Tag Archives: Movers & Shakers

Rick Sharga has departed Carrington Mortgage Holdings to serve as EVP for Auction.com, the online real estate marketplace announced in a release. From his office in Auction.com's Irvine, California headquarters, Sharga will serve as the company's chief spokesman on topics related to the U.S. housing market, mortgage market, commercial real estate, and international real estate.

Robert C. Moss has joined CohnReznick LLP, the 11th largest audit, tax, and advisory firm in the United States, as principal and national director of governmental affairs.

In Florida, Lender Processing Services, Inc. (LPS), announced that Vicki Vidal has joined the company as SVP of product management for its Servicing Solutions and Technology division.

In Florida, Mortgage Contracting Services (MCS) announced the promotion of Elspeth Spransy to VP of vendor management.

Stewart Title Company announced the appointment of Mary Ann Nelson-Sutterfield to lead Stewart Abstract & Title of Oklahoma as president.

Stewart Lender Services (SLS) announced the appointment of Jessica Thorne as SVP and strategic relationship manager.

Stearns Lending, Inc., a California-based lender with retail, wholesale, and correspondent business channels, announced the appointment of Mike Liane as regional sales leader for the retail division.

In California, Rudy Casanova joined the mortgage services division at First American Title Insurance as national sales director, the company announced in a release.

Radian Group Inc. announced the appointment of Derek Brummer as EVP and chief risk officer. The position was previously co-managed by Brummer, who oversaw risk management for Radian Asset Assurance, and Scott Theobald, who oversaw risk management for Radian Guaranty Inc. Departing his former co-management post, Theobald will assume the newly created role of EVP for lender and structured products at Radian Guaranty.

The Texas Mortgage Bankers Association (TMBA) announced the election of Susan Stewart at president for 2013-2014. Stewart is the president and CEO of SWBC Mortgage Corporation, a full-service mortgage banking firm. During her time there, she has guided the company through multiple acquisitions and the approval processes to become Fannie Mae and Ginnie Mae seller servicers.