Tag Archives: Movers & Shakers

Residential Finance Corporation (RFC), a nationwide mortgage lender based in Columbus, Ohio, named David Stein president of its retail branch division. Stein is a seasoned mortgage industry veteran and has significant experience in real estate, labor and employment law, and civil litigation.

LoanSifter, Inc., a Wisconsin-based provider of product eligibility and pricing solutions for the mortgage banking industry, announced the hiring of Sue Stewart as VP of client services. Stewart has a 30-year tracked record of successfully leading mortgage companies, serving most recently as SVP at Move, Inc.

In Pittsburgh, PNC Financial Services Group's board of directors elected president William S. Demchak as director and announced that he will succeed chairman James E. Rohr as CEO. The board held the election in response to Rohr's desire to step down as CEO at the company's 2013 Annual Meeting of Shareholders on April 23 and his intention to retire from the company and the board next year.

Ellie Mae, a leading provider of enterprise-level, on-demand automated solutions for the residential mortgage industry, announced that Jonathan Corr has been promoted to company president. In his role, Corr will be responsible for managing Ellie Mae's day-to-day operations. He will also continue to serve as COO and will keep reporting to Sig Anderman, the company's chairman and CEO.

United States Appraisals, a nationwide appraisal management company based in Kansas, named Richard Garrie as chief appraiser. Garrie has more than 17 years of residential valuation experience, including eight years as a branch manager for Forsythe Appraisals, LLC.

Brooke Hoag will now be the face of Gold Star Mortgage Financial Group's community service efforts, the company announced. As Gold Star's community commitment liaison, Hoag will devote her energy to formalize and expand community giving efforts developed by employees over the years.

Freddie Mac's board has a new member. The company announced the election of Steven W. Kohlhagen, Ph.D. to its board of directors. Kohlhagen brings more than three decades of experience with him, having held senior executive positions at leading financial institutions, including First Union National Bank (predecessor to Wachovia National Bank), American International Group, Stamford Capital Group, Bankers Trust Corporation, and Lehman Brothers.

loanDepot.com, LLC, an independent mortgage lender based in California, announced four additions to its executive lineup.

Mortgage Master, a super-regional mortgage bank and one of the country's largest privately owned mortgage companies, announced it is expanding its geographic footprint into the Midwest with the opening of a new branch in Chicago. The company also announced the hiring of Brian Jensen as Midwest regional manager and Craig Achtzehn as area manager in the Chicago branch. The company also announced the hiring of Brian Jensen as Midwest regional manager and Craig Achtzehn as area manager in the Chicago branch.

Lender Processing Services, Inc. (LPS) announced the appointment of Dan Carmichael to its board of directors. Carmichael also serves as the chairman of the board at Platinum Underwriters Holdings and is on the board for EagleEye Analytics and Dovetail Insurance Corporation. In addition, he is an advisor to FirstMark Capital.