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Service 1st names Joy Ziminskas national sales director for the southeast region

Industry veteran brings mortgage, SaaS and sales leadership experience to drive growth and expand client relationships

HAMMONTON, N.J., May 21, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Service First Information Solutions, LLC (Service 1st), a leading provider of credit reporting and verification solutions for the mortgage industry, announced today the addition of Joy Ziminskas as national sales director for the Southeast region to lead revenue growth and expand relationships with lenders, banks and financial institutions across Texas, Florida and surrounding markets.

Service 1st National Sales Director for SE region Joy Ziminskas
Image caption: Service 1st National Sales Director for SE region Joy Ziminskas.

Ziminskas brings more than two decades of experience spanning mortgage lending, sales leadership and SaaS innovation. Prior to joining Service 1st, Ziminskas served as director of sales, marketing and business development at Calyx Software, where she helped drive significant growth across multiple SaaS platforms, secured enterprise-level partnerships and led cross-functional teams. Her background also includes a successful career in mortgage lending, where she was a consistent top producer and recognized among Dallas’ Best Mortgage Professionals by D Magazine and Texas Monthly.

In her new role, Ziminskas will focus on increasing brand awareness, strengthening client relationships and positioning Service 1st as a trusted partner for credit and verification solutions in an evolving lending landscape.

“I’ve always believed that sales is about solving problems and building trust,” said Ziminskas. “Service 1st has a strong reputation for delivering high-quality solutions, and I’m excited to help expand that impact by bringing our products to more lenders and helping them operate more efficiently and better serve their customers.”

“Joy brings a unique combination of mortgage expertise, sales leadership and strategic thinking that aligns perfectly with our mission to deliver best-in-class credit and verification solutions,” said Curtis Knuth, CEO of Service 1st. “Her ability to connect with clients, understand their challenges and deliver meaningful solutions will be instrumental as we continue to grow and strengthen our presence nationwide.”

ABOUT SERVICE FIRST INFORMATION SOLUTIONS, LLC:

Service First Information Solutions, LLC (Service 1st) delivers integrated, technology-driven verification tools designed to help mortgage lenders streamline workflows, reduce friction in the loan process and support faster, more informed lending decisions. Service 1st is affiliated with National Credit-reporting System, Inc. (NCS), a long-standing provider of credit information and verification services. To learn more, visit https://www.srv1st.com or call 866-606-5952.

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Service 1st’s Lisa Binkley named Women of Mortgage Tech Award winner by Mortgage Women Magazine

Recognition honors leadership in advancing verification technology, automation and data integrity in mortgage lending

HAMMONTON, N.J., May 20, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Service First Information Solutions, LLC (Service 1st), a leading provider of credit reporting and verification solutions for the mortgage industry, announced today that Lisa Binkley, Chief Operations Officer, has been named a Women of Mortgage Tech award winner by Mortgage Women Magazine for 2026. The award recognizes individuals shaping the future of mortgage technology through innovation, leadership and meaningful industry impact.

Service 1st's Lisa Binkley
Image caption: Mortgage Women Magazine Women of Tech Award winner Lisa Binkley.

Binkley brings decades of experience in mortgage operations and technology to her role, with a career defined by developing and implementing solutions that transform how income, employment and tax data are validated across the mortgage lifecycle.

Under Binkley’s leadership, Service 1st and National Credit-reporting System, Inc. (NCS) have modernized verification workflows by combining automation with expert oversight, reducing processing times from approximately 30 minutes to as little as seven minutes while improving data accuracy and consistency.

Binkley’s approach emphasizes a “human in the loop” model, ensuring that automated systems are paired with expert review to maintain compliance, quality and trust. This balanced approach has helped lenders scale operations while navigating evolving regulatory and fraud prevention requirements.

Beyond her operational and technical contributions, Binkley is actively engaged in industry initiatives, including MISMO and MBA’s mPower, where she contributes to advancing standards, collaboration and leadership development across the mortgage ecosystem.

“This award reflects Lisa’s deep expertise and commitment to building technology that delivers both operational efficiency and consumer protection,” said Curtis Knuth, CEO of Service 1st. “Her leadership continues to shape how lenders approach verification, compliance and automation in an increasingly complex environment. This award is well deserved, indeed.”

For the full list of 2026 recipients, visit Mortgage Women Magazine’s website.

ABOUT SERVICE FIRST INFORMATION SOLUTIONS, LLC:

Service First Information Solutions, LLC (Service 1st) delivers integrated, technology-driven verification tools designed to help mortgage lenders streamline workflows, reduce friction in the loan process and support faster, more informed lending decisions. Service 1st is affiliated with National Credit-reporting System, Inc. (NCS), a long-standing provider of credit information and verification services. To learn more, visit https://www.srv1st.com or call 866-606-5952.

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NEWS SOURCE: Service 1st Information Services


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Service 1st names Lucas Jones senior vice president of operations

Seasoned operations leader to drive efficiency, innovation and scalable growth across Service 1st

HAMMONTON, N.J., May 18, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Service First Information Solutions, LLC (Service 1st), a leading provider of credit reporting and verification solutions for the mortgage industry, announced today the appointment of Lucas Jones as Senior Vice President of Operations. In this role, Jones will lead operational strategy and execution, with a focus on driving efficiency, enhancing customer experience, and supporting the company’s next phase of growth.

Service 1st Senior Vice President of Operations Lucas Jones
Image caption: Service 1st Senior Vice President of Operations Lucas Jones.

Jones brings more than 20 years of experience in mortgage lending, financial services, fintech and proptech. He has a proven track record of building and scaling operational infrastructure, optimizing processes and aligning cross-functional teams to support high-growth environments.

Prior to joining NCS, he served as Head of Operations at RenoFi, where he managed end-to-end mortgage operations, scaled the team significantly and played a key role in product and process innovation. His background also includes leadership roles in banking and consulting, where he advised organizations on improving efficiency and reducing risk.

At Service 1st, he will focus on evaluating and enhancing operational processes to ensure the organization is operating at peak efficiency while delivering a consistently high-quality customer experience. As part of his role, he will also lead resource optimization, process improvement and the integration of new technologies to support efficiency and innovation across Service 1st’s offerings.

“Our goal is to create a highly efficient, predictable operation that directly translates into a better experience for our customers,” said Jones. “How we operate internally is what our customers ultimately feel. By improving speed, transparency, and consistency, we can turn every client interaction into an opportunity to build long-term trust and advocacy.”

“Service 1st is entering an exciting phase of growth, and Lucas brings the operational leadership we need to scale effectively,” said Curtis Knuth, CEO of Service 1st. “His experience building high-performing teams and driving efficiency will help us expand our capabilities while continuing to deliver the reliable, high-quality service our clients expect.”

ABOUT SERVICE FIRST INFORMATION SOLUTIONS, LLC:

Service First Information Solutions, LLC (Service 1st) delivers integrated, technology-driven verification tools designed to help mortgage lenders streamline workflows, reduce friction in the loan process and support faster, more informed lending decisions. Service 1st is affiliated with National Credit-reporting System, Inc. (NCS), a long-standing provider of credit information and verification services. To learn more, visit https://www.srv1st.com or call 866-606-5952.

X: @S1NCSTRV #MortgageTechnology #LoanProcessing #VerificationSolutions

NEWS SOURCE: Service 1st Information Services


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