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MONA Brands, LLC Wins ‘Deodorant Product Of The Year’ Award In The 2019 Beauty Independent Innovation Awards Program

TAUNTON, Mass. /ScoopCloud/ -- MONA Brands, LLC, a company dedicated to offering innovative green, natural, clean, safe, and effective products to health and beauty conscious customers, announced today their all-natural deodorant product line has won the "Deodorant Product of the Year" award.

The award is presented by the Independent Innovation Awards program-the industry's most robust recognition platform for innovators and leaders of the beauty industry.

Since its inception, MONA Brands has been committed to providing a healthy alternative to deodorant products that use harsh ingredients, such as parabens, aluminum, artificial fragrance and more. Unlike other companies, MONA Brands Deodorant implements a tested pH balance.

More than 2,000 companies from around the world submitted nominations to the 2019 Beauty Independent Innovation Awards. The 75 winners were chosen to honor their outstanding services and/or products in the rapidly expanding beauty industry. The award submission process is intentionally streamlined, focused on how a product, company or organization distinguishes itself in the booming world of beauty products and services. MONA Brands stood out for their innovative, safe and effective all-natural deodorant product line.

"We are pleased our product was selected for the 'Best Deodorant Product of the Year' award," said Pinaki R. Majhi, President and CEO of MONA Brands. "As an organization, we provide safe and ecologically friendly alternatives to our customers."

The key differences for MONA Brands Deodorants are unique, waterless, all-natural, mineral enriched, cosmetically elegant (with and without baking soda), aluminum-free, propylene glycol-free, parabens-free, non-GMO, and vegan formulas that not only address body odor, but to tackle related concerns like skin irritation, skin pH imbalance, pore clogging, clothing stains and more. All MONA Brands Deodorant products are handcrafted in the USA with the finest globally sourced ingredients.

"We believe that consumers should not have to choose between having a safe ecologically friendly deodorant and smelling fresh all day," Majhi said. "MONA Brands is excited to introduce our all-natural deodorant products to the customers who are looking for natural, healthy and effective products for their body care needs."

About MONA Brands, LLC

Headquartered in Taunton, Massachusetts, MONA Brands, LLC offers all-natural, safe, scented and unscented deodorants that are made with ingredients from mother nature. All Mona Brands products are free from Aluminum, Propylene Glycol, Parabens, artificial fragrances and other harsh ingredients. Founded by Dr. Pinaki Majhi, Ph.D., in 2017, MONA Brands is dedicated to being a leading provider of natural and herbal Aluminum-free deodorants, skincare, and other herbal solutions.

Dr. Pinaki R. Majhi is a highly experienced product development professional with strong background in pharmaceutical and colloid chemistry with over 24 years of combined research and product development experience nationally and internationally. With his over sixty-five publications, and more than one hundred and twenty product development, reformulation, scale-up or manufacturing projects, Dr. Majhi's record of success in the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries speaks for itself.

All Mona Brands products are available at https://www.monabrands.com/

About Independent Innovation

The Independent Innovation Awards program is devoted to recognizing and honoring the most innovating companies, services and products. The Beauty Independent Innovation Awards provides public recognition for the achievements of beauty industry companies and products including Bath and Body, Make-up, Skin, Retailers and Services and more. For more information visit https://beautyinnovationawards.com/

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MONA Brands, LLC, a company dedicated to offering innovative green, natural, clean, safe, and effective products to health and beauty conscious customers, announced today their all-natural deodorant product line has won the "Deodorant Product of the Year" award.

Related link: https://www.monabrands.com/

SimpleNexus Ranks 102 on Deloitte’s 2019 Technology Fast 500

LEHI, Utah /ScoopCloud/ -- SimpleNexus (https://simplenexus.com/), developer of the leading digital mortgage platform for loan officers, borrowers and real estate agents, today announced it has earned the 102 position on Deloitte's Technology Fast 500(TM). Now in its 25th year, the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 recognizes the fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences and energy tech companies in North America. Fast 500 rankings are based on percentage revenue growth from 2015 to 2018.

Earlier this year SimpleNexus announced its top 500 ranking in the Inc. 5000 list of America's fastest-growing private companies for the second year in a row, and its recognition by MountainWest Capital Network, and Utah Business and Utah Valley BusinessQ magazines as one of Utah's fastest-growing companies.

"I'm immensely pleased that the SimpleNexus platform has been embraced by the mortgage industry since entering the marketplace five years ago," said SimpleNexus Founder and CEO Matt Hansen. "Our breakneck growth is a testament to SimpleNexus' ability to help lenders increase revenue by cultivating referral pipelines and accelerating closing times via a top-tier mobile user experience."

"As technology innovation trends towards 'everything as a service,' it's no surprise that software companies dominate the winners list yet again this year," said Mohana Dissanayake, partner, Deloitte & Touche LLP, and industry leader for technology, media and telecommunications, within Deloitte's audit and assurance practice. "What's exciting about celebrating 25 years of the Tech Fast 500 is we now have a quarter century of innovation stories to draw and reflect upon. These are the companies that push boundaries, help organizations become more efficient and productive, and ultimately enable businesses to drive growth and revenue. We congratulate all the well-deserving winners."

To date, SimpleNexus has connected its 21,000 active loan originators with 1.3 million borrowers and 89,000 realtor partners to produce more than seven million loans totaling over $200 billion in volume. Last year the company added 60 clients to its roster, bringing the total number of enterprise lenders SimpleNexus empowers to "do more" to 259, including 15 of the top 25 retail lenders in the United States.

The full list of Deloitte Technology Fast 500 honorees can be viewed at (PDF): http://bit.ly/2XapQ7v.

About SimpleNexus, LLC:

SimpleNexus is the digital mortgage platform that enables lenders to originate and process loans from anywhere. The company's best-in-class, easy-to-use app connects loan officers to their borrowers and real estate agents to easily communicate and exchange data in a single location throughout the entire loan life cycle. Loan officers can manage their loan pipelines, order credit, run pricing, send pre-approvals and sign disclosures - all on the go.

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SimpleNexus, developer of the leading digital mortgage platform for loan officers, borrowers and real estate agents, today announced it has earned the 102 position on Deloitte's Technology Fast 500.

Related link: https://simplenexus.com/

Betsey Brewer of EPIC honored with Ramsden/Sullivan Memorial Award from the Independent Insurance Brokers and Agents of California

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Betsey L. Brewer, CPCU was honored recently with the distinguished Ramsden/Sullivan Memorial Award. This award was bestowed upon Brewer for her long history of service and support in the insurance industry and the community.

Brewer is a principal with EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants Pasadena, California office. She has made significant impact in the industry during her career including serving in various capacities on a number of associations. She is a founding board member of the Board of University of Southern California (USC) Risk Management Advisory Council. Brewer is an advocate and promoter of insurance and risk management education.

Brewer is a past president of the National CPCU Society. In addition to her service in the insurance community, she is active with the Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles. She has been honored by her peers with the Rie Sharp Insurance Person of the Year (1998) and with the CPCU Society Leadership Recognition Award (1999).

The Ramsden/Sullivan award is the most prestigious award given annually by the Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of California. This honor is only given to one person each year who has exemplified the highest caliber of service to the Independent Agency System, the insurance industry and the community. In her over 30 years of service and active participation in the industry Brewer embodies all of the traits to achieve this high honor.

Scott Davis, President of EPIC's National Specialty Practice., said, "We are fortunate to have someone of Betsey's caliber as a member or our organization and community. She has and will continue to make her mark and elevate us all. Congratulations on receiving this honor."

About EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants

EPIC is a unique and innovative retail property and casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage and consulting firm. EPIC has created a values-based, client-focused culture that attracts and retains top talent, fosters employee satisfaction and loyalty and sustains a high level of customer service excellence.

EPIC team members have consistently recognized their company as a "Best Place to Work" in multiple regions and as a "Best Place to Work in the Insurance Industry" nationally.

EPIC now has more than 2,600 team members operating from more than 70 offices across the U.S., providing Property and Casualty, Employee Benefits, Specialty Programs and Private Client solutions to EPIC clients.

With run rate revenues greater than $730 million, EPIC ranks among the top 15 retail insurance brokers in the U.S. Backed and sponsored by Oak Hill Capital Partners, the company continues to expand organically and through strategic acquisitions across the country. For additional information, please visit https://www.epicbrokers.com/.

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EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Betsey L. Brewer, CPCU was honored recently with the distinguished Ramsden/Sullivan Memorial Award.

Related link: https://www.epicbrokers.com/

Inaugural NEXT Excellence in Leadership Award Goes to Lee Raagas, CEO of Skid Row Housing Trust at NEXTDC19

WASHINGTON, D.C. /ScoopCloud/ -- Ahead of the highly anticipated #NEXTDC19 summit on November 18, 19 in Washington, D.C., from NEXT Mortgage Events, conference co-host Faith Schwartz, President of Housing Finance Strategies, announced that Kerri Milam, president of Depth Public Relations will present the inaugural NEXT Excellence in Leadership award to Lee Raagas, Chief Executive Officer of Skid Row Housing Trust.

To be presented on November 18 at #NEXTDC19, the Excellence in Leadership award is given to the individual who inspires and delivers change to an underserved market in housing finance.

Faith Schwartz said, "Too often, as we debate huge issues like Housing Reform, we lose sight of what's most important - and that is as basic as a roof over our heads. The growing epidemic of homelessness challenges our hearts as well as our best and brightest minds. Lee Raagas of Skid Row Housing Trust stands out in leading innovative solutions and delivering housing to the homeless. We applaud her efforts and the success of Skid Row Housing Trust."

With over 20 years' experience in financial services, including the investment sector, distressed assets and housing/mortgage industries, Lee Raagas is leading transformative change at Skid Row Housing Trust with three new properties currently in development and an additional 21 projects under contract. These new developments will nearly double the Trust's existing 26 projects.

Skid Row Housing Trust, founded in 1989, provides permanent supportive housing so that people who have experienced homelessness, prolonged extreme poverty, poor health, disabilities, mental illness and/or addiction can lead safe, stable lives in wellness. By providing an integrated approach to housing, primary healthcare, mental health treatment, substance abuse treatment, and counseling, the Trust provides many of the tools needed to overcome the causes of homelessness.

"Housing affordability is a cornerstone of household stability and a platform for economic mobility," said Kerri Milam. "That is why the work Lee Raagas has undertaken with Skid Row Housing Trust accomplishes more than simply housing and serving the homeless - it is the work of delivering on our nation's promise of opportunity. I look forward to presenting her with the inaugural NEXT Excellence in Leadership Award."

The Excellence in Leadership award will be delivered to Raagas at #NEXTDC19, the first women's executive summit that brings together Washington policy makers, fintech luminaries, and mortgage lending executives, for a dedicated, ongoing conversation on housing policy's impact on mortgage lenders and fintech providers. The summit's sessions will focus on current policy as well as housing issues that could be impacted by the 2020 election.

For more information and to register for #NEXTDC19, please use this link: https://nextdc19.splashthat.com/

About NEXT Mortgage Events LLC

In January 2018, NEXT Mortgage Events broke the mortgage industry's unspoken barriers limiting women's access to competitive intel when it introduced NEXT, the mortgage executive summit for women. NEXT is a multi-day, tech-focused symposium based on lending executives sharing competitive intel with other lending executives. A boutique event, NEXT targets a select group of decision making executives: roughly 85-90% of NEXT's lender attendees hold a title of VP or higher and approximately 85% of attendees are women. NEXT hosts several events each year. For more information visit https://nextmortgagenews.com/, follow @NEXTmtgEvents or email info@NEXTmortgageEvents.com.

About Housing Finance Strategies

Housing Finance Strategies is a small woman-owned business founded in 2016 to provide Strategic Advisory Services, Government and Industry Relations, Public Policy Expertise, Roundtable and Event Management and Professional Speaking Services to the housing finance industry. The firm brings 25+ years of expertise to the forefront of mortgage, including leading fintech change, advising on GSE reform and ensuring non-bank readiness for regulatory oversight. For more information, visit https://housingfinancestrategies.com/ or email admin@housingfinancestrategies.com.

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Ahead of the highly anticipated #NEXTDC19 summit on November 18, 19 in Washington, D.C., from NEXT Mortgage Events, conference co-host Faith Schwartz, President of Housing Finance Strategies, announced that Kerri Milam, president of Depth Public Relations will present the inaugural NEXT Excellence in Leadership award to Lee Raagas, Chief Executive Officer of Skid Row Housing Trust.

Related link: https://www.nextmortgageconference.com/

Strategic Benefits Advisors Named Among Atlanta’s Top Employee Benefits & Compensation Companies

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- Independent, full-service employee benefits consulting firm Strategic Benefits Advisors, Inc. (SBA) has been named to the Atlanta Business Chronicle's list of the top 20 employee benefits and compensation companies in Atlanta.

Atlanta-based SBA was recognized for being one of the metro area's top employers of benefit consultants. The firm's staff of 26 consultants and growing is among the most seasoned in the market, serving numerous Fortune 500 companies and other mid- to large-sized clients across North America with services ranging from plan design and administration to vendor search to actuarial services.

"It's an honor to be recognized by the Atlanta Business Chronicle as a top provider of employee benefits consulting," said SBA Co-Founder and Principal Andy Adams. "We take pride in helping companies more effectively manage their benefit plans. Our experienced and objective consultants have helped employers save millions of dollars, avoid thousands of hours of wasted effort and dramatically improve participant satisfaction."

About Strategic Benefits Advisors

Strategic Benefits Advisors, Inc. (SBA) is an independent, full-service employee benefits consulting firm focused on creatively and effectively solving complex benefits issues for clients ranging from 500 to over 300,000 employees. Founded in 2002 by veteran consultants Mindy Zatto and Andy Adams, SBA provides practical consulting recommendations and expert implementation of solutions for all types of employee benefits programs, including retirement, health and welfare, financial wellness and employee recognition. With an average of over 20 years in the field, SBA's team of actuaries, consultants and systems specialists is among the most experienced in the industry. For more information, visit http://www.sba-inc.com/.

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Independent, full-service employee benefits consulting firm Strategic Benefits Advisors, Inc. (SBA) has been named to the Atlanta Business Chronicle's list of the top 20 employee benefits and compensation companies in Atlanta.

Related link: http://www.sba-inc.com/

DocMagic Leads eClosing Categories and Holds Highest Market Share in Document Generation in STRATMOR Group’s 2019 Study

TORRANCE, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- DocMagic, Inc., the premier provider of fully-compliant loan document preparation, regulatory compliance and comprehensive eMortgage services, announced that its Total eClose(TM) platform is the eClosing leader based on market share, overall satisfaction and lender loyalty in STRATMOR Group's 2019 Mortgage Technology Insight Study.

"STRATMOR's study places DocMagic as the eClosing leader, with more than 52.4 percent of the market comprised of banks, credit unions, and independent mortgage bankers," said Dominic Iannitti, president and CEO of DocMagic. "We're thrilled to have our customers rank us so highly in a study by an organization as reliable and respected as STRATMOR."

DocMagic also led eClosing providers in overall satisfaction ratings and STRATMOR's coveted Lender Loyalty Score(R) analysis, which the study states is based on lender satisfaction and intent to continue using the technology.

A second DocMagic technology, the company's document generation solution, also holds the highest market share in its category. Together, Total eClose and DocMagic's dynamic document generation can provide lenders with 100 percent paperless eClosings.

According to STRATMOR Group, this year's study was based on responses from 250 mortgage professionals representing 209 unique lenders. The 2019 survey represents 29 percent of the mortgage market and draws in part upon 2017 HMDA data to maximize accuracy. STRATMOR defines eClosing technology as a system that allows lenders to deliver fully digital and also hybrid eClosings through a central platform. STRATMOR concluded that "eClosing represents a significant ROI opportunity for lenders to automate."

DocMagic's Total eClose platform is a comprehensive solution that delivers a completely paperless workflow and seamlessly integrates every component of the closing process. It includes a robust eDocument library with integrated eSign technology; the MISMO Category One SMARTDoc(R) eNote; eNotary technology for all 50 states; direct connectivity to the MERS(R) eRegistry; GSE-certified eVault storage for one year; secure and compliant investor delivery; and a complete audit trail for proof of compliance.

Persons interested in learning more about the industry's leading eClosing platform can contact sales@docmagic.com.

About DocMagic:

DocMagic, Inc. is the leading provider of fully-compliant loan document preparation, compliance, eSign and eDelivery solutions for the mortgage industry. Founded in 1987 and headquartered in Torrance, Calif., DocMagic, Inc. develops software, mobile apps, processes and web-based systems for the production and delivery of compliant loan document packages. The company's compliance experts and in-house legal staff consistently monitor legal and regulatory changes at both

the federal and state levels to ensure accuracy. For more information on DocMagic, visit https://www.docmagic.com/.

About STRATMOR Group:

Founded in 1985, STRATMOR Group has, since inception, focused exclusively on making the mortgage business better for lenders and the borrowers they serve. Today, STRATMOR is a data-driven advisory that guides lenders and vendor clients alike to make smart strategic decisions, solve complex challenges, streamline operations, improve profitability and accelerate growth. For more information, visit https://www.stratmorgroup.com/.

Social Media: @DocMagic #DocMagiceClose #TotaleClose #eClosingLeader #STRATMORGroup #MortgageTechnologyInsightStudy

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Profundity Communications, Inc.
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DocMagic, Inc., the premier provider of fully-compliant loan document preparation, regulatory compliance and comprehensive eMortgage services, announced that its Total eClose(TM) platform is the eClosing leader based on market share, overall satisfaction and lender loyalty in STRATMOR Group's 2019 Mortgage Technology Insight Study.

Related link: https://www.docmagic.com/

SimpleNexus’ Rapid Revenue Growth Lands It a Spot on MountainWest Capital’s 2019 Utah 100 List

LEHI, Utah /ScoopCloud/ -- SimpleNexus (https://simplenexus.com/), developer of the leading digital mortgage platform for loan officers, borrowers and real estate agents, today announced it has been named to MountainWest Capital Network's (MWCN) Utah 100 list of fastest-growing companies in the state.

SimpleNexus ranked number 6 and was honored at the 25th annual Utah 100 Awards program, held at the Grand America Hotel in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, October 30. Utah 100 honorees were ranked according to a weighted average revenue calculation of their dollar and percentage growth over a five-year period.

SimpleNexus has experienced explosive growth since the maker of the mortgage industry's most loved mobile-first software platform opened its doors in 2014. Earlier this year the firm announced its top 500 ranking in the Inc. 5000 list of America's fastest-growing private companies for the second year in a row, and its recognition by both Utah Business and Utah Valley BusinessQ magazines as among Utah's fastest-growing companies.

"I'm elated that SimpleNexus has been recognized on the Utah 100," said SimpleNexus Founder and CEO Matt Hansen. "I owe it all to the people at SimpleNexus, who are the true difference makers in what we accomplish. Our positive and collaborative internal culture has led us to excel at creating technology solutions that address major pain points for our mortgage lending customers."

To date, SimpleNexus has connected its 21,000 active loan originators with 1.3 million borrowers and 89,000 realtor partners to produce more than seven million loans totaling over $200 billion in volume. Last year the company added 60 clients to its roster, bringing the total number of enterprise lenders SimpleNexus empowers to "do more" to 259, including 15 of the top 25 retail lenders in the United States.

The full list of Utah 100 honorees can be viewed at https://www.mwcn.org/utah-100/.

About SimpleNexus, LLC:

SimpleNexus is the digital mortgage platform that enables lenders to originate and process loans from anywhere. The company's best-in-class, easy-to-use app connects loan officers to their borrowers and real estate agents to easily communicate and exchange data in a single location throughout the entire loan life cycle. Loan officers can manage their loan pipelines, order credit, run pricing, send pre-approvals and sign disclosures - all on the go.

Twitter: @SimpleNexus #digitalmortgage

SimpleNexus, developer of the leading digital mortgage platform for loan officers, borrowers and real estate agents, today announced it has been named to MountainWest Capital Network's (MWCN) Utah 100 list of fastest-growing companies in the state.

Related link: https://simplenexus.com/

Matic named to InsurTech100 list of the world’s top insurance technology providers

COLUMBUS, Ohio /ScoopCloud/ -- Matic, a fully licensed digital insurance agency that partners with mortgage servicers and originators to sell insurance products to borrowers, has been named to FinTech Global's InsurTech100. The annual awards program, now in its second year, recognizes the pioneering tech firms leading today's global insurance industry.

A panel of industry experts selected Matic from a field of more than 1,000 insurtech companies curated by data and research firm Fintech Global. Matic was recognized for helping mortgage lenders and servicers tackle the challenge of integrating homeowners insurance into the mortgage process. Its proprietary technology condenses the timeframe required to compare and purchase policies from an average of two to three days to about two to three minutes, greatly speeding up loan transactions and helping mortgage customers save money.

"Matic provides the missing link between insurance carriers and mortgage companies, adding considerable value for both parties - and their customers - along the way," said Matic CEO Ben Madick. "Carriers can leverage Matic to deliver a quality-focused online bind experience that decreases claims ratios and underwriting risk, while mortgage lenders and servicers can 'wow' customers by making it simpler than ever before to compare and purchase the homeowners insurance required for a home loan. We're honored to be recognized among this esteemed list of companies transforming the insurance industry through technology."

"The insurtech industry has seen huge growth in the last two years as insurance companies grapple with the challenges of digital transformation and new demands from customers," stated Fintech Global in a press release. "Nearly $10 billion has been invested in insurtech companies since the beginning of 2017."
A full list of the InsurTech 100 can be found at https://fintech.global/insurtech100/.

About Matic

Matic is a digital homeowners insurance marketplace built for mortgage servicers and lenders. Matic's proprietary technology analyzes data from loan origination and servicing software to give homebuyers multiple policy options within seconds - without any manual data entry or lengthy questionnaires. With more than 20 A-rated carrier partners and industry-leading customer service ratings, Matic helps loan officers close deals faster and enables mortgage servicers to delight customers with an average of $617 per year in unexpected savings.

For more information, visit https://matic.com or follow Matic on LinkedIn.

Matic, a fully licensed digital insurance agency that partners with mortgage servicers and originators to sell insurance products to borrowers, has been named to FinTech Global's InsurTech100. The annual awards program, now in its second year, recognizes the pioneering tech firms leading today's global insurance industry.

Related link: https://maticinsurance.com/

EPIC’s Tom Mackey Recognized as 2019 ‘Young Gun’ by Insurance Business America

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a unique and innovative national retail insurance brokerage and employee benefits consulting firm, announced today that Tom Mackey, Risk Management Consultant has been named a 2019 Insurance Industry "Young Gun" by Insurance Business America (IBA).

According to IBA, this recognition represents, "an annual look at the young insurance professionals who are inspiring their peers with their expertise and passion for the industry - individuals who have managed to stand out in a competitive pool of talent, some with only a few years' experience in the business." All those being recognized are under the age of 35.

Mackey began his insurance industry career in 2014, following his nearly 4 years with Cambridge Associates. Mackey earned a Bachelor's Degree, International Business Administration & Finance from Elon University.

Said Jeff McCart, President, Southeast Region for EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, "Tom has been an excellent addition and has made significant contributions to our team since he joined our firm in 2014 and we are both pleased and proud to see him recognized by IBA in this way. His risk management expertise and passion for our business are motivating to all he works with, other EPIC team members and our clients, alike."

Tom Mackey can be reached in Atlanta at (678) 475-5758 or tom.mackey@epicbrokers.com.

About EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants:

EPIC is a unique and innovative retail property and casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage and consulting firm. EPIC has created a values-based, client-focused culture that attracts and retains top talent, fosters employee satisfaction and loyalty and sustains a high level of customer service excellence.

EPIC team members have consistently recognized their company as a "Best Place to Work" in multiple regions and as a "Best Place to Work in the Insurance Industry" nationally.

EPIC now has more than 2,600 team members operating from more than 70 offices across the U.S., providing Property and Casualty, Employee Benefits, Specialty Programs and Private Client solutions to EPIC clients.

With run rate revenues greater than $730 million, EPIC ranks among the top 15 retail insurance brokers in the U.S. Backed and sponsored by Oak Hill Capital Partners, the company continues to expand organically and through strategic acquisitions across the country. For additional information, please visit https://www.epicbrokers.com/.

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EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a unique and innovative national retail insurance brokerage and employee benefits consulting firm, announced today that Tom Mackey, Risk Management Consultant has been named a 2019 Insurance Industry "Young Gun" by Insurance Business America (IBA).

Related link: https://www.epicbrokers.com/

Posh Cycling and Fitness Named College Park 2019 Business of the Year

COLLEGE PARK, Md. /ScoopCloud/ -- The City of College Park, Md. has named Posh Cycling and Fitness as the city's 2019 Business of the Year.

"We are super excited to have won this award," said Posh Cycling and Fitness owner Melissa Blain. "Our community is part of our mission at Posh and we are so grateful for the support the community has given us back in return."

Blain opened Posh Cycling and Fitness, a minority, woman-owned business, to fulfill her dream of opening a Spinning and fitness studio in her home community of College Park, a vibrant suburb of Washington, DC. It opened last year as the first Official Spinning Facility in Prince George's County.

Posh was selected by a popular vote, conducted both online and in-person at the College Park Day 2019 event, collecting most of the more than 2,500 votes cast. Posh and the other two finalists, Proteus Bicycles and OpenBarre Studio, were nominated by College Park residents and business owners.

"I'm a fan of all three of the businesses that were finalists, but I am excited that Posh, who is a new business in our community, won this award," said College Park Mayor Patrick Wojahn.

A special award ceremony will be held at the Posh First Birthday Celebration on Nov. 2nd at noon, where Wojahn and several City Councilmembers are expected to present the award. The celebration will also focus on Posh's values of community impact and charitable giving by raising funds for the Susan G. Komen Foundation's efforts to end breast cancer.

"As part of our mission to give back, it was important to me that our first anniversary celebration, recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month and support all the great work that Susan G. Komen does," Blain said.

The birthday and health and fitness event, will be held at the studio on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Posh will offer Pilates, dance groove, strong, Spinning, and belly dancing classes at no charge to anyone who donates to the foundation. Health and fitness vendors will also be on-site to offer free samples and information.

More information about the event is available at https://posh.fit/PoshBirthday.

The Posh Cycling and Fitness studio offers classes in virtual Spinning, yoga, boxing, Zumba, Pilates, Strong by Zumba, belly dancing, boot camps, and much more for customers of all ages, genders and fitness levels. Classes are designed to be challenging, yet beginner friendly.

"We try to create a friendly, welcoming, and lively atmosphere that makes fitness fun. Join us and Have a Posh Time!" Blain said.

For more information, please visit: https://www.posh.fit/

Address: Posh Cycling and Fitness, 9925 Rhode Island Ave, College Park, MD 20740; (740) 785-7674.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/poshcyclingandfitness/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Poshcyclingand1
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The City of College Park, Md. has named Posh Cycling and Fitness as the city's 2019 Business of the Year. A special award ceremony will be held at the Posh First Birthday Celebration on Nov. 2nd at noon.

Related link: https://www.posh.fit/

Dr. Craig Spodak Named Align Technology Faculty Member

DELRAY BEACH, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Dr. Craig Spodak, dentist at Spodak Dental Group, was recently named a member of Align Technology's North American Faculty. He is considered an expert in his field and joins a group of elite dentists, orthodontists and team educators across the world, and is among one of only a few Align Faculty Members in Florida.

"It is an honor to join Align as a member of their faculty," Dr. Spodak said. "I look forward to helping train other dental professionals nationally and globally."

Dr. Spodak and his team have successfully completed more than 1,600 Invisalign(R) cases since first using the teeth-straightening method in 2007. The team is currently ranked as a Diamond Provider and is the largest provider in Martin, Palm Beach and Broward counties.

Align Technology designs and manufactures the Invisalign(R) system, the most advanced clear aligner system in the world, and iTero(R) intraoral scanners and services. Align's products help dental professionals achieve the clinical results they expect and deliver effective, cutting-edge dental options to their patients.

Since 1976, the Spodak Dental Group, a 2017 Inc. 5000 honoree, has evolved to become South Florida's premier, comprehensive dental facility, and comprises a world-class association of dental professionals poised to provide full-service dental care second-to-none in both scope and skill. The Spodak Dental Group team includes General and Restorative Dentists, Endodontists, Periodontists, Board Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, Master Ceramic Artists and Anesthesiologists, as well as one of the nation's only in-office dental labs.

Spodak Dental Group is located at 3911 W. Atlantic Ave. in Delray Beach, Fla. Please visit https://www.spodakdental.com or call/text (561) 303-2413 for more information or to make an appointment.

Dr. Craig Spodak, dentist at Spodak Dental Group, was recently named a member of Align Technology's North American Faculty. He is considered an expert in his field and joins a group of elite dentists, orthodontists and team educators across the world, and is among one of only a few Align Faculty Members in Florida.

Related link: https://www.spodakdental.com/

STRATMOR Group’s 2019 Technology Insight Study Again Scores MCT Highest for Overall Satisfaction, Lender Loyalty, and Lender Share

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT), a leading mortgage hedge advisory and secondary marketing software firm, announced that the study results from STRATMOR Group's 2019 Technology Insight Study show MCT as the industry leader in lender share, overall satisfaction, and Lender Loyalty Score(r) in the Production Pipeline Hedging category.

STRATMOR reported that this year's sample includes responses from 250 mortgage professionals representing 209 unique lenders. Using 2017 HMDA data, the survey sample represents 29 percent of the market.

75.1 percent of respondents use third-party tools for Production Pipeline Hedging and 39.9 percent chose MCT, giving MCT the highest Lender Share among pipeline hedging providers.

This year MCT again had the highest Lender Loyalty Score(r), which is an indication of how likely lender clients are to stay with their vendor. MCT scored an impressive 86.4 out of 100 with the average competitor at a distant 37.9. In addition, MCT also had the highest Overall Satisfaction of any vendor measured in the study, coming in at 9.3 out of 10.

"We are elated to again receive the highest scores in our category in STRATMOR's Technology Insight Study, which we see as a direct reflection of how diligently we work to support our clients," stated Curtis Richins, president at MCT. "We've introduced a number of innovative technology solutions over the last few years, which combined with our commitment to exceptional client service has helped catapult us into the industry-leader position."

MCT's Trade Auction Manager (TAM) and the new MCTlive! mobile app are among the most recent innovations differentiating the MCT client experience. TAM has enabled electronic trading of TBA mortgage-backed securities while the MCTlive! mobile app allows users to manage their pipeline on-the-go. According to Andrew Stringer, Director of Capital Markets at First Bank, "As a busy professional

and a new dad, the ability to react quickly to market changes whether I'm at a branch, a conference, or a coffee shop is a huge game changer."

MCT is proud of the experience clients shared as part of the STRATMOR Group's 2019 Technology Insight Study, and remains dedicated to client profitability, efficiency, and growth. To learn more about MCT's unique blend of award-winning technology and best-in-class customer service, visit the About MCT page.

About MCT:
Founded in 2001, Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT) has grown from a boutique mortgage pipeline hedging firm into the industry's leading provider of fully-integrated capital markets services and technology. MCT offers an array of best-in-class services and software covering mortgage pipeline hedging, best execution loan sales, outsourced lock desk solutions, MSR portfolio valuations, business intelligence analytics, mark to market services, and an award-winning comprehensive capital markets software platform called MCTlive!. MCT supports independent mortgage bankers, depositories, credit unions, warehouse lenders, and correspondent investors of all sizes. Headquartered in San Diego, MCT also has California offices in Healdsburg and Los Angeles, as well as sites in Dallas and Philadelphia. MCT is well known for its team of capital markets experts and senior traders who continue to provide the boutique-style, hands-on engagement clients value. For more information, visit https://mct-trading.com/ or call (619) 543-5111.

About STRATMOR:
STRATMOR Group is a leading mortgage industry advisory firm that provides a range of programs and services designed to counsel lender CEOs and senior executives. STRATMOR serves more than 250 companies annually, providing strategies that increase growth and improve profitability in sales, marketing, technology, operations and mergers and acquisitions using comprehensive, propriety data and key insights gained through extensive experience in the mortgage industry. The company is well known for its financial models and its collaboration with the Mortgage Bankers Association in the PGR: MBA and STRATMOR Peer Group Roundtables program. Find out more about STRATMOR on its website at www.stratmorgroup.com.

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Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT), a leading mortgage hedge advisory and secondary marketing software firm, announced that the study results from STRATMOR Group's 2019 Technology Insight Study show MCT as the industry leader in lender share, overall satisfaction, and Lender Loyalty Score(r) in the Production Pipeline Hedging category.

Related link: https://mct-trading.com/

Hearst Connecticut Media Group Names Edgerton, Inc. a Winner of the Hearst Connecticut Top Workplaces 2019 Award

MONROE, Conn. /ScoopCloud/ -- Edgerton, Inc. has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2019 honor by Hearst Connecticut Media Group. The list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by research partner Energage, LLC, a leading provider of technology-based employee engagement tools. The anonymous survey measures several aspects of workplace culture, including alignment, execution, and connection, just to name a few.

"Top Workplaces is more than just recognition," said Doug Claffey, CEO of Energage. "Our research shows organizations that earn the award attract better talent, experience lower turnover, and are better equipped to deliver bottom-line results. Their leaders prioritize and carefully craft a healthy workplace culture that supports employee engagement."

"Edgerton is honored to be recognized as a Top Workplace in Connecticut," said Matt Briand, President. "My goal is to provide our team a positive work environment, along with the infrastructure and support required to be successful. Engaged employees demonstrate higher levels of customer service and customer satisfaction."

"Becoming a Top Workplace isn't something organizations can buy," Claffey said. "It's an achievement organizations have worked for and a distinction that gives them a competitive advantage. It's a big deal."

About Edgerton, Inc.

Now in its 3rd generation of family ownership, Edgerton, Inc. has evolved into one of the premier mechanical contractors in Connecticut and New York. Edgerton offers a full-service suite of heating, air conditioning, and plumbing services to both commercial and residential property owners. Our team specializes in HVAC engineering design, installation, service & in-house fabrication. We continue to operate with the core values that have kept us successful for over 63 years. Learn more: https://edgertonhvac.com/

About Energage, LLC

Headquartered in Exton, Pa., Energage is a leading provider of technology-based employee engagement tools that help leaders to unlock potential, inspire performance, and achieve amazing results within their organizations. The research partner behind the Top Workplaces program, Energage has surveyed more than 57,000 organizations representing well over 19 million employees in the United States.

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Edgerton, Inc. has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2019 honor by Hearst Connecticut Media Group. The list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by research partner Energage, LLC, a leading provider of technology-based employee engagement tools. The anonymous survey measures several aspects of workplace culture, including alignment, execution, and connection, just to name a few.

Related link: https://edgertonhvac.com/

Pride Remodeling, LLC Receives 2019 Best of Chandler Award

CHANDLER, Ariz. /ScoopCloud/ -- Pride Remodeling, LLC has been selected for the 2019 Best of Chandler Award in the General Contractor category by the Chandler Award Program. Pride Remodeling, LLC was founded in 2017 with over 20 years of experience in the construction industry, specializing in residential remodeling.

Unlike other remodeling companies, Pride Remodeling, LLC provides more than just kitchen and bathroom remodeling. They offer everything from the ground up to include small home improvements all the way up to additions and new builds.

Pride Remodeling, LLC prides themselves on their customer service, meticulous attention to detail, and their service after the sale. If interested in their services, please go visit their website at http://www.prideremodelingaz.com/ or call direct at 602-751-1766.

Each year, the Chandler Award Program identifies companies that we believe have achieved exceptional success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and our community. These exceptional companies help make the Chandler area a great place to live, work and play.

Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2019 Chandler Award Program focuses on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the Chandler Award Program and data provided by third parties.

Pride Remodeling, LLC has been selected for the 2019 Best of Chandler Award in the General Contractor category by the Chandler Award Program. They offer everything from the ground up to include small home improvements all the way up to additions and new builds.

Related link: http://www.prideremodelingaz.com/

EPIC’s Kamran Khaliq Recognized as 2019 ‘Young Gun’ by Insurance Business America

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a unique and innovative national retail insurance brokerage and employee benefits consulting firm, announced today that Kamran Khaliq, Vice President, Private Equity and M&A, has been named a 2019 Insurance Industry "Young Gun" by Insurance Business America (IBA).

According to IBA, this recognition represents, "an annual look at the young insurance professionals who are inspiring their peers with their expertise and passion for the industry - individuals who have managed to stand out in a competitive pool of talent, some with only a few years' experience in the business." All those being recognized are under the age of 35.

Khaliq began his insurance industry career in 2014, following his graduation from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-New Brunswick, where he earned a Bachelor's Degree, Cum Laude, with a Double Major in Economics and Political Science and a Minor in Sociology.

Said Marc Kunney, President, Risk Management for EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, "Kamran has been an absolute standout since joining our firm in 2017 and we are both pleased and proud to see him recognized by IBA in this way. His expertise and passion for our business are motivating to all he works with, other EPIC team members and our clients, alike."

Kamran Khaliq can be reached in New York at (212) 295-5590 or kamran.khaliq@epicbrokers.com.

About EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants

EPIC is a unique and innovative retail property and casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage and consulting firm. EPIC has created a values-based, client-focused culture that attracts and retains top talent, fosters employee satisfaction and loyalty and sustains a high level of customer service excellence.

EPIC team members have consistently recognized their company as a "Best Place to Work" in multiple regions and as a "Best Place to Work in the Insurance Industry" nationally.

EPIC now has more than 2,000 team members operating from more than 70 offices across the U.S., providing Property and Casualty, Employee Benefits, Specialty Programs and Private Client solutions to EPIC clients.

With run rate revenues greater than $600 million, EPIC ranks among the top 15 retail insurance brokers in the U.S. Backed and sponsored by Oak Hill Capital Partners, the company continues to expand organically and through strategic acquisitions across the country. For additional information, please visit https://www.epicbrokers.com/.

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EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a unique and innovative national retail insurance brokerage and employee benefits consulting firm, announced today that Kamran Khaliq, Vice President, Private Equity and M&A, has been named a 2019 Insurance Industry "Young Gun" by Insurance Business America (IBA).

Related link: https://www.epicbrokers.com/

Mirror Digital Announces Launch of the Reflect Beauty Awards

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- America's largest multicultural digital ad network, Mirror Digital, advances the conversation on beauty equity with the debut of its groundbreaking beauty product showcase - the Reflect Beauty Awards.

Mirror Digital, the leading multicultural digital ad network, announces the launch of the Reflect Beauty Awards - a first of its kind celebration of the very best in makeup, haircare, and skincare products that meet the unique beauty needs of multicultural women - debuting on October 14, 2019.

The Reflect Beauty Awards will drive a conversation to affect change in the beauty space - making the shift from a collective beauty standard, to an inclusive conversation where every woman is encouraged to define her own beauty. This necessary and uplifting content will run over four weeks and include tutorials, relevant articles, and weekly beauty box giveaways of the award-winning products. We are working with an enthusiastic group of brand partners including our leading partner, Clinique, in addition to other partners like belif, Cantu, Kiss, SheaMoisture, and UOMA Beauty.

High profile beauty influencers and editors will be tackling the biggest beauty hurdles and discussing the most effective solutions and winning products that women of color are seeking every day. Featuring leading voices in inclusive beauty, like Jessica Pettway, Megan Lytle, Sandy Lin, and Ada Rojas among others, and top media partners like xoNecole, Hype Hair and 50 Shades of Snail, this coalition will drive the message of diverse beauty forward through the Reflect Beauty Awards program.

Mirror Digital CEO, Sheila Marmon, was inspired to create the Reflect Beauty Awards to celebrate women of all skin tones and hair textures. Equity has been at the heart of Mirror Digital's work from day one as the firm partners with diverse content creators to develop innovative digital media programs for leading consumer brands.

"Representation in beauty matters and every woman deserves an equal opportunity not only to embrace and find confidence in the hair and skin she's in, but also to see herself reflected in popular media," Marmon said. "We are excited to see the recent explosion in available makeup shades and products for a variety of hair textures and skin needs, but there is still so much progress to be made to achieve real, lasting beauty inclusivity for women of all colors."

The Reflect Beauty Awards will be hosted on ReflectBeauty.com, as well as a network of curated partner sites. Bringing together key thought leaders in the beauty space like Nikki Walton, founder of CurlyNikki.com, Delali Kpodzo, founder of WeAreOnyx.com and the Onyxbox, founder of Image Is Everything, Jasmine "Ms. J." Gray, Jude Chao, pioneering Asian beauty creator and founder of Fifty Shades of Snail, and Lissette Rojas, founder of Chic Influence, a leading Latina Beauty Influencer network. Reflect Beauty and its awards program will amplify the multicultural beauty conversation in a way that has never been seen before.

About Mirror Digital:

Mirror Digital, founded and led by Sheila Marmon, is the leading multicultural digital ad network. Its collective consists of over 850 multicultural digital content creators and influencers who shape and define culture. Learn more: http://mirrordigital.com/.

About Reflect Beauty:

The newly launched media platform, ReflectBeauty.com, is a consumer-led community that seeks to achieve beauty equity through education, inspiration and connectivity. With a goal of promoting a message of beauty inclusion, the platform will celebrate the skin tones and hair textures of women of all colors. Learn more: https://reflectbeauty.com/.

America's largest multicultural digital ad network, Mirror Digital, advances the conversation on beauty equity with the debut of its groundbreaking beauty product showcase - the Reflect Beauty Awards.

Related link: http://mirrordigital.com/

MCT’s COO Phil Rasori Honored with HousingWire Tech Trendsetters Award

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT), a leading mortgage hedge advisory and secondary marketing software firm, announced that its COO, Phil Rasori, has been designated to HousingWire's inaugural Tech Trendsetters award list. Phil is credited with being instrumental in the architecture and launch of multiple innovative capital markets solutions.

The new HW program recognizes technology leaders driving innovation in the housing economy. The 50 chosen winners represent executive, product, and technology leaders who have played an integral role in bringing innovative solutions to market for housing industry clients at large, in particular over the past year.

HW acknowledged Phil's efforts in 2019 for launching one of the most important secondary marketing technology innovations in recent years. Phil spearheaded the development of TAM (Trade Auction Manager(TM)), a browser-based software module that enables a far more efficient bidding and trading process for TBA mortgage-backed securities (MBS) used by lenders to hedge their pipeline of open mortgage applications. TAM is increasing execution, liquidity, and transparency for lenders, while connecting them digitally with many of their broker-dealers for the first time.

"It is a great honor to be selected by HW as a recipient of their inaugural Tech Trendsetters award," stated Rasori. "MCT has launched many software solutions and supporting services to drive success for our lender clients. Winning this award underscores our latest innovations and reinforces our ongoing commitment to mortgage technology."

Also worth noting is Phil's creation and launch of BAM (Bid Auction Manager(TM)), a digital whole loan trading marketplace within MCT's cloud-based core secondary marketing platform, MCTlive! Since gaining widespread adoption by the investor community in 2018 (100% adoption - all investors now leverage BAM), the solution has saved lenders inordinate amounts of time, secured the entire process (which was previously handled via email communications), improved margins, and streamlined bid tape management and best execution loan sale analysis.

Most recently, Phil played a key role in developing a mobile app for MCTlive! that empowers secondary marketing managers to review reporting, manage loan pipelines, and conduct whole loan trading from the convenience of their mobile phone.

"Each year we honor the top technology companies in the housing industry, but this year we decided to do even more," HousingWire Associate Editor Kelsey Ramírez said. "This year, for the first time ever, we are looking at the people behind the technology. These experts are propelling the housing industry forward and reimagining the mortgage process."

"HousingWire has always recognized innovation and technological advancements in the housing industry, but none of those advancements happen without people leading the way," HousingWire Managing Editor Ben Lane said. "Technology doesn't simply create itself. People are the driving force behind those innovations. And it's in that spirit that we proudly honor the visionaries helping to push the housing industry into the future."

The full list of HW Tech Trendsetters can be found online and will also be profiled in the Oct./Nov. issue of HousingWire magazine. https://www.housingwire.com/articles/introducing-housingwires-2019-tech-trendsetters/.

About MCT:
Founded in 2001, Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT) has grown from a boutique mortgage pipeline hedging firm into the industry's leading provider of fully-integrated capital markets services and technology. MCT offers an array of best-in-class services and software covering mortgage pipeline hedging, best execution loan sales, outsourced lock desk solutions, MSR portfolio valuations, business intelligence analytics, mark to market services, and an award-winning comprehensive capital markets software platform called MCTlive! MCT supports independent mortgage bankers, depositories, credit unions, warehouse lenders, and correspondent investors of all sizes.

Headquartered in San Diego, MCT also has California offices in Healdsburg and Los Angeles, as well as sites in Dallas and Philadelphia. MCT is well known for its team of capital markets experts and senior traders who continue to provide the boutique-style, hands-on engagement clients value. For more information, visit https://mct-trading.com/ or call (619) 543-5111.

About HousingWire:

HousingWire is the most influential source of news and information for the U.S. mortgage and housing markets. Built on a foundation of independent and original journalism, HousingWire reaches over 40,000 newsletter subscribers daily and over 4 million unique visitors each year. Our audience of mortgage, real estate, financial services and fintech professionals rely on us to Move Markets Forward. Visit www.HousingWire.com.

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Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT), a leading mortgage hedge advisory and secondary marketing software firm, announced that its COO, Phil Rasori, has been designated to HousingWire's inaugural Tech Trendsetters award list. Phil is credited with being instrumental in the architecture and launch of multiple innovative capital markets solutions.

Related link: https://mct-trading.com/

SimpleNexus Recognized as Fastest Growing Utah Company by Utah Business Fast 50 and Utah Valley UV50 Lists

LEHI, Utah /ScoopCloud/ -- SimpleNexus (https://simplenexus.com/), developer of the leading digital mortgage platform for loan officers, borrowers and real estate agents, today announced it has been ranked among the fastest-growing companies in the state by both Utah Business and Utah Valley BusinessQ magazines. SimpleNexus was named a top Emerging Company on Utah Business Magazine's Fast 50 list and was honored by Utah BusinessQ as a UV50 winner.

Both the Utah Fast 50 and UV50 programs recognize Utah-based organizations that have achieved meteoric revenue growth. Founded in 2014 by CEO Matt Hansen, SimpleNexus has quickly established itself as a mortgage technology frontrunner. In August, the firm announced its top 500 ranking in the Inc. 5000 list of America's fastest-growing private companies for the second year in a row.

"Mortgage lenders are enthusiastically adopting SimpleNexus' digital mortgage platform because we have built the framework for a flexible lending experience that conforms to the needs of loan originators, realtors and borrowers, versus the other way around," said Hansen. "We look forward to continuing to improve mortgage lending for all stakeholders in the process."

To date, SimpleNexus has connected its 21,000 active loan originators with 1.3 million borrowers and 89,000 realtor partners to produce more than seven million loans totaling over $200 billion in volume. Last year the company added 60 clients to its roster, bringing the total number of enterprise lenders SimpleNexus empowers to "do more" to 259, including 15 of the top 25 retail lenders in the United States.

The full list of both the Utah Fast 50 honorees and UV50 honorees can be viewed at https://www.utahbusiness.com/fast-50-honorees-2/ and https://utahvalley360.com/2019/09/25/2019-uv50-30-fastest-growing-companies/

About SimpleNexus, LLC:

SimpleNexus is the digital mortgage platform that enables lenders to originate and process loans from anywhere. The company's best-in-class, easy-to-use app connects loan officers to their borrowers and real estate agents to easily communicate and exchange data in a single location throughout the entire loan life cycle. Loan officers can manage their loan pipelines, order credit, run pricing, send pre-approvals and sign disclosures - all on the go.

Twitter: @SimpleNexus #digitalmortgage @UtahBusiness #UtahFast50

SimpleNexus, developer of the leading digital mortgage platform for loan officers, borrowers and real estate agents, today announced it has been ranked among the fastest-growing companies in the state by both Utah Business and Utah Valley BusinessQ magazines. SimpleNexus was named a top Emerging Company on Utah Business Magazine's Fast 50 list and was honored by Utah BusinessQ as a UV50 winner.

Related link: https://simplenexus.com/

Best U.S. Theme Parks Celebrated in Top Villas Awards

ORLANDO, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Top Villas, one of the world's leading luxury villa rental specialists, has unveiled its ranking of the best theme parks to visit in the United States through the inaugural Theme Park Awards.

Seeking an alternative to traditional theme park rankings, Top Villas has endeavoured to undertake an impartial view of theme parks, using a range of freely available data from 30 different states across nine categories.

The Northeast was perhaps the strongest performer in the awards. Fourteen theme parks from this region ranked in the top 10 across all categories, including two first place finishes from Hersheypark In Pennsylvania and 11 finishes in the top five across various states.

"The formulation of the Top Villas Awards is intended not just as a welcome reward for the theme parks," said Top Villas CEO James Mannings, "but also a resource for the thousands of Top Villas guests who vacation in the country every year. Our experts have taken the time and effort to help our guests experience the best selection of theme parks possible."

The awards were granted using a detailed and impartial methodology, with qualifying parks being judged on nine different attributes. Information was aggregated and compared to determine key features that visitors would be looking for in a vacation.

All information was collected from theme park websites and included quantitative elements such as the number of thrill rides or rides for children, as well as qualitative elements, such as the average price of a ride and price of a season pass.

About Top Villas:

Based in the UK and Orlando, USA, Top Villas boasts a portfolio of more than 4,000 luxury villas in over 50 of the world's finest holiday destinations. With more than 20 years' experience in the villa rental industry, the Top Villas story began with just three family villas in Orlando. Today, Top Villas is proud to be known as one of the best villa rental agents in the world, offering the best homes, the best service and the best rates guaranteed.

With thousands of properties in America, Top Villas is a major contributor to the tourism landscape across the United States, with a particular focus on Florida and California. A British Travel Awards winner three years running, Top Villas has also been featured in some of the world's best travel magazines, and its villas regularly attract big-name celebrities and YouTubers.

Website: https://www.thetopvillas.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/topvillas
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/topvillas
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/top_villas/

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Top Villas, one of the world's leading luxury villa rental specialists, has unveiled its ranking of the best theme parks to visit in the United States through the inaugural Theme Park Awards.

Related link: https://www.thetopvillas.com

NotaryCam’s Rick Triola Named a 2019 HousingWire Tech Trendsetter

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- NotaryCam(R), the leader in online notarization and original provider of mortgage eClosing solutions, today announced that its Founder and CEO Rick Triola has been named a 2019 Tech Trendsetter by HousingWire magazine as part of its inaugural HW Tech Trendsetter Awards(TM) program. In the magazine's profile on Triola, the HousingWire editorial staff noted that as the founder of NotaryCam, Triola brought remote online notarization (ROB) and remote online closing (ROC) technology to the industry and has been a driving force in RON/ROC adoption.

The HW Tech Trendsetter Award(TM) recognizes the technology leaders driving innovation in the housing economy. The winners represent executive, product and technology leaders who have played an integral role in bringing innovative solutions to market for housing industry clients at large. Triola's Trendsetter status comes not only from being the first to introduce RON and ROC technology to the housing industry, but also from leading the charge for adoption. As any good technologist knows, without adoption, the most innovative solution is all for naught. Thus, Triola has made it his mission to drive RON/ROC adoption by becoming a grassroots advocate for RON standards and legislation throughout the country.

"HousingWire has always recognized innovation and technological advancements in the housing industry, but none of those advancements happen without people leading the way," HousingWire Managing Editor Ben Lane said. "Technology doesn't simply create itself. People are the driving force behind those innovations. And it's in that spirit that we proudly honor the visionaries helping to push the housing industry into the future."

Triola has devoted the last six years to advancing nationwide RON legalization. Recently, he undertook a grassroots campaign in Texas to educate county recorders about RON. Even though Texas passed its RON bill last year, many recorders - especially those not eRecording - were hesitant to record paper copies of eNotarized real estate documents. Thanks to Triola's efforts and six years of solid county recorder proof points across the U.S., Texas passed Senate Bill 2128 in May, providing recorders with more certainty regarding the recordability of eNotarized documents, with increased support from the state's recording community.

NotaryCam introduced RON to the Industry in early 2013 and pushed hard to set the standards, which have now been widely adopted. First, Triola presented NotaryCam's platform to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in January 2013 to garner GSE buy-in. From there, Triola addressed the National Association of Secretaries of State in June 2013 to introduce RON and neutralize opposition from the 49 states that had yet to legalize RON at that time. From there, Triola continued reaching out to all stakeholders, including individual title offices throughout the nation, and as a result, NotaryCam completed the first RON mortgage closing in early 2014 with a top 5 mortgage lender.

"As with so many mortgage-related innovations, widespread adoption is often hamstrung by lack of explicit regulatory approval, but the tide is turning for RON in this regard, especially over the last six years, as 22 states have now enacted or will enact RON legislation by October 1, 2020," Triola said. "Knowing the importance of the extensive eco-system buy-in for RON's success, NotaryCam has doubled down on its commitment to evangelizing RON at all state and private company levels to drive adoption, and I am truly honored that HousingWire has singled out my efforts in this regard by selecting me as one of its inaugural Tech Trendsetter winners."

For the full list of this year's honorees, visit https://www.housingwire.com/articles/introducing-housingwires-2019-tech-trendsetters/.

About HW Media
HW Media is the leading digital community for real estate, financial services and fintech professionals to engage, connect and gain knowledge. Founded in 2016 through the acquisition of HousingWire, HW Media is based in Dallas, TX with team members across the country. HW Media is owned by Riomar Capital.

About HousingWire
HousingWire is the most influential source of news and information for the U.S. mortgage and housing markets. Built on a foundation of independent and original journalism, HousingWire reaches over 40,000 newsletter subscribers daily and over 4 million unique visitors each year. Our audience of mortgage, real estate, financial services and fintech professionals rely on us to Move Markets Forward. Visit https://www.housingwire.com or https://www.solutions.housingwire.com to learn more.

About NotaryCam
After pioneering the world's first multi-party/multi-state remote online notarization (RON), career real estate executive Rick Triola founded NotaryCam and completed the first mortgage remote online closing (ROC) in 2014. Today, NotaryCam is the leader in online notarization and mortgage eClosing solutions, having notarized documents worldwide for hundreds of thousands of customers in all 50 states and more than 146 countries. The company's patented eClose360(R) platform delivers the "perfect" online mortgage closing in every jurisdiction with a flexible workflow for document recording and unparalleled identity verification, security and customer convenience. NotaryCam also proudly maintains an industry-leading 99.8 percent customer satisfaction rating.

Visit https://www.notarycam.com for additional information or to get a document notarized today.

Twitter: @NotaryCam #ROC #RON #digitalmortgage #emortgage #eclosing #enotary

NotaryCam(R), the leader in online notarization and original provider of mortgage eClosing solutions, today announced that its Founder and CEO Rick Triola has been named a 2019 Tech Trendsetter by HousingWire magazine as part of its inaugural HW Tech Trendsetter Awards(TM) program.

Related link: https://www.notarycam.com/

Ken Rakusin and Gordon Brush Honored at the 2019 MADE IN AMERICA CONVENTION

CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Ken Rakusin, President & CEO of Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc., was the recipient of the PATRIOT AWARD at the 2019 MADE IN AMERICA CONVENTION, that was held at the Indianapolis, Indiana convention center on October 3-6. "This award was presented to Ken for his Proud To Be An American attitude and his unwavering commitment to manufacturing in the United States, in-spite of the infiltration of low cost, inferior Chinese goods," said Don Buckner, founder, MadeInAmerica.com.

In addition, Buckner presented Gordon Brush with the ARMED FORCES AWARD and commented, "On behalf of Made in America.com we commend you for your patriotism and extraordinary efforts in developing the 'Chamber' brush, for the Abrams tank, that saved the United States Army, $1.5 Billion."

"I am overwhelmed, honored, and deeply humbled to receive these two prestigious awards. My goal was to make a difference for our employees, our customers, and our country. I guess we achieved that," said Rakusin.

"I want to thank Don and his team for recognizing our accomplishments. Gordon Brush is Proud To Be An American Manufacturer and a GOLD sponsor of the 2019 MADE IN AMERICA convention," added Rakusin.

About Made in America.com

Made in America.com is a non-partisan, private company whose mission is to raise awareness for the economic, environmental and community impact of American-made manufacturers and brands.

Over 300 companies showcased their American manufacturing capabilities and American made products at the inaugural Made in America convention. Speakers included: Michael Lindell from My Pillow; former NASCAR driver, Darrell Waltrip; Indianapolis Mayor, Joe Hogsett; and Congressman, Daniel Webster.

About Gordon Brush(r)

Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc., has a rich history as an American brush manufacturer. Founded in 1951, Gordon Brush(r) includes two brands whose origin dates to 1855 and 1897. The Company is ISO 9001:2015 certified and a leading manufacturer of specialty, custom and standard brushes for a multitude of industries.

Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc. was the 2018 recipient of the Made: In America Award. The award was presented in a ceremony in the Rayburn Office building rotunda, in Washington, D.C., in July, 2018. Congresswoman Grace Napolitano (CA-32), also presented the Company's President and CEO, Ken Rakusin, with a special Congressional Recognition Award for his commitment to American manufacturing. Mr. Rakusin was also honored as an American Made Hero.

Learn more at: https://www.gordonbrush.com/about-gordonbrush.php

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Ken Rakusin, President & CEO of Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc., was the recipient of the PATRIOT AWARD at the 2019 MADE IN AMERICA CONVENTION, that was held at the Indianapolis, Indiana convention center on October 3-6. "This award was presented to Ken for his Proud To Be An American attitude and his unwavering commitment to manufacturing in the United States, in-spite of the infiltration of low cost, inferior Chinese goods," said Don Buckner, founder, MadeInAmerica.com.

Related link: https://www.gordonbrush.com/

2019 Hero Dog of the Year Awarded to Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs, Alice

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs is both humbled and honored to announce that on Friday, October 5, 2019 after more than a million public votes, our Service Dog, Alice; specifically trained to assist Recipient Antonio was named the 2019 Hero Dog of the Year in the American Humane Hero Dog Awards.

Alice has been watching over Antonio since 2016, after he tragically suffered a gunshot wound to the head at the age of nine, while sitting in his parents' car in 2015.

Since that day, Antonio has struggled through 5 brain surgeries, leaving him with a permanent traumatic brain injury, and an artificial flap that covers a large portion of his skull. He suffers regularly from seizures, spells, migraines and balance issues. Alice is at Antonio's side constantly, including attending school together; and she is focused on Antonio at all times. She not only alerts to oncoming seizures and spells, but assists him with balance issues, as a fall could potentially be fatal.

Seven truly incredible dogs were finalists for each category including: Sgt. Yeager: Military; Piglet: Search & Rescue; Leader Dog Lady: Guide/Hearing; Jeanie: Therapy; Gus: Shelter; Dax: Law Enforcement/Arson and of course, Alice in the Service Dog Category. We congratulate each category winner and recognize their incredible unique skillsets.

Alice completed nearly 2 years of unparalleled custom training to prepare for a life partnering with and assisting Antonio. Giving her acceptance speech, Antonio's Mom Tara said: "It's so incredible, we are truly honored to receive this award - I thank everybody who voted and showed support for my boy and Alice. Through a shooting, and something so dark, you forget to believe in humanity; but when something like this happens you start to learn that there is good in this world."

You can view the Hero Dog Awards in its entirety on the Hallmark Channel airing October 21, 2019. Check local listings for times in your area.

Guardian Angels, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit org, was founded in 2010, and custom-trains medical service dogs for veterans, first-responders and individuals like Antonio. Although the cost of training each service dog can take up to 2 full years, and cost nearly $25,000, we donate each dog to the recipient at no cost. Everything we do is funded by donation. To date, we have paired over 320 service dogs in 23 states across the nation.

If you would like to learn more about our organization, or support this life-saving work, visit our website at http://www.medicalservicedogs.org/.

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Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs is both humbled and honored to announce that on Friday, October 5, 2019 after more than a million public votes, our Service Dog, Alice; specifically trained to assist Recipient Antonio was named the 2019 Hero Dog of the Year in the American Humane Hero Dog Awards.

Related link: https://www.medicalservicedogs.org/

SimpleNexus Founder and CEO Matt Hansen Recognized as HW Tech Trendsetter for Taking Mortgage Origination Mobile

LEHI, Utah /ScoopCloud/ -- SimpleNexus (https://simplenexus.com/), developer of the leading digital mortgage platform for loan officers, borrowers and real estate agents, today announced that company Founder and CEO Matt Hansen has been named to HousingWire's inaugural list of HW Tech Trendsetters. The award program recognizes the most impactful and innovative technology leaders serving the housing economy.

Hansen was recognized for developing SimpleNexus, the mobile-first loan origination platform so effective and easy to use that it is changing the way consumers apply for mortgage loans. Today, more than half of the tens of thousands of loan applications submitted through SimpleNexus each month are completed from a mobile device.

SimpleNexus has enjoyed meteoric growth under Hansen's leadership. More loan officers use SimpleNexus than any other mortgage point-of-sale platform, and the firm has ranked in the top 500 of the Inc. 5000 list of America's fastest-growing companies for two consecutive years.

"I set out to develop a mobile-first platform that is not only fun and easy to use, but also drives real results for lenders in the form of increased loan pull-through, cost savings and stronger referral partnerships," said SimpleNexus CEO Matt Hansen. "I'm grateful to be supported by a rock-star team without whom the success of SimpleNexus would not be possible."

"HousingWire has always recognized innovation and technological advancements in the housing industry, but none of those advancements happen without people leading the way," HousingWire
Managing Editor Ben Lane said. "Technology doesn't simply create itself. People are the driving force behind those innovations. And it's in that spirit that we proudly honor the visionaries helping to push the housing industry into the future."

Profiles of the inaugural class of HW Tech Trendsetters can be viewed in the October/November issue of HousingWire magazine or online at https://www.housingwire.com/articles/introducing-housingwires-2019-tech-trendsetters/.

About SimpleNexus, LLC:

SimpleNexus is the digital mortgage platform that enables lenders to originate and process loans from anywhere. The company's best-in-class, easy-to-use app connects loan officers to their borrowers and real estate agents to easily communicate and exchange data in a single location throughout the entire loan life cycle. Loan officers can manage their loan pipelines, order credit, run pricing and send pre-approvals - all on the go.

About HousingWire:

HousingWire is the most influential source of news and information for the U.S. mortgage and housing markets. Built on a foundation of independent and original journalism, HousingWire reaches over 40,000 newsletter subscribers daily and over 4 million unique visitors each year. Our audience of mortgage, real estate, financial services and fintech professionals rely on us to Move Markets Forward. Visit https://www.HousingWire.com or https://www.solutions.housingwire.com to learn more.

Twitter: @SimpleNexus @HousingWire #digitalmortgage

SimpleNexus, developer of the leading digital mortgage platform for loan officers, borrowers and real estate agents, today announced that company Founder and CEO Matt Hansen has been named to HousingWire's inaugural list of HW Tech Trendsetters. The award program recognizes the most impactful and innovative technology leaders serving the housing economy.

Related link: https://simplenexus.com/

FormFree Founder Brent Chandler Lauded as HousingWire Tech Trendsetter

ATHENS, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- ATHENS, Ga., Oct. 3, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- FormFree(R) today announced that Founder and CEO Brent Chandler has been named to HousingWire's inaugural class of HW Tech Trendsetters, an award honoring executives who have played an integral role in bringing innovative solutions to the housing market.

Chandler was recognized for his continuing role in driving innovation in mortgage, including the enhancement of FormFree's Passport all-in-one verification app with a new, patent-pending method of employer verification. FormFree joined the Financial Data Exchange (FDX) in March and has since played a leading role in promoting consumer data protection within the financial services industry. Also this year, Chandler made his company among the first in the industry to offer "success-based pricing" to help mortgage lenders manage costs.

"Empowering consumers and lenders with a secure, direct channel for the instantaneous and accurate transmission of borrowers' financial DNA is what motivates me every day," said Chandler. "We are proud to have made combined asset, income and employment reporting even more accessible to lenders by introducing a success-based pricing model for Passport, and we look forward to continuing to drive innovation in the housing sector."

"Each year we honor the top technology companies in the housing industry ... This year, for the first time ever, we are looking at the people behind the technology. These experts are propelling the housing industry forward and reimagining the mortgage process," said HousingWire Associate Editor Kelsey Ramírez.

Recipients of the HW Tech Trendsetters designation were peer-nominated and selected by HousingWire's editorial board based on their accomplishments over the last 12 months. Profiles of the 2019 HW Tech Trendsetters honorees can be found in the October/November issue of HousingWire magazine or online at https://www.housingwire.com/articles/introducing-housingwires-2019-tech-trendsetters.

About HousingWire

HousingWire is the most influential source of news and information for the U.S. mortgage and housing markets. Built on a foundation of independent and original journalism, HousingWire reaches over 40,000 newsletter subscribers daily and over 4 million unique visitors each year. Our audience of mortgage, real estate, financial services and fintech professionals rely on us to Move Markets Forward.

Visit https://www.HousingWire.com or https://www.solutions.housingwire.com to learn more.

About FormFree(R)

FormFree(R) is a market-leading fintech company whose revolutionary products AccountChek(R) and Passport(tm) are changing the credit decisioning landscape and encouraging lenders nationwide to incorporate a more holistic view of each borrower's financial DNA. To date, thousands of U.S. lenders and brokers have ordered millions of FormFree's patented verification reports representing over a trillion dollars in loan verifications. FormFree delights borrowers and lenders with a paperless experience, reduces origination timelines by up to 20 days and offers automated analysis and standardized delivery to lenders and investors using a secure ReIssueKey(tm). A HousingWire TECH100(tm) company for four consecutive years, FormFree is based in Athens, Georgia.

For more information, visit https://www.formfree.com/or follow FormFree on LinkedIn.

Twitter: @RealFormFree @HousingWire #digitalmortgage #TechTrendsetters

FormFree(R) today announced that Founder and CEO Brent Chandler has been named to HousingWire's inaugural class of HW Tech Trendsetters, an award honoring executives who have played an integral role in bringing innovative solutions to the housing market.

Related link: https://www.formfree.com/

ARMCO’s Sharon Reichhardt Wins HW Tech Trendsetters Award

POMPANO BEACH, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- ACES Risk Management (ARMCO), the leading provider of enterprise financial risk management solutions, today announced that Sharon Reichhardt, the company's vice president of client success, has been named a winner of HousingWire's inaugural Tech Trendsetters award.

The HW Tech Trendsetters 2019 recognizes the 50 most impactful and innovative technology leaders serving the housing economy. Similar to the HousingWire Tech100 award, which honors the 100 most innovative companies in mortgage and real estate tech, Tech Trendsetters recognize the people that drive innovation for their mortgage and real estate clients. The HW Tech Trendsetters award is selected based on a candidate's professional success over the past 12 months.

Reichhardt's contributions to ARMCO's growth and high client satisfaction are many. She created the company's client-focused policies to extend far beyond the sale and into a unique hands-on partnership with each client to ensure success. Reichhardt also conceptualized the company's Fraud Case Manager, a first of its kind technology ARMCO launched in 2018, to help clients manage fraud investigations in one central, secure system.

"It's such an honor to be selected by an organization as respected as HousingWire, and to be listed among such accomplished professionals," said Reichhardt. "It's confirmation that the industry understands the importance of high-touch, high quality customer experience in moving technology forward. And that's exactly what we do here at ARMCO."

About ARMCO

Over half of the top 20 mortgage lenders in the U.S. choose ARMCO as their provider for transaction risk management software. ARMCO's product line includes loan quality enterprise software, services, data and analytics. Its flagship product, ACES Audit Technology(TM), has set the bar for user definability in its category. It is used at virtually every point in the mortgage lifecycle, as well as for a wide range of risk-prone business operations outside traditional mortgage origination and servicing.

ARMCO's consultative approach to customer relationships leverages 25 years of mortgage risk intel, assuring that its clients are using the most effective risk mitigation strategies, and are using the fastest, most reliable, most efficient means for preventing risk-related loss. ARMCO distributes the ARMCO Mortgage QC Industry Trends Report, a free quarterly analysis of industry-wide mortgage loan quality. For more information, visit http://www.armco.us/ or call 1-800-858-1598.

ACES Risk Management (ARMCO), the leading provider of enterprise financial risk management solutions, today announced that Sharon Reichhardt, the company's vice president of client success, has been named a winner of HousingWire's inaugural Tech Trendsetters award.

Related link: https://www.armco.us/

Capsilon Wins #NEXTSUMMER19’s Best in Show Award

EDMOND, Okla. /ScoopCloud/ -- NEXT Mortgage Events LLC, creator of events for women mortgage executives, has announced that Capsilon, a provider of mortgage automation software, has been voted Best in Show for its presentation of Capsilon Digital Underwriter at the technology showcase at #NEXTSUMMER19, the women's executive mortgage summit that took place on Aug. 18-19, 2019.

The Best in Show award is granted to the technology provider that presented the most compelling solution during the technology showcase at #NEXTSUMMER19, as determined by attendee and industry-wide vote. Five technology providers participated in the #NEXTSUMMER19 technology showcase, which was hosted by seasoned technology buyer Suzy Lindblom, chief operating officer of Planet Home Lending.

Capsilon Digital Underwriter is the industry's first comprehensive suite of fully integrated cloud-based digital mortgage applications focused on automating the underwriting process. Capsilon executives Ginger Wilcox, SVP of marketing, and Eric Kujala, director, industry relations and partnerships, presented Capsilon Digital Underwriter in the technology showcase.

"More than half of our attendees are mortgage tech buyers and many attend NEXT to discover new technology," said Jeri Yoshida, co-founder of NEXT. "Capsilon generated a lot of buzz at NEXTSUMMER19. Several speakers even mentioned the technology during their sessions. We congratulate Capsilon and applaud all of the presenters in the tech showcase."

Nearly 200 women executives attended #NEXTSUMMER19 at The Gwen Hotel in Chicago.

All of the #NEXTSUMMER19 technology showcase presentations are available for viewing at https://nextmortgagenews.com/news/nextsummer19-tech-showcase-videos/.

Companies interested in participating in an upcoming NEXT technology showcase may apply to demo at https://nextmortgagenews.com/news/apply-to-demo/.

About NEXT Mortgage Events LLC

In January 2018, NEXT Mortgage Events broke the mortgage industry's unspoken barriers that limit women's access to competitive intel and networking-based information exchange, when it introduced NEXT, the executive mortgage summit for women. NEXT is a two-day, tech-focused symposium based on lenders sharing competitive intel with other lending executives. A boutique gathering, each NEXT event is limited to 165 attendees, and targets a select group of decision making executives. Approximately 85-90% of lender attendees hold a title of VP or higher and roughly 85% of attendees are women. NEXT is held twice a year, in winter and summer.

For more information visit http://www.nextmortgageconference.om/, follow @NEXTmtgEvents or email info@NEXTmortgageEvents.com.

NEXT Mortgage Events LLC, creator of events for women mortgage executives, has announced that Capsilon, a provider of mortgage automation software, has been voted Best in Show for its presentation of Capsilon Digital Underwriter at the technology showcase at #NEXTSUMMER19, the women's executive mortgage summit that took place on Aug. 18-19, 2019.

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Susan G. Komen North Jersey Honors Arthur E. Imperatore with Inaugural Community Impact Award

WEEHAWKEN, N.J. /ScoopCloud/ -- Susan G. Komen North Jersey announced today it presented its inaugural Community Impact Award to Arthur Imperatore Sr., Founder and resident of NY Waterway, the largest commuter ferry fleet in New York Harbor, providing commuter ferry and bus services between New Jersey and Manhattan.

The award has been specially created to recognize companies and individuals who have made a lasting contribution to the local cancer fighting efforts that Susan G. Komen North Jersey facilitates. The award was presented on September 19 at a ceremony at NY Waterway corporate headquarters in Weehawken, N.J.

Since its inception, the North Jersey affiliate of the Susan G. Komen organization has always relied on community involvement and engagement to enhance, support, and provide area breast cancer patients access to critical services. Through the Community Impact Award, the nonprofit hopes to honor and recognize the people and organizations that have helped Susan G. Komen North Jersey deliver on its mission of achieving significant community impact through local partnerships and collaboration.

"Arthur has been the example of community partners for Komen North Jersey. Under his leadership, NY Waterway has extended valuable resources to help get our message out to their customers and rally support for our local initiatives," said Perla Haltner, Acting Executive Director of Susan G. Komen North Jersey. "As an integral part of the Komen team, Arthur and NY Waterway have introduced us to other community leaders who've been champions when it comes to helping us raise awareness of breast cancer detection, support services and educational services we provide in the 9-county Northern New Jersey area."

"As a family business, NY Waterway has supported the communities and people of Northern New Jersey for over 70 years," said award recipient and NY Waterway's Founder, Arthur E. Imperatore. "I'm honored to receive this recognition and can't wait to promote more of the great work Susan G. Komen North Jersey is doing in this region."

Susan G. Komen North Jersey holds a number of events each year, including their upcoming Susan G. Komen North Jersey FREE Wellness Expo which will be held Sunday, October 6th at the Harborside Atrium in Jersey City. The Expo will offer a number of free screenings including: clinical breast exams, mammograms, blood pressure, glucose, cholesterol, dental, PSA, HIV and more. NY Waterway is an official Community Impact sponsor of this event.

For more information about the Wellness Expo visit: https://komennorthjersey.org/expo/

About NY Waterway

NY Waterway has the largest commuter ferry fleet in New York Harbor, but it is still a family business with all the personal attention to service and amenities that it had when it started with just one boat in 1986.

NY Waterway operates the largest privately-owned commuter ferry service in the U.S., carrying more than 32,000 passenger trips per day - 10 million trips per year - on 35 boats serving 23 routes between New Jersey and Manhattan, and between Rockland and Westchester counties, and between Orange and Dutchess counties. A fleet of 70 NY Waterway buses provide a free, seamless commute between ferry terminals in New York and New Jersey and inland locations.

About Susan G. Komen(R)

Susan G. Komen(R) is the world's leading nonprofit breast cancer organization, working to save lives and end breast cancer forever. Komen has an unmatched, comprehensive 360-degree approach to fighting this disease across all fronts and supporting millions of people in the U.S. and in countries worldwide. We advocate for patients, drive research breakthroughs, improve access to high-quality care, offer direct patient support and empower people with trustworthy information. Born out of a promise between two sisters, Susan G. Komen remains committed to supporting those affected by breast cancer today, while tirelessly searching for tomorrow's cures.

About Susan G. Komen North Jersey(R)

Komen North Jersey is helping fuel research, advocate for patients and support people facing breast cancer locally through a variety of direct patient-centered services and by collaborating with area providers to remove barriers and connect people to needed care across Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, Union and Warren Counties.

For more information, call 908-277-2904 or visit http://komennorthjersey.org/.

Media Contact:
Jana McDonough
Komen North Jersey
1-516-673-6322
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Susan G. Komen North Jersey announced today it presented its inaugural Community Impact Award to Arthur Imperatore Sr., Founder and resident of NY Waterway, the largest commuter ferry fleet in New York Harbor, providing commuter ferry and bus services between New Jersey and Manhattan.

Related link: https://komennorthjersey.org/

Mark Ladd Named 2019 PRIA Carl R. Ernst Founders Award Winner

PROVO, Utah /ScoopCloud/ -- Simplifile, a leading provider of real estate document collaboration and recording technologies for lenders, settlement agents and counties, today announced that its Vice President of Regulatory and Legal Affairs Mark Ladd was named the 2019 Carl R. Ernst Founders Award winner by Property Records Industry Association (PRIA).

Ladd is the sixth recipient of the Founders Award, which was established by PRIA in 2005, to recognize proven, unique leadership and achievement in resolving issues in the property records industry. The award was presented during a ceremony at the PRIA 2019 Annual Conference, which was held August 26-29 in Colorado Springs.

"Having been a Register of Deeds early on in my career, I am all too aware of the challenges facing the property records industry and, as such, have been deeply committed to helping the industry address these challenges through technology," Ladd said. "I'm truly honored to have been honored by my peers for these efforts and proudly join the ranks of the select few that have received the Founders Award."

Given his work with PRIA, the American Land Title Association (ALTA) and the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) via MISMO, there are very few, if any, aspects of the real estate industry that haven't benefited from Ladd's efforts and leadership over the course of his more than 20 years of experience. Before joining Simplifile in 2011 as Director of Channel Sales, Ladd acted as a consultant for the PRIA on its Technology Committee. As part of his role with PRIA, he also worked as the vice-chair of the Residential Governance Committee for the Mortgage Industry Standards Maintenance Organization (MISMO).

In 2014, Ladd was elected as the president of PRIA and in 2015, he received the Certified MISMO(R) Standards Professional Designation, the only MISMO certification program available for individuals within the mortgage industry. As the immediate past-president, Ladd continues to serve as an ex-officio member PRIA's Board of Directors and is also involved in the Uniform Law Commission's Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts (RULONA) Enactment Committee.

"Mark Ladd has been a tremendous asset not just to Simplifile, but to the entire real estate ecosystem. He is a tireless advocate for efficiency and innovation in real estate from both an operational and a regulatory standpoint, and his commitment to serving this industry is second to none," Simplifile President Paul Clifford said. "Simplifile is honored to count the latest PRIA Founders Award recipient as one of our own, and we wholeheartedly congratulate Mark on this well-deserved honor."

To view the complete list of Founders Award winners, visit https://www.pria.us/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageID=3357.

About Simplifile:

Simplifile, the nation's largest e-recording network, was founded in 2000 to connect settlement agents and county recorders via its e-recording service. Today Simplifile has broadened its services to include collaboration tools and post-closing visibility for mortgage lenders and settlement agents working together on real estate documents. Through Simplifile, users can securely record, share and track documents, data and fees with ease.

To learn more, visit https://simplifile.com/ or call 800.460.5657.

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Simplifile, a leading provider of real estate document collaboration and recording technologies for lenders, settlement agents and counties, today announced that its Vice President of Regulatory and Legal Affairs Mark Ladd was named the 2019 Carl R. Ernst Founders Award winner by Property Records Industry Association (PRIA).

Related link: https://simplifile.com/

National Mortgage Professional Magazine Honors OpenClose CRO Vince Furey with 2019 Most Connected Mortgage Professionals Award

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- OpenClose(R), an industry-leading multi-channel loan origination system (LOS) and digital mortgage fintech provider, announced its chief revenue officer (CRO), Vince Furey, has been awarded National Mortgage Professional (NMP) magazine's Most Connected Mortgage Professionals' distinction for 2019.

NMP states that people named to the annual list are successful, well-connected, highly regarded, powerful networkers and influencers who are completely dedicated to the mortgage industry. They are recognized by their peers as subject matter experts in their respective areas and consistently serve as trusted sources of guidance, information and leadership.

Vince has been with OpenClose for more than eight years where he serves as CRO, driving the company's strategy for business development, sales, marketing and alliance partnerships. He has more than 25 years of senior-level mortgage banking experience and extensive multi-channel background in national sales, lending technology, operations, credit, secondary marketing, trade management and mortgage compliance.

Vince was the founder of Ovation7, LLC, a national consulting and business services firm that provided C-level outsourced solutions to the banking and financial services industries with a specialization in CIO/CTO level technology consulting, portfolio asset management, loan delivery and strategic planning. Prior to that, he held senior leadership positions in the retail, wholesale and correspondent sales and operations at Mellon Bank, Bank One, and Pinnacle Financial Corp.

NMP recognized Vince's ongoing efforts to enhance OpenClose's sales and marketing strategy by leveraging his vast network of long-time relationships within the mortgage industry to create awareness behind the growing demand for its browser-based, multi-channel LOS, digital mortgage POS offering and ancillary digital solutions.

"It's an honor to be recognized by NMP magazine as one of 2019's Most Connected Mortgage Professionals," commented Furey. "We have worked diligently at OpenClose to deliver innovative solutions with unparalleled customer support. The technologies we have launched have helped many lender partners expand their businesses and reduce costs. Utilizing social media as a marketing medium, we have accelerated positive awareness for OpenClose and our unique solution set."

About OpenClose:

Founded in 1999 and headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida, OpenClose(R) is a leading enterprise-class, multi-channel loan origination system (LOS), POS digital mortgage and fintech provider that cost effectively delivers its digital platform on a software-as-a-service (SaaS) basis. The company provides a variety of innovative, 100 percent web-based solutions for lenders, banks, credit unions, and conduit aggregators. OpenClose's core solution, LenderAssist(tm), is comprehensive loan origination software that is completely engineered by OpenClose using the same code base from the ground up.

The company offers a RESTful API suite that standardizes system-to-system integrations, making them easier to develop, quicker to implement and more cost effective. OpenClose provides lending organizations with full control of their data and creates a truly seamless workflow for complete automation and compliance adherence.

For more information, visit https://www.openclose.com/ or call (561) 655-6418.

Media Contact:
Joe Bowerbank
Profundity Communications, Inc.
949-378-9685
jbowerbank@profunditymarketing.com

OpenClose(R), an industry-leading multi-channel loan origination system (LOS) and digital mortgage fintech provider, announced its chief revenue officer (CRO), Vince Furey, has been awarded National Mortgage Professional (NMP) magazine's Most Connected Mortgage Professionals' distinction for 2019.

Related link: https://www.openclose.com/

Elizabeth Karwowski, CEO, Get Credit Healthy, Selected Woman With Vision Award Winner

SUNRISE, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Fin-tech company, Get Credit Healthy, Inc., (a subsidiary of Beta Music Group Inc. OTC PINK: BEMG) announces CEO Elizabeth Karwowski, has been selected as a winner of the Women With Vision Award, to be presented live, during the Vision Summit on September 25 in Tampa, Florida.

Sponsored by 20/20 Vision for Success Coaching and Mortgage Women Magazine, the award recognizes women in the mortgage industry who have helped others by sharing their vision and displaying professional and personal development that is inspiring, as well as leading the way amongst peers and colleagues.

Karwowski has been at the helm of Get Credit Healthy, a technology company that has developed a platform and cultivated a network of non-profit partners, with the goal of transforming unqualified applicants into creditworthy borrowers. Through Karwowski's leadership since 2009, the company has evolved from a credit education and remediation business into an innovative fin-tech enterprise that helps lenders access a previously untapped market. Get Credit Healthy has recently gained traction and industry recognition while maintaining its mission to leave no lead behind and simultaneously help consumers achieve financial success.

Karwowski joins an elite group of 50 women who will be honored at the summit.

About Get Credit Healthy:

Get Credit Healthy (https://getcredithealthy.com/about/) utilizes its proprietary processes, platform, and software to integrate with lenders to make it easier to recapture leads. Developed for and by those with extensive mortgage industry experience, Get Credit Healthy's platform has facilitated millions of dollars in new loan opportunity. It is working to increase its network of partners and is looking forward to a very promising future.

For information on its parent company, please visit https://betamusicgroup.net/.

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Fintech company, Get Credit Healthy, Inc., (a subsidiary of Beta Music Group Inc. OTC PINK: BEMG) announces CEO Elizabeth Karwowski, has been selected as a winner of the Women With Vision Award, to be presented live, during the Vision Summit on September 25 in Tampa, Florida.

Related link: https://getcredithealthy.com/

Indiana Coffee Roaster Brings Home Three Medals from World’s Largest Roasting Competition

EVANSVILLE, Ind. /ScoopCloud/ -- Evansville Coffee Company brought home three medals from the fifth annual Golden Bean North America Roasting Competition. Since its launch in 2015, the Golden Bean North America has grown to include more than 1,300 coffees submitted to this year's competition from the best roasters across the USA and Canada.

Evansville Coffee Company won bronze medals for each of their submissions in the Pour Over Filter category, for their Honduras - Finca San Isidro natural processed coffee, the San Miguel Bonanza "Pacamargo" from Guatemala, and Organic Bali Kintamani natural processed coffee.

"We submitted some of our favorite coffees, but also among our most difficult to roast. Natural processed coffees take more time and care to produce impressive results, and we are just glad the industry agrees that we offer something exceptional in the coffees we select," commented Tim Piazza, owner and roastmaster at Evansville Coffee Company. "Winning national recognition while in just our third year of business speaks highly of the coffee producers and importers we work with."

The competition is blind-judged over a three-day period by professional coffee roasters from across North America. Each coffee is tasted and scored by two judges, and the best coffees are additionally evaluated by category judges for final determination. Coffees are submitted in 10 categories, and all submissions must be coffees that the roaster offers as part of their available selections and not special coffees obtained for the sole purpose of entering the competition.

Roasted coffee can be purchased online at https://EvansvilleCoffee.com

About The Golden Bean:

The Golden Bean was launched in Australia in 2005 as an annual competition to determine the best coffee roasters in Australia, and then expanded to North America in 2015, making it the world's largest roasting competition spanning two continents. More than 500 coffee roasting companies across North America competed in this year's competition for bronze, silver, and gold awards in 10 categories. Recipients of the Golden Bean and judged by their peers, fellow professional coffee roasters, to be among the best in North America.

About Evansville Coffee Company:

Evansville Coffee Company began as an idea Tim Piazza hatched during preparation for a talk at TEDxEvansville in 2016 where he shared how anyone could create a bulletproof career. The company started roasting commercially in 2017 out of a concession trailer, and then expanded to its current roasting facility where a wide selection of specialty grade coffees are roasted to order for coffee shops, restaurants, and businesses who prefer to serve exceptional coffee.

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Evansville Coffee Company brought home three medals from the fifth annual Golden Bean North America Roasting Competition. Since its launch in 2015, the Golden Bean North America has grown to include more than 1,300 coffees submitted to this year's competition from the best roasters across the USA and Canada.

Related link: https://EvansvilleCoffee.com/

Beyond AUM Co-Founder Nima Tolooi Named One of Crain’s 2019 Notable Entrepreneurs

CHICAGO, Ill. /ScoopCloud/ -- Nima Tolooi, co-founder of Beyond AUM, has been named one of Crain's Chicago Business's 2019 Notable Entrepreneurs. Crain's list of Notable Entrepreneurs features 44 businesspeople who have identified needs and untapped opportunities in the market; organized and run companies; and taken on greater-than-normal financial risk to achieve success. The list includes emerging companies with revenue or funding between $500,000 and $10 million.

Founded in August 2017, Beyond AUM provides forward-thinking growth, marketing, and technology solutions to financial services firms, including wealth managers, financial planning firms, and registered investment advisors (RIAs). The agency's mission is to empower financial services firms to achieve world-class outcomes for their brands and professionals and drive success in the business far beyond assets under management (AUM), which is the standard measurement the industry uses to benchmark growth.

Like the personalized approach that fiduciary financial advisors typically use with their clients, Beyond AUM tailors strategies to firms' target demographics, current and prospective services, future goals, technology needs, and more. The result is an integrated business development, marketing, and technology roadmap that address challenges and streamlines workflows; enhances the end-user client experience; and positions firms for long-term, competitive success in the marketplace.

Previously, Nima served as the interactive marketing manager of Wipfli Hewins Investment Advisors (now Wipfli Financial Advisors), a national CPA-based wealth management firm, where he helped lead marketing, strategy, and technology initiatives. During his tenure, the firm's AUM grew to more than $5 billion. Nima also helped cement the firm as an industry thought leader, featured in notable publications such as Forbes, Time, CNBC, Businessweek, Kitces.com, My Perfect Client, and Masters in Accounting.

Through his industry experiences, Nima saw a need to bring other financial services firms into the digital age. Today, he empowers trusted, fiduciary advisors to better serve their clients and communicate their value through compelling content, unique digital experiences, and fintech solutions.

Nima is also the founder of Room to Grow, which recently was named one of Chicago's Best Coworking Spaces by Travel Magazine. Room to Grow provides resources, networking opportunities, and best-practice advice to many local startups and entrepreneurs.

View award: https://www.chicagobusiness.com/awards/nima-tolooi

About Beyond AUM:

Beyond AUM is an agency that provides field-tested, data-driven marketing, growth, technology, and digital experience solutions to financial services firms across the nation, including wealth managers, financial planning firms, and RIAs. Beyond AUM has been featured in Financial Advisor magazine and Financial Planning magazine for its work in helping advisory firms scale to achieve next-level growth in their practices. To learn more, visit https://beyondaum.com/.

Nima Tolooi, co-founder of Beyond AUM, has been named one of Crain's Chicago Business's 2019 Notable Entrepreneurs. Crain's list of Notable Entrepreneurs features 44 businesspeople who have identified needs and untapped opportunities in the market; organized and run companies; and taken on greater-than-normal financial risk to achieve success

Related link: https://beyondaum.com/

NotaryCam’s Emily Robbins Recognized as 2019 HousingWire Insider

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- NotaryCam(R), the leader in online notarization and original provider of mortgage eClosing solutions, today announced that Customer Success Manager Emily Robbins has been named a 2019 Insider by HousingWire magazine as part of its fourth annual HW Insiders Awards(TM) program. This year's 50 winners were chosen by HousingWire's editorial board based on their accomplishments over the last 12 months.

In her role as Customer Success Manager, Robbins has an ever-expanding job description; a challenge that she embraces. If it affects a customer's experience, it falls under Robbins' purview and she works hard to make sure every customer has the best possible experience with NotaryCam.

Since joining NotaryCam, Robbins has helped to improve the eClosing process to ensure all parties have the necessary resources to complete their transactions successfully, resulting in NotaryCam's strong customer satisfaction rating and "excellent" Net Promoter Score. Her efforts have also had a profound impact on NotaryCam's growth, including a nearly 140% increase in new users in 2018.

"On a continual basis, I find it necessary to stay focused on the true reason for remote online notarization, which is providing a smooth, convenient option for buyers and sellers closing on their home," said Robbins. "It is imperative that my team and I remain diligent about trying to stay one step ahead in each closing by creating new solutions to make the process easier for all parties involved. Buyers, sellers, title, lenders and signing agents: when we have a successful closing experience, we all are successful!"

Robbins is in the unique position of working very closely with every part of the NotaryCam organization, including the notaries, real estate team, one-off clients, enterprise and title partners, lender partners and company leadership. Because of that, she is in the position to advocate for NotaryCam's clients on what they want and need in terms of NotaryCam's services. As a customer success manager, Robbins is extremely focused on successful onboarding and account management, as well as fostering those relationships daily and working on improved workflows and implementations to make sure that the client's needs are being met.

"It didn't take an award to tell us what we already knew - Emily is truly one of NotaryCam's operational all-stars and a fervent advocate for both our clients and RON," NotaryCam Founder and CEO Rick Triola said. "We are lucky to have her on our side and congratulate her on this richly deserved recognition."

Accordingnotary to the publication, this year's Insiders honorees "are the 'go-to' team members in their companies and represent a wide range of occupations within the housing industry, from lending and servicing to investments and real estate. The Insiders are professionals their companies turn to with their most important or challenging projects because their contributions and hard work lead to superior results."

"Our Insiders grow more difficult to choose each year as their talent and impacts to the mortgage and real estate industry continues to blow us away," HousingWire Associate Editor Kelsey Ramírez said. "This year's winners are truly the secret weapons of their industry, and continue to push their companies to greatness and move markets forward."

For the full list of this year's honorees, visit https://www.housingwire.com/articles/49941-here-are-housingwires-2019-insiders.

About HW Media
HW Media is the leading digital community for real estate, financial services and fintech professionals to engage, connect and gain knowledge. Founded in 2016 through the acquisition of HousingWire, HW Media is based in Dallas, TX with team members across the country. HW Media is owned by Riomar Capital.

About HousingWire
HousingWire is the most influential source of news and information for the U.S. mortgage and housing markets. Built on a foundation of independent and original journalism, HousingWire reaches over 40,000 newsletter subscribers daily and over 4 million unique visitors each year. Our audience of mortgage, real estate, financial services and fintech professionals rely on us to Move Markets Forward. Visit https://www.housingwire.com or https://www.solutions.housingwire.com to learn more.

About NotaryCam
After pioneering the world's first multi-party/multi-state remote online notarization (RON), career real estate executive Rick Triola founded NotaryCam and completed the first mortgage remote online closing (ROC) in 2014. Today, NotaryCam is the leader in online notarization and mortgage eClosing solutions, having notarized documents worldwide for hundreds of thousands of customers in all 50 states and more than 146 countries. The company's patented eClose360(R) platform delivers the "perfect" online mortgage closing in every jurisdiction with a flexible workflow for document recording and unparalleled identity verification, security and customer convenience. NotaryCam also proudly maintains an industry-leading 99.8 percent customer satisfaction rating.

Visit https://www.notarycam.com for additional information or to get a document notarized today.

Twitter: @NotaryCam #ROC #RON #digitalmortgage #emortgage #eclosing #enotary

NotaryCam(R), the leader in online notarization and original provider of mortgage eClosing solutions, today announced that Customer Success Manager Emily Robbins has been named a 2019 Insider by HousingWire magazine as part of its fourth annual HW Insiders Awards(TM) program. This year's 50 winners were chosen by HousingWire's editorial board based on their accomplishments over the last 12 months.

Related link: https://www.notarycam.com/

FormFree Chief Technical Officer Brian Francis Lauded by HousingWire as 2019 HW Insiders Award Recipient

ATHENS, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- ATHENS, Ga., Sept. 5, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- FormFree(R) today announced that Chief Technical Officer Brian Francis has been recognized as a 2019 HousingWire HW Insiders Award honoree. Now in its fourth year, the HW Insiders Award program honors housing industry professionals who are "the unsung heroes propelling their companies to success."

Francis was awarded for overseeing the design and development of FormFree's groundbreaking automated asset, income and employment verification products, which have been shown to reduce lenders' average time-to-close by up to 10 days. Most recently, Francis played a key role in developing FormFree's patent-pending method for verifying loan applicants' employment and income history through electronic data extraction, natural-language processing and artificial intelligence.

"Brian's technological savvy has helped FormFree bring numerous digital mortgage 'firsts' to fruition and has kept our asset, income and employment verification solutions steps ahead of the competition," said FormFree Founder and CEO Brent Chandler. "He has played an integral role in helping FormFree bring revolutionary speed and accuracy to borrower verification for more than 1,000 lenders nationwide."

"Our Insiders grow more difficult to choose each year as their talent and impacts on the mortgage and real estate industry continue to blow us away," said HousingWire Associate Editor Kelsey Ramírez. "This year's winners are truly the secret weapons of their industry and continue to push their companies to greatness and move markets forward."

This year's 50 HW Insiders Award winners were peer nominated and selected by HousingWire's editorial board based on their accomplishments over the last 12 months. Profiles of the 2019 HW Insiders Award honorees are featured in the September edition of HousingWire magazine and online at https://www.housingwire.com/articles/49941-here-are-housingwires-2019-insiders.

About HousingWire

HousingWire is the most influential source of news and information for the U.S. mortgage and housing markets. Built on a foundation of independent and original journalism, HousingWire reaches over 40,000 newsletter subscribers daily and over 4 million unique visitors each year. Our audience of mortgage, real estate, financial services and fintech professionals rely on us to Move Markets Forward. Visit https://www.housingwire.com or https://www.solutions.housingwire.com to learn more.

About FormFree(R)

FormFree is a fintech company whose market-leading AccountChek(R) Asset Reports are used by lenders nationwide to verify borrower assets, employment and income in minutes. To date, more than 1,000 U.S. lenders have ordered over 1.25 million AccountChek Asset Reports, delighting their customers with a paperless experience and reducing origination timelines by up to 20 days. FormFree offers automated analysis and standardized delivery to lenders and their investors using a secure ReIssueKey(TM). A HousingWire TECH100(TM) company for four consecutive years, FormFree is based in Athens, Georgia.

For more information, visit https://www.formfree.com/ or follow FormFree on LinkedIn.

Twitter: @RealFormFree @HousingWire #2019HWInsiders #digitalmortgage

FormFree(R) today announced that Chief Technical Officer Brian Francis has been recognized as a 2019 HousingWire HW Insiders Award honoree. Now in its fourth year, the HW Insiders Award program honors housing industry professionals who are "the unsung heroes propelling their companies to success."

Related link: https://www.formfree.com/

Mid America’s Jemma Pachiano Honored as HW Insider

ADDISON, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- Mid America Mortgage, Inc. (Mid America) announced today that Mid America National Support and Training Director Jemma Pachiano has been recognized by HousingWire magazine in its fourth annual HW Insiders Awards(tm) list. This year, 50 individuals were selected for the honor by HousingWire's editorial team based on their accomplishments over the last 12 months.

Pachiano was recognized an in Insider for her work as a liaison between Mid America's executive team, operations team and branches, helping to maintain a constant, open flow of communication. Her work behind the scenes ensures everyone at Mid America has a voice and is heard in the right forum for the occasion. Her commitment to excellence reflects in her work and allows Mid America to remain connected at every level.

"Having spent 18 years in the mortgage industry, I know all too well the daily challenges and struggles our sales and ops teams face," said Pachiano. "Being reliable, knowledgeable and resourceful has always served me well, and I strive every day to apply these traits to my role in supporting Mid America's efforts to provide the best products and a superior lending experience to our clients and referral partners."

As Mid America's self-proclaimed "ideas woman," Pachiano works to bring the branch employees' perspective to the table on projects of all sorts, including those related to technology, onboarding new teams and implementing and improving new processes. She works with both the leadership teams and specific users at Mid America's branches to solve any issues that may arise. Her expertise allows her to help with day-to-day concerns such as time-sensitive issues on files and troubleshooting automated underwriting and complex debt ratio calculations, as well as recognize when a small issue can turn into a large one and start the process to implement system-wide change when necessary.

"I simply cannot say enough good things about Jemma Pachiano. Her passion, expertise and commitment to service are second to none, and I speak for everyone at Mid America when I say that we couldn't think of a more deserving team member for this particular recognition," said Mid America Owner and Chief Executive Officer Jeff Bode.

Per HousingWire, the 2019 HW Insider honorees "are the 'go-to' team members in their companies and represent a wide range of occupations within the housing industry, from lending and servicing to investments and real estate. The Insiders are professionals their companies turn to with their most important or challenging projects because their contributions and hard work lead to superior results."

"Our Insiders grow more difficult to choose each year as their talent and impacts to the mortgage and real estate industry continues to blow us away," HousingWire Associate Editor Kelsey Ramírez said. "This year's winners are truly the secret weapons of their industry, and continue to push their companies to greatness and move markets forward."

For the full list of this year's honorees, visit https://www.housingwire.com/articles/49941-here-are-housingwires-2019-insiders.

About HW Media

HW Media is the leading digital community for real estate, financial services and fintech professionals to engage, connect and gain knowledge. Founded in 2016 through the acquisition of HousingWire, HW Media is based in Dallas, TX with team members across the country. HW Media is owned by Riomar Capital.

About HousingWire

HousingWire is the most influential source of news and information for the U.S. mortgage and housing markets. Built on a foundation of independent and original journalism, HousingWire reaches over 40,000 newsletter subscribers daily and over 4 million unique visitors each year. Our audience of mortgage, real estate, financial services and fintech professionals rely on us to Move Markets Forward. Visit https://www.housingwire.com or https://www.solutions.housingwire.com to learn more.

About Mid America Mortgage, Inc.

Mid America Mortgage, Inc., Addison, Texas, is a multi-state, full-service mortgage lender serving consumers and mortgage originators through its retail, wholesale and correspondent channels. We offer a wide range of residential home loan programs to meet the needs of most home buyers and homeowners and are also the nation's leading provider of Section 184 home loans for Native Americans. Learn more at https://www.midamericamortgage.com/.

In operation since 1940, Mid America has thrived by retaining its entrepreneurial spirit and leading the market in innovation, including its adoption of eClosings and eNotes. Click n' Close is Mid America's ultra-secure, digital mortgage approval and closing process that gets home buyers from application to closing within two weeks. With just a few clicks at closing, Click n' Close puts keys in the home buyer's hand in 15 minutes or less. Apply online at https://clicknclose.com.

Named a 2018 "Top Mortgage Workplaces" winner by Mortgage Professional America and a 2018 "Top Mortgage Employer" by National Mortgage Professional, Mid America is looking for tech-savvy, service-oriented mortgage professionals to join our growing team. We are dedicated to providing our employees with industry-leading tools and technology to deliver a great package of competitive pricing, programs and knowledgeable service. Want to join our team? Visit https://www.midamericamortgage.com/careers/.

Twitter: @midamericamtge, @Click_n_Close

Mid America Mortgage, Inc. (Mid America) announced today that Mid America National Support and Training Director Jemma Pachiano has been recognized by HousingWire magazine in its fourth annual HW Insiders Awards(tm) list. This year, 50 individuals were selected for the honor by HousingWire's editorial team based on their accomplishments over the last 12 months.

Related link: https://www.midamericamortgage.com/