party originator (TPO) sales team as an account executive.

TEAL Announces Jill Paulus As Director Of Finance, Procurement | National News

WASHINGTON, D.C., and MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., Jan. 22, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Teal, a managed IT service provider for small- to medium-sized organizations that value genuine partnership, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Jill Paulus as Director of Finance, Accounting, and Procurement on January 2. Bringing over a decade of diverse experience in the managed IT services sector, Jill exemplifies a unique blend of technical acumen and strategic business insights.

Depth 2023 growth drives key hires in strategic marketing and content development as residential mortgage and real estate industries poise for...

ATLANTA, Ga., Dec. 19, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Depth, a leading provider of consultative B2B marketing, public relations and reputation management services for technology companies in the residential mortgage finance, financial technology (fintech), real estate technology (REtech) and related regulatory technology (regtech) industries, will close 2023 with a significantly larger internal team and client roster in anticipation of continued rebound for mortgage and real estate volume.

FormFree appoints Solvent CEO DIVINE as head of culture | National News

ATHENS, Ga., Dec. 6, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- FormFree® today announced the appointment of former hip-hop/rap recording artist-turned-techpreneur Victor D. Lombard, professionally known as DIVINE, as head of culture. DIVINE is the CEO and founder of Solvent, a fintech focused on financial empowerment for marginalized groups.

Reimagining Wellness: At Charles E. Smith Life Communities The Age-Old House Calls Are An Innovative Approach To Healthcare | National News

ROCKVILLE, Md., Dec. 4, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Charles E. Smith Life Communities (CESLC) announced the recent promotion of Dr. Elisa Gil-Pires to executive vice president, medical affairs/chief medical officer and medical director of Charles E. Smith Life Communities. Dr. Gil-Pires leads a team of world-class doctors who still make house calls.

Strategic Benefits Advisors hires industry veteran Michael Yaschik as a senior benefits consultant | National News

ATLANTA, Ga., Nov. 29, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Strategic Benefits Advisors (SBA) today announced the appointment of Michael Yaschik as a senior benefits consultant. In this role, Yaschik will counsel SBA's clients as they navigate both strategic benefits initiatives and everyday administration of their pension, 401(k) and health and welfare (H&W) plans.
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The Mortgage Collaborative Adds Four Mortgage Industry Luminaries to 2024 Board of Directors

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation's largest independent cooperative network serving the mortgage industry, today announced four additions to its 2024 Management Board of Directors.

FormFree welcomes MX Founder and Executive Chair Ryan Caldwell to its board of directors | National News

ATHENS, Ga., Nov. 28, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- FormFree® today announced the appointment of MX Technologies, Inc. (MX) Founder and Executive Chair Ryan Caldwell to its board of directors. Caldwell brings more than 20 years of experience in financial services and fintech, helping organizations around the world harness the power of financial data to improve business and consumer outcomes.

Floify taps Courtney Dodd as head of marketing to reinvigorate brand presence | National News

BOULDER, Colo., Nov. 27, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Floify, the mortgage industry's leading point-of-sale solution, today announced that Courtney Dodd has joined its team as head of marketing. With 12 years of experience in the mortgage sector, Dodd is set to spearhead Floify's marketing initiatives and reinforce its position as an innovator in the field.

MMI names Brian McKray as its new Vice President of Product | National News

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Nov. 14, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mobility Market Intelligence (MMI), a leader in data intelligence and market insight tools for the mortgage and real estate industries, today announced Brian McKray has been promoted to Vice President of Product.

Mortgage Machine Appoints Crystal Stanton to manage Customer Success and Onboarding | National News

ADDISON, Texas, Nov. 9, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mortgage Machine Services, an industry leader in digital origination technology to residential mortgage lenders, today announced its appointment of Crystal Stanton to manage customer success and onboarding. Crystal brings more than 20 years of customer success experience to her role, with over a decade dedicated to the mortgage industry.
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Homebuilding Veteran Mitchell Bradford Joins Diversified Pacific in California

RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Real estate veteran Mitchell Bradford has joined the talented team at Diversified Pacific. His 35 years of experience and leadership in the industry as a homebuilder and multi-family investor/owner will play a key role in the company as it seeks to grow and expand its reach and focus.

Click n’ Close Appoints Kara Lamphere as COO to Accelerate Growth of Business Lines | National News

ADDISON, Texas, Oct. 23, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Click n' Close, a multi-state mortgage lender serving consumers and mortgage originators through its wholesale and correspondent channels, today announced Kara Lamphere has joined the organization as Chief Operating Officer (COO).

RMA Expands Services to Support CRA Leaders on Compliance Issues | National News

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Oct. 16, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The award-winning economic development firm, Redevelopment Management Associates (RMA) is proud to announce an expansion of services supporting Community Redevelopment Agencies (CRAs) in the often gray area of statutory compliance. Due to the frequently misunderstood requirements of the CRA statute before, and the more restrictive change to the statute after 2019, once standard activities and expenditures within CRAs may now violate statutory restrictions on spending.

Dark Matter Technologies adds mortgage technology veteran Stephanie Durflinger as chief product officer | National News

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Oct. 16, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter), an innovative new leader in mortgage technology backed by time-tested loan origination software and leadership, today announced the appointment of Stephanie Durflinger as chief product officer. Durflinger, a 15-year mortgage technology veteran, comes to Dark Matter from ICE Mortgage Technology, where she most recently served as senior vice president of product development.

Jenny Moss joins fintech FormFree as director of marketing | National News

ATHENS, Ga., Oct. 16, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- FormFree® today announced the appointment of Jenny Moss as its new director of marketing. The timing of the move comes just as the company is launching its Passport® portable financial ID on October 20 and the FormFree Exchange (FFX), an online marketplace where lenders compete for the business of Passport users, later this year.

Depth promotes Lindsey Neal and Leslie Colley to executive vice president roles | National News

ATLANTA, Ga., Oct. 12, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Depth, a leading provider of consultative B2B marketing, public relations and reputation management services for technology companies within the residential mortgage finance, financial technology (fintech) and regulatory technology (regtech) industries, announced the promotions of Lindsey Neal and Leslie Colley to executive vice president.

Modern Foot & Ankle Welcomes New Podiatrist in Lake Mary, Casselberry | National News

LAKE MARY, Fla., Oct. 12, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Modern Foot & Ankle, Florida's leading provider of podiatric care, proudly welcomes foot and ankle surgeon Kristina Sikar, DPM, to the team. Dr. Sikar received extensive training during her surgical residency at Harvard Medical School and while in private practice in Palm Beach.

Dark Matter Technologies adds mortgage technology veteran Michael Housch as chief risk and information security officer | National News

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Oct. 10, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter), an innovative new leader in mortgage technology backed by time-tested loan origination software and leadership, today announced the appointment of Michael Housch as chief risk and information security officer. Housch, a C-suite and information security veteran of two and a half decades, joins Dark Matter following an eight-year stint with Black Knight, Inc (acquired by Intercontinental Exchange).

Dovenmuehle appoints Robert Howerton as CIO to oversee the company’s IT infrastructure | National News

LAKE ZURICH, Ill., Sept. 26, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Dovenmuehle Mortgage, Inc. (Dovenmuehle), a leading mortgage subservicing company, announced today that Robert Howerton has joined the organization as Chief Information Officer. In this role, his responsibilities include maintaining and expanding Dovenmuehle's current information technology (IT) infrastructure.

Mortgage Machine Services taps Digital Mortgage Expert Dan McGrew to Lead Company’s Go-to-Market Strategy | National News

ADDISON, Texas, Sept. 26, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mortgage Machine™ Services, an industry leader in digital origination technology to residential mortgage lenders, announced Dan McGrew has joined the company as Director of Sales. In this role, McGrew will be responsible for bringing the company's digital mortgage innovations to market, including the company's flagship loan origination system (LOS) Mortgage Machine.
Neo-Bionica Appoints Uli Gommel As CTO

Neo-Bionica Appoints Uli Gommel As CTO in U.S.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Neo-Bionica, a leading innovator in the field of medical device development and manufacturing, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Uli Gommel as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Uli will lead Neo-Bionica's technology division spearheading its mission to revolutionize the way that companies bring novel neurotechnologies and smart MedTech devices to market.

Click n’ Close Adds Ken Weislak and Travis Sharpe to Support Continued Growth of Company’s DPA Offerings for TPOs and Correspondents...

ADDISON, Texas, Sept. 20, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Click n' Close, a multi-state mortgage lender serving consumers and mortgage originators through its wholesale and correspondent channels, announced it has hired Ken Weislak as Business Development Manager for the wholesale division and Travis Sharpe as the Operations Manager for the company's correspondent division.

Prominent Podiatrist Brings Decades Of Experience To Brandon, Wesley Chapel | National News

BRANDON and WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla., Aug. 28, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A veteran podiatric surgeon is taking his years of experience in the classroom and the surgical suite to Modern Foot & Ankle. For more than two decades, Dean Sorrento, DPM, a double board-certified foot and ankle specialist, has embraced a nuanced solution to fully educate his patients regarding their diagnoses and treatment options.

Heidi Iverson named Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at MMI | National News

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Aug. 21, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mobility Market Intelligence (MMI), a leader in data intelligence and market insight tools for the mortgage and real estate industries, announced that Heidi Iverson has been promoted to Vice President of Strategic Partnerships. In this role, Iverson will lead sales and customer success efforts focused on strategic relationships in the mortgage and real estate sectors.
Steve Pawlowski Managing Director, Head of Technology Solutions at MCT

MCT, the leader in innovative mortgage capital markets tech, appoints Steve Pawlowski as Head of Technology Solutions

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT®), the de facto leader in innovative mortgage capital markets technology, today announced the appointment of Steve Pawlowski as Managing Director, Head of Technology Solutions. Mr. Pawlowski will be responsible for expanding upon MCT's proven record of driving efficiency and liquidity in the secondary market. He will report directly to MCT's COO, Phil Rasori.

The Alliven Group announces new hiring

LAKEWOOD, N.J., Aug. 8, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Alliven Group, a leading New Jersey-based real estate firm, has hired Sheya Herzberg as a Senior Analyst. Mr. Herzberg will play a crucial role in assisting senior leadership in the oversight and management of the Alliven portfolio as well as the underwriting of new opportunities.

New Podiatrist In Kissimmee Brings Balanced Approach To Foot And Ankle Care

KISSIMMEE, Fla., Aug. 7, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- With an equal affinity for surgical intervention and conservative care, Vanisaben Patel, DPM, knows a thing or two about balance. Specializing in everything from reconstructive surgery to diabetic wound care, Dr. Patel's range illustrates her depth as a practitioner. This week she will step into her new office with Modern Foot & Ankle for the first time, ready to serve the Kissimmee community with her compassionate approach to podiatric healthcare.

Christopher Henderson joins Palisade Capital Management

FORT LEE, N.J., July 27, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Palisade Capital Management, LP is pleased to announce Christopher Henderson has joined the firm as Managing Director, Head of Business Development. Chris will focus on further expanding Palisade's institutional business.
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PSS Garage Doors & Gates Welcomes David Baker as Branch Manager in Ventura

VENTURA, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- For more than 35 years, PSS Garage Doors & Gates has brought top-quality overhead doors and automatic gates to customers throughout Los Angeles, Ventura, and Santa Barbara Counties. The company's dedication to reliable, beautiful products and excellent service hasn't changed, but its management structure has. PSS Garage Doors & Gates welcomes David Baker as the company's new Branch Manager!
Ana Keller and Peter Andrews

Glancy Wine Education Foundation Announces Ana Keller as President and Adds New Board Member Peter Andrews

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The Glancy Wine Education Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Sonoma vintner Ana Keller as its new board President and the addition of importer Peter Andrews as a new board member. Founding President Cheryl Halloran will remain on the board in her role as Fundraising Chair.

Agile Appoints Greg Vacura as President to Further Mission of Creating a Better MBS Market

PHILADELPHIA, Pa., June 28, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Agile, a groundbreaking fintech bringing mortgage lenders and broker dealers together on a single electronic platform, today announced the appointment of Greg Vacura as company president. Mr. Vacura will be working to fulfill Agile's mission to create a better mortgage-backed securities (MBS) market through increasing liquidity and automation in TBAs, MBS pools, and AOTs.

BioAustinCTX Adds Hilary Graham, PhD, to the Board of Directors

AUSTIN, Texas, June 21, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- BioAustinCTX, Central Texas' Life Science industry organization, announced today the appointment of Hilary Graham, PhD to its Board of Directors. Hilary has studied and worked in the Central Texas life science ecosystem since 2005. She is a storyteller and commercial strategist with a growth mindset specializing in the molecular diagnostics and life sciences markets. Connecting people is her passion.

Dovenmuehle appoints Patricia McCarthy as Vice President of Insurance Administration

LAKE ZURICH, Ill., June 21, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Dovenmuehle Mortgage, Inc. (Dovenmuehle), a leading mortgage subservicing company, announced that it has hired Patricia McCarthy to be the company's new vice president of insurance administration. In this role, McCarthy will oversee Dovenmuehle's insurance department with responsibility for hazard and flood insurance administration, loss drafts, research and the insurance department call center.

Chiney Ogwumike Joins Hang Media and is Named Co-Founder of HANG Academy

NEW YORK, N.Y., June 20, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Two-time WNBA All-Star and ESPN host and analyst Chiney Ogwumike has joined the team at Hang Media as Co-Founder of HANG Academy, a new women's mentorship initiative of HANG, the Cynopsis Award-winning streaming platform. HANG Academy will work with brands to provide athlete, influencer and expert-infused virtual in-person education adjacent to celebrated women's sports events.
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Nomis Solutions hires client success veteran Amy Chase as SVP of Services

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Nomis Solutions (Nomis), the leading provider of end-to-end pricing lifecycle management technology, announced that client success veteran Amy Chase has been tapped as Senior Vice President of Services. Chase will be responsible for leading implementations of Nomis Solutions and delivering ongoing services to existing clients.

Abigail Erickson-Torres Announces Departure as Chief Executive Officer of Bryan’s House

DALLAS, Texas, June 5, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Abigail Erickson-Torres is moving on from her role as Chief Executive Officer of Bryan's House, the nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting at-risk children with special needs in North Texas. After eight remarkable years leading the organization, Erickson-Torres' tenure will conclude on June 2, 2023. Bryan's House executives anticipate a smooth transition with little to no impact on the families they serve.
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The Mortgage Collaborative Names Melissa Langdale as new President

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation's largest independent cooperative network serving the mortgage industry, announced today that it has named active board member Melissa Langdale president. A member of TMC's board since 2021, Langdale's two-decade career spans the mortgage, real estate and construction industries, including executive roles in sales, marketing, operations, compliance, risk, secondary/lock desk and quality control.

Jonathan Nahil joins FormFree as chief technology officer

ATHENS, Ga., May 17, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- FormFree® today announced that it has brought on Jonathan Nahil as chief technology officer (CTO). Nahil possesses more than 20 years of experience as a software architect and leader of development teams at renowned technology organizations.

Dovenmuehle taps Ron Malik as Senior Vice President of Default Servicing

LAKE ZURICH, Ill., May 17, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Dovenmuehle Mortgage, Inc. (Dovenmuehle), a leading mortgage subservicing company, announced today that it has appointed Ron Malik as the company's new senior vice president of default servicing. In this role, Malik will oversee Dovenmuehle's special servicing initiatives and maintain a high level of compliance and service satisfaction in all areas of default servicing.
Suzanne Singer of NotaryCam

NotaryCam welcomes Suzanne Singer as Director of Sales and Marketing

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- NotaryCam®, a Stewart-owned company and a pioneering provider of remote online notarization and identity verification/authentication technology for real estate and legal transactions, today announced that Suzanne Singer has been appointed director of sales and marketing.

Georgeo Pulikkathara joins Dovenmuehle as Chief Information Security Officer

LAKE ZURICH, Ill., May 9, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Dovenmuehle Mortgage, Inc. (Dovenmuehle), a leading mortgage subservicing company, announced today that it has hired Georgeo Pulikkathara as the company's Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). In this role, he will be responsible for the information security at Dovenmuehle, protecting data security and privacy, including borrowers' nonpublic personal information (NPI) and ensuring that Dovenmuehle maintains the appropriate internal systems, organization and information security controls necessary for financial reporting and protecting clients' confidential data.

Salomon Brothers Expands Capital Markets Team with New Initiative in Equity Research

NEW YORK, N.Y., May 4, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Salomon Brothers has expanded its institutional capital markets division with the addition of eight senior hires, launching the firm's equity research initiative. As other Wall Street firms reduce headcount, Salomon Brothers continues to seek qualified candidates, and these new hires solidify the bank's commitment to hiring exceptional professionals.

HANG Doubles Down on Programming and Brand Engagement for Women’s Sports, Expands Sales and Marketing Team with Industry Vets Sara Gotfredson...

NEW YORK, N.Y., May 3, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Fresh off attracting more than 1 million viewers to its NCAA Women's Final Four viewing party, HANG, the award-winning fan-athlete community, is welcoming two women steeped in sports and digital marketing to lead a deeper push into women's sports programming, brand engagement and marketing.

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