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Former FNF/Black Knight executive joins Cloudvirga as chief revenue officer

IRVINE, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Cloudvirga(TM), a leading provider of digital mortgage software, today announced the appointments of Dan Sogorka as chief revenue officer and Kelly Kucera as senior vice president of marketing. Sogorka, a seasoned mortgage technology executive, will drive Cloudvirga's continued revenue growth and oversee the firm's sales and marketing strategy with the help of veteran cloud technology marketer Kucera.

"Dan's exceptional track record of delivering technology solutions to leading mortgage companies is unmatched," said Cloudvirga CEO Michael Schreck. "His leadership of Cloudvirga's sales, partner and marketing efforts in partnership with Kelly is instrumental to our continued strong growth."

Sogorka brings two decades of experience as a business unit leader and senior sales executive at private and publicly traded firms specializing in mortgage and real estate technology. Prior to joining Cloudvirga, Sogorka was president of EXOS Technologies for Fortune 500 title insurance giant Fidelity National Financial (NYSE: FNF). Before that, he was president of RealEC Technologies for mortgage data and solutions provider Black Knight (NYSE: BKI). His career contributions to the housing finance industry have earned Sogorka the Mortgage Bankers Association's Tech All-Star award and October Research's Innovator of the Year award.

Kucera has over 20 years of experience in senior-level marketing, sales and product management roles for global firms in the B2B cloud technology sector. Before joining Cloudvirga, she was head of commercial and global marketing at Arcules, a Canon Group company (NYSE: CAJ). Prior to that, Kucera oversaw global industry and commercial marketing in her role as head of marketing at global product content cloud platform 1WorldSync.

"Continual change within the mortgage industry has created new opportunities to re-imagine how technology platforms interact with all constituents across the loan life cycle," said Sogorka. "I believe Cloudvirga is in the right place at the right time. I look forward to helping guide the company's ongoing growth."

"I look forward to developing a marketing strategy that reinforces Cloudvirga's mission to help mortgage lenders decrease costs and increase borrower satisfaction," said Kucera.

Kucera and Sogorka join four other recent additions to the Cloudvirga leadership team: former loanDepot executive Tim Von Kaenel as chief product officer; former Roostify executive Jesse Decker as chief customer success officer; former Altisource CTO James Vinci as executive vice president of technology; and former Drip leader Ashley Lundquist as vice president of talent.

Cloudvirga offers hyper-motivated overachievers the opportunity to help transform a $10 trillion industry. The company provides competitive benefits including an attractive annual bonus program, equity participation and career development programs. For a list of current job openings, visit https://www.cloudvirga.com/company/careers.

About Cloudvirga(TM)

Cloudvirga's digital mortgage point-of-sale (POS) software, powered by the intelligent Mortgage Platform(r), uniquely combines a world-class borrower experience with a truly automated lender workflow that radically cuts overall loan costs, increases transparency and reduces the time to close a loan. Led by top fintech veterans with a track record of building successful mortgage technologies, Cloudvirga's customer base includes nine of the top 40 non-bank mortgage originators. To date, Cloudvirga has raised over $77 million from some of the country's top lenders and private-equity firms.

For more information, visit https://www.cloudvirga.com/ or follow Cloudvirga on LinkedIn.

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Cloudvirga(TM), a leading provider of digital mortgage software, today announced the appointments of Dan Sogorka as chief revenue officer and Kelly Kucera as senior vice president of marketing. Sogorka, a seasoned mortgage technology executive, will drive Cloudvirga's continued revenue growth and oversee the firm's sales and marketing strategy with the help of veteran cloud technology marketer Kucera.

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

Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs, Inc. Welcomes Mike Hudson, PNC Bank V.P. to Advisory Council

WILLISTON, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs, Inc. based in Williston, Florida is proud to welcome Mr. Mike Hudson, Senior Vice President of PNC Bank's Enterprise Transformation Efforts to our Advisory Council.

Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs is fast-growing nationwide non-profit organization, and our goal is to continue that growth with solid planning and expert advice.

Mr. Hudson will join our Advisory Council, already comprised of a great amount of experience, business savvy and talent including:
* Brigadier General (U.S. Army, Retired) and recipient, Donald Bolduc
* Real Estate Developer, active volunteer for veteran causes and veteran himself, Vito Pampalona
* Colonel (U.S. Army, Retired), Hidden Heroes Fellow, and Recipient Caregiver, Brian Vines
* Lt. Col. (U.S.A.F., Retired), active volunteer, and head of veteran-student relations at Duquesne University, Don Accamando
* Active veteran-causes fundraiser, Mrs. Jolanthe Bassett
* Defense-industry businesswoman, Mrs. Mary Lamparter.

Carol Borden, Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs, Inc. Founder & CEO said: "I am very pleased to welcome Mike Hudson to our Advisory Council. I have worked with Mike on various projects through PNC Bank and outside of PNC Bank, all to help veterans. I have witnessed the passion Mike has for helping our veterans, so I know he will help us all to continue our growth in 2019, both personally and professionally."

Mr. Hudson is not new to Guardian Angels. Over the past 3 years, he has worked with a team of over 150 volunteers to raise money for the organization, and that work has resulted in nearly 30 dogs being paired with veterans in need.

Mr. Hudson commented: "The ongoing reward I get to witness first hand as these veterans' lives are changed, has worked to deepen my passion for Guardian Angels, and my commitment to stemming Veteran Suicide."

Please join us in welcoming Mr. Mike Hudson to the Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs family.

About Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs:

Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with a mission to raise, train and then donate the finest medical service dogs to veterans and others to mitigate the effects of conditions such as PTSD, Traumatic Brain Injury, glucose imbalance, seizure disorders and mobility issues.

Since our beginning in 2010, we've paired nearly 300 individually trained, federally protected medical service dogs to those in need. With up to 1,500 hours of training per dog, it is a long process, but worth every moment when you see the results of Unleashing the Power to Heal, and the life-saving, life-changing difference it makes for our recipients.

For more information on our program, please visit our website at: http://www.medicalservicedogs.org/.

Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs, Inc. based in Williston, Florida is proud to welcome Mr. Mike Hudson, Senior Vice President of PNC Bank's Enterprise Transformation Efforts to our Advisory Council.

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

EPIC Insurance Brokers Adds Blake Kirk as a Principal in San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants announced today that risk management and insurance professional Blake Kirk has joined the firm's operations in Northern California as a Senior Vice President and Principal.

Kirk will be based in EPIC's San Francisco headquarters and work closely with EPIC Principal Joe Vineis on a number of key risk management, business development and client service initiatives. Kirk will report to Curt Perata, EPIC's Pacific North Region President.

Kirk joins EPIC from broker Beecher Carlson in San Francisco, where he spent more than 13 years, most recently as managing director working with large, complex risk management accounts in the retail, healthcare, financial services and hospitality industries.

Prior to joining Beecher Carlson, Kirk served as vice president with Aon Risk Services, where he worked exclusively in the Healthcare industry with a focus on HMO reinsurance and provider excess of loss coverage.

Kirk began his career working for a large Management Service Organization (MSO) in Northern California owned by Sutter Health. He has years of managed care contracting experience, both hospital and physician.

Kirk holds a Master's Degree in Healthcare Administration from the College of Notre Dame and a Bachelor of Sciences Degree in Political Science and Government from California State University, Chico.

"We are excited to further expand and enhance EPIC's operations in Northern California and across the country with Blake's addition," said Curt Perata. "He is well known for his expertise and professionalism, particularly in Healthcare circles; has a tremendous network; and is highly respected for building strong, positive relationships and providing exceptional service to his clients. He is another top flight addition to our EPIC team."

Blake Kirk can be reached at blake.kirk@epicbrokers.com or 415-356-3916.

About EPIC:

EPIC is a unique and innovative retail property & 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 1,400 team members operating from 50 offices across the U.S., providing Property & Casualty, Employee Benefits, Specialty Programs and Private Client solutions to more than 20,000 clients.

With run rate revenues of more than $400 million, EPIC ranks among the top 15 retail insurance brokers in the United States. Backed 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/.

EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants announced today that risk management and insurance professional Blake Kirk has joined the firm's operations in Northern California as a Senior Vice President and Principal.

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

Randy Pizer Joins EPIC in Orange County, Calif.

IRVINE, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants announced today that risk management and insurance professional Randy Pizer has joined the firm's operations in California as Vice President/Account Executive.

While Pizer will be based in EPIC's Irvine, Calif. office, he will be a part of EPIC's Pacific North Region and work closely with EPIC San Francisco Principal Joe Vineis and others on a number of key risk management, business development and client service initiatives, largely related to the Healthcare industry - an area of specialty for Pizer across his entire career. Pizer will report to Deepa Neupane, EPIC's VP of Operations, based in Concord, Calif.

Pizer joins EPIC from broker Beecher Carlson in Orange County, where he spent more than 13 years, most recently as a vice president working with large, complex risk management accounts, primarily in the healthcare industry.

Previously, Pizer served as an Account Executive in Aon's healthcare practice where he managed a diverse group of accounts ranging from local medical groups to large multi-state health plans. Using both traditional and alternative risk approaches, Pizer's specialty is helping healthcare providers manage the risk associated with capitation.

Pizer received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Economics from the University of California, San Diego. Professionally, he has earned the Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) designation.

"We are excited to further expand and enhance EPIC's operations in California and across the country with Randy's addition," said Curt Perata, EPIC's Pacific North Region President. "He is well known for his expertise, particularly in the Healthcare industry, and is highly regarded for building strong, positive relationships and providing exceptional service and support to his clients. He is another top tier addition to our EPIC team."

Randy Pizer can be reached at randy.pizer@epicbrokers.com or 949-417-9119.

About EPIC:

EPIC is a unique and innovative retail property & 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 nearly 1,400 team members operating from 50 offices across the U.S., providing Property & Casualty, Employee Benefits, Specialty Programs and Private Client solutions to more than 40,000 clients

With run rate revenues approaching $400 million, EPIC ranks among the top 15 retail insurance brokers in the United States. Backed 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/.

EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants ('EPIC') announced today that risk management and insurance professional Randy Pizer has joined the firm's operations in California as Vice President/Account Executive.

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

Deal-closing tool, heymate, adds new board member and two strategic advisors

ZUG, Switzerland /ScoopCloud/ -- heymate, the portable deal-closing tool, which allows workers in the gig economy to create, negotiate and settle offer-for-work contracts in under 20 seconds on any non-transactional marketplace, proudly announced the appointment of a new board member and two strategic advisors.

The new strategic advisors and the board member, who are also investors, will help guide heymate through its public launch, provide connections with their wide and diverse equity investor networks and support the scalability of the platform as it reaches a global audience over the next two years.

"To prepare for heymate's next stage of growth, we needed intellectual firepower that would help us in tech-ops, business scaling, international go-to-market initiatives, and corporate governance," said heymate's CEO and founder, Philipp Toth.

Heymate's new Board of Directors member:

Dr. Matteo Maccio
Dr. Matteo Maccio is the Chief Financial Officer and Executive Committee member of Falcon Private Bank, a leading Swiss wealth manager and the first private bank in Switzerland to provide institutional crypto-asset management solutions. Besides being an experienced angel investor, Matteo has held various senior management positions at several Swiss banks, such as CFO, Chief Risk Officer, and Chief Accountant.

"I personally admire his deep understanding of accounting, tax and capital market rules - a very important value-add to the corporate governance of a Swiss AG with significant growth ambitions," Toth said, when welcoming Dr. Matteo Maccio to his Board of Directors.

Heymate's new strategic advisors:

Alain Kunz
Alain Kunz is the CEO and founder of the Swiss Crypto Valley embedded TokenSuisse AG, a leading European provider for crypto asset investment solutions. He is an expert in blockchain venture investing and has international clients, including institutional asset advisors, family offices, commercial and private banks, as well as Ultra High Net Worth individuals.

"With his vast network as well as his passion for deep-tech businesses Kunz will have a high impact on our joint venture ambitions and equity placement activities," Toth said.

Saeed Gouda
Saeed Gouda, the managing partner at Berlin- and Zug-based ZEOS CAPITAL, is a serial entrepreneur with international success in scaling tech companies, specializing in e-commerce, m-commerce, and blockchain. Two mobile marketplace companies that he founded were acquired by Rocket Internet and Carousell. He also led DeliveryHero's international pre-IPO growth.

"Gouda's tremendous company building experience and global network in the digital marketplace sector will be highly instrumental to heymate's growth," Toth said.

About heymate:
Heymate aims at bringing gig-economy micro-entrepreneurs the flexibility they want while securing their revenue. The heymate platform helps to simplify and formalize deal terms and conditions, manage escrow payment and resolving disputes, all while offering an ecosystem of services such as getting short-term and on-demand insurance, micro-loans, etc., to support micro-entrepreneurs as they grow.

Website: https://heymate.works

Saeed Gouda - https://www.linkedin.com/in/saeedgouda/
Alain Kunz - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alainkunz/
Dr. Matteo Maccio - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mmaccio/

Editorial note: "heymate" is spelled with a lower-case "h" unless at the start of a sentence.

heymate, the portable deal-closing tool, which allows workers in the gig economy to create, negotiate and settle offer-for-work contracts in under 20 seconds on any non-transactional marketplace, proudly announced the appointment of a new board member and two strategic advisors.

Related link: https://heymate.works

The Mortgage Collaborative Adds 44 New Lender Members in 2018, Now Growing Staff to Serve Expansion

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the mortgage industry's only independent cooperative, today announced it added 44 new lender member companies in 2018, its strongest year ever for new member growth. To help support the significant growth of their network, TMC has also added Sarah Oldani and Jennifer Haning to their staff.

Oldani joins TMC as a Member Benefits Advocate and will be responsible for helping manage TMC's quickly growing roster of mortgage lender members and the cooperative network's creative expansion of membership benefits. She previously spent six years with Lenders One in a variety of key roles. Haning joins TMC as their Business Development Coordinator and will help support TMC's network of preferred partners as well as key technology initiatives. She spent the past six years as the Banking Officer, Mortgage Compliance Specialist for Happy State Bank.

"We're so happy to add Sarah and Jennifer to our team," said The Collaborative's Chief Operating Officer Rich Swerbinsky. "They're both perfect fits for the intimate culture of our network and have a deep understanding of TMC's value proposition that will enhance our continued growth in 2019."

TMC also announced the dates and locations for their next two Lender Member Conferences. Their Winter Conference will be held February 17-19 in Austin, Texas and their Summer Conference on August 18-20 in Nashville, Tenn. TMC's conferences provide The Collaborative's lender members a unique opportunity to interact with top industry leaders. Members participate in compelling and interactive sessions led by their peers focused on growth initiatives, business best practices, and experiences with third party providers.

About The Mortgage Collaborative

Based in San Diego, Calif., The Mortgage Collaborative was founded in 2013 to empower mortgage lenders across the country with better financial execution, reduced costs, enhanced expertise and improved compliance and to help its members access the dynamic and changing consumer base in America. The association is managed by its founding members: John Robbins, CMB; David Kittle, CMB; Gary Acosta, CEO of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP); and Jim Park, former chair of the Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA). Robbins and Kittle are former chairmen of the Mortgage Bankers Association of America (MBA).

For more information, visit https://www.mortgagecollaborative.com/.

The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the mortgage industry's only independent cooperative, today announced it added 44 new lender member companies in 2018, its strongest year ever for new member growth. To help support the significant growth of their network, TMC has also added Sarah Oldani and Jennifer Haning to their staff.

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

Former Houzz and Drip leader joins Cloudvirga as vice president of talent

IRVINE, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Cloudvirga(TM), a leading provider of digital mortgage software, today announced the appointment of Ashley Lundquist as vice president of talent. Lundquist will oversee the firm's initiatives to attract, develop and retain top technology talent as Cloudvirga rapidly expands its team.

Lundquist brings to Cloudvirga a decade of expertise in talent acquisition and employer brand development at leading firms including multi-billion-dollar home-design platform Houzz and e-commerce platform Drip.

"Cloudvirga's ambition is to be the employer of choice in Orange County," said Lundquist. "Our team members value the opportunity to work every day with innovative technology that is disrupting the fintech world - and we value our team members, which is why we are building a culture that empowers individuals at every level."

"Cloudvirga's early and remarkable success is directly attributable to our most strategic asset - our human capital," said Cloudvirga CEO Michael Schreck. "Ashley's experience attracting and developing talent for high-growth tech companies will be essential as we continue to expand our team."

Lundquist joins three other recent additions to the Cloudvirga leadership team: former loanDepot executive Tim Von Kaenel as chief product officer; former Roostify executive Jesse Decker as chief customer success officer; and former Altisource CTO James Vinci as executive vice president of technology.

Cloudvirga offers competitive benefits ranging from individual growth and recognition programs to flexible working arrangements and an open vacation policy. For a list of current job opportunities available at Cloudvirga, visit https://www.cloudvirga.com/company/careers.

About Cloudvirga(TM)

Cloudvirga's digital mortgage point-of-sale (POS) software, powered by the intelligent Mortgage Platform(R), uniquely combines a world-class borrower experience with a truly automated lender workflow that radically cuts overall loan costs, increases transparency and reduces the time to close a loan. Led by top fintech veterans with a track record of building successful mortgage technologies, Cloudvirga's customer base includes nine of the top 40 non-bank mortgage originators. To date, Cloudvirga has raised over $77 million from some of the country's top lenders and private-equity firms.

For more information, visit https://www.cloudvirga.com or follow Cloudvirga on LinkedIn.

Twitter: @Cloudvirga #digitalmortgage #peoplemovers

Cloudvirga(TM), a leading provider of digital mortgage software, today announced the appointment of Ashley Lundquist as vice president of talent. Lundquist will oversee the firm's initiatives to attract, develop and retain top technology talent as Cloudvirga rapidly expands its team.

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

Bank of Southern California, N.A. Names Lori Boucher Vice President Branch Manager in La Quinta

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Bank of Southern California, N.A. (OTC Pink: BCAL / OTCMKTS:BCAL), a community business bank headquartered in San Diego, has named Lori Boucher Vice President, Branch Manager. She will be responsible for sales and service of both consumer and business relationships at Bank of Southern California's La Quinta branch in Coachella Valley.

Mrs. Boucher is a results-oriented leader with a strong track record of performance, bringing 38 years of banking experience, including fifteen years as a Branch Manager. Prior to joining Bank of Southern California, she served as the Branch Manager of One West Bank's Indian Wells Branch.

"Lori is an outstanding addition to our dynamic Coachella Valley banking team," said Pam Isaacson, Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer. "Her strong sales and results-driven experience, along with her extensive industry knowledge and commitment to delivering superior service, will play a key role in growing Bank of Southern California's regional presence," concluded Isaacson.

About Bank of Southern California

A growing community bank, established in 2001, Bank of Southern California, N.A., with headquarters in San Diego, Calif., is locally owned and managed, and offers a range of financial products to individuals, professionals and small-to-medium sized businesses.

The Bank's solution-driven, relationship-based approach to banking provides accessibility to decision makers and enhances value through strong partnerships with its clients. The Bank currently operates ten branches in San Diego County, Los Angeles County, the Coachella Valley in Riverside County, as well as production offices in Orange County and West Los Angeles.

For more information, please visit https://www.banksocal.com/ or call (858) 847-4780.

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Bank of Southern California, N.A. (OTC Pink: BCAL / OTCMKTS:BCAL), a community business bank headquartered in San Diego, has named Lori Boucher Vice President, Branch Manager. She will be responsible for sales and service of both consumer and business relationships at Bank of Southern California's La Quinta branch in Coachella Valley.

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

Experienced Attorney Michael Rieman Joins Dungan and LeFevre

TROY, Ohio /ScoopCloud/ -- Dungan & LeFevre is pleased to announce that Michael Rieman has joined the firm's Troy office as a Director/Partner and member of the Board of Directors. A seasoned civil litigator, Mr. Rieman has significant experience across a wide array of legal fields. Throughout his career, Rieman has handled cases involving business law, real estate, criminal defense, personal injury, wrongful death, medical malpractice defense, and legal malpractice defense.

Prior to practicing in Troy, Ohio, Mr. Rieman worked at Bieser, Greer, and Landis in downtown Dayton handling complex civil litigation cases. He also has experience as an assistant prosecuting attorney handling felony criminal cases. Mr. Rieman continues to reside in Greenville, Ohio, his hometown, with his wife Amanda and their two children, soon to be three.

Mr. Rieman is admitted to the bars of the State of Ohio and the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio.

"Michael comes to us with a unique background. With shared time as an assistant prosecutor and defense attorney, he is able to see all angles of a case," said Steven Justice, General Partner with Dungan & LeFevre. "His extensive litigation experience will be a tremendous asset to the firm and our clients."

"I am thrilled to be joining Dungan & LeFevre and its elite group of attorneys," Mr. Rieman said. "I am proud of the work I've done at Bieser, Greer, and Landis, and now look forward to providing the highest level of legal services to Dungan and LeFevre's clients. Working at Dungan and LeFevre will allow me to better serve my friends and neighbors in Darke County."

Rieman received his J.D. from the University of Notre Dame Law School in 2011, and an undergraduate degree in Business Administration from the Ohio State University. While at Notre Dame, he was elected to the Honor Council and was a member of the Business Law Forum.

About Dungan & LeFevre:

The Troy, Ohio law firm of Dungan & LeFevre consistently provides positive outcomes for their clients located in Darke, Miami, and Montgomery counties. The firm's motto of "Every Client Matters" plays out every day as the firm's eleven attorneys practice legal representation in the areas of business law, civil litigation, criminal defense, domestic relations, family law, estate planning, elder law, estate administration, real estate, title insurance, personal injury, medical malpractice, and wrongful death.

Learn more at: https://dunganattorney.com/

Dungan & LeFevre is pleased to announce that Michael Rieman has joined the firm's Troy office as a Director/Partner and member of the Board of Directors. A seasoned civil litigator, Mr. Rieman has significant experience across a wide array of legal fields.

Related link: https://dunganattorney.com/

Bank of Southern California, N.A. Names Joshua Mello Managing Director in San Diego

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Bank of Southern California, N.A. (OTC Pink: BCAL / OTCMKTS:BCAL), a community business bank headquartered in San Diego, has announced the appointment of Joshua Mello as Managing Director. He will be responsible for developing and managing a portfolio of commercial clients in the greater San Diego region.

Mr. Mello brings more than 11 years of banking experience, covering business lending, small business client acquisition and branch management. Most recently, he served as Vice President, Relationship Manager of Commercial Banking for Banc of California in La Jolla.

Active in the community, Mr. Mello volunteers as a Board Member for Junior Achievement's Young Executive Society. He holds a bachelor's degree from Johnson & Wales University.

"Joshua is a deeply rooted and experienced banker with a reputation for excellence," said Tony DiVita, Executive Vice President and Chief Banking Officer. "The addition of Joshua to our business banking team is an important step for strengthening and growing Bank of Southern California's presence in San Diego," concluded DiVita.

About Bank of Southern California:

A growing community bank, established in 2001, Bank of Southern California, N.A., with headquarters in San Diego, Calif., is locally owned and managed, and offers a range of financial products to individuals, professionals and small-to-medium sized businesses. The Bank's solution-driven, relationship-based approach to banking provides accessibility to decision makers and enhances value through strong partnerships with its clients.

The Bank currently operates eleven branches in San Diego County, Los Angeles County, the Coachella Valley in Riverside County, as well as production offices in West Los Angeles and Orange County.

For more information, please visit https://www.banksocal.com/ or call (858) 847-4780.

Tickers: OTC Pink:BCAL / OTC:BCAL / OTCMKTS: BCAL / OP: BCAL

Bank of Southern California, N.A. (OTC Pink: BCAL / OTCMKTS:BCAL), a community business bank headquartered in San Diego, has announced the appointment of Joshua Mello as Managing Director. He will be responsible for developing and managing a portfolio of commercial clients in the greater San Diego region.

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

Brian Barrilleaux Joins JenCap Holdings’ M.J. Kelly Company

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. /ScoopCloud/ -- JenCap Holdings LLC (JCH), a specialty insurance business, announced today that Brian Barrilleaux has joined its M.J. Kelly (MJK) division as President. MJK is a managing general agency and wholesale insurance brokerage based in Springfield, Missouri with offices in nine states throughout the Midwest and Southeast.

Barrilleaux will be responsible for the day to day operations and executing the growth plans for the company. He has 30 years of insurance industry experience, with extensive time spent in both the wholesale distribution space as well as underwriting. He joins MJK from CNA Insurance where he was the Commercial Lines Manager in the Little Rock branch. Prior to CNA he ran the Workers Compensation Division of Market Scout and was also the Branch Manager/Sales Leader of Swett and Crawford's, Little Rock office.

Barrilleaux will report to Roger Ware, the President of JenCap's Genesee General division, who will be expanding his role as the leader of both Genesee General and MJK. Ware stated, "We are pleased to have found someone with Brian's insurance experience and history as a leader."

Barrilleaux remarked, "MJK has built a strong reputation on delivering innovative and specialized competitive products for retail agents for over 30 years. I am excited about this incredible opportunity to take over the leadership role and to work alongside the committed employees of the company. I also look forward to continuing to work with agency partners throughout the Midwest and Southeast."

"MJK and Genesee General have strong footprints and top-notch talent in the southeast and bringing these two entities closer together will make us a stronger company for our retail clients as well as our carrier partners," commented John F. Jennings, President and Chief Executive Officer of JCH.

Barrilleaux will be located in MJK's Little Rock office.

About JenCap Holdings LLC:

JenCap Holdings is a premier national specialty insurance distribution platform that includes program management businesses, managing general agencies, specialty program underwriters and transactional wholesale brokers. JenCap Holdings has assembled a management team with the sector insight and experience to drive organic growth and strategic acquisitions leveraging technology and advanced data analytics. JenCap Holdings is headquartered in New York.

For more information on JenCap, visit: http://jencapholdings.com/

JenCap Holdings LLC (JCH), a specialty insurance business, announced today that Brian Barrilleaux has joined its M.J. Kelly (MJK) division as President. MJK is a managing general agency and wholesale insurance brokerage based in Springfield, Missouri with offices in nine states throughout the Midwest and Southeast.

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

TeamSnap Appoints New Leader to Expand its Fast-Growing Payments Platform

BOULDER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- TeamSnap confirmed today the company will be expanding its popular payments solutions platform to better serve the growing demand from sports and recreation clubs, leagues and teams. Effective immediately, TeamSnap Payments will be a core pillar on the leading sports management platform.

To manage the expansion, finance executive, Becky Kopplin, has been appointed as the company's Vice President of Payments. In the newly created role, Kopplin will lead TeamSnap Payments with a mission to drive new partner relationships and expand the platform in all capacities to better serve new clients across all sports.

Since launching earlier this year, there has been an overwhelming response to TeamSnap Payments within the TeamSnap for Clubs & Leagues platform. Users have turned to TeamSnap to streamline invoicing and day-to-day transactions throughout the season. Regardless of how big or small the organization is, TeamSnap is effectively managing payments for everything from mid-season dues and tournament fees to uniforms and extra facility time.

The expanded functionality of TeamSnap Payments is set to be rolled out to coaches and team managers this month. Teams will be able to access the new feature directly within the popular TeamSnap iOS and Android app.

"Being able to leverage TeamSnap for payments has been a huge differentiator for amateur and youth sports teams," said TeamSnap co-founder and CEO Dave DuPont. "As we make a strategic push to expand TeamSnap Payments, we are thrilled to have a passionate leader like Becky with extensive expertise in this field to lead the way in making Payments a pillar of the platform for years to come."

An accomplished payments executive, Kopplin brings to TeamSnap more than 15 years of payment processing expertise. She has managed over $8 billion in annual payments processing across more than 20 integrated SaaS platforms.

"There was obviously a need for a simple turnkey solution for teams, clubs and leagues to collect money and make payments," said Kopplin. "TeamSnap's commitment to making life easier for youth and amateur sports administrators and coaches is unmatched, and I can't wait to lead the effort in expanding our platform and making the stress of payments a thing of the past."

About TeamSnap:

Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, TeamSnap has taken the organization of youth, recreational and competitive sports into the 21st century. Nearly 20 million coaches, administrators, players and parents use TeamSnap to sign up, schedule, communicate and coordinate everything for the team, the club and the season. TeamSnap makes organizing sports as simple as click, tap and go.

For more information, visit https://www.teamsnap.com/.

TeamSnap confirmed today the company will be expanding its popular payments solutions platform to better serve the growing demand from sports and recreation clubs, leagues and teams. Effective immediately, TeamSnap Payments will be a core pillar on the leading sports management platform.

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

Dr. Alfredo Arauz Joins the Spodak Dental Group Team

DELRAY BEACH, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Dr. Alfredo Arauz, a highly proficient general and cosmetic dentist, has joined the Spodak Dental Group in Delray Beach, Fla. He brings more 10 years of dental experience to the established practice.

"It is an honor to have Dr. Arauz as part of the team," said Dr. Craig Spodak, general dentist at Spodak Dental Group. "Not only does he have extensive knowledge in various dental techniques and procedures, he is also dedicated to providing the very best care to his patients, which makes him a perfect fit."

Dr. Arauz's passion for dentistry started in high school when he shadowed and worked for a dentist in his hometown of Miami, Fla. He graduated Coral Reef Senior High School with an International Baccalaureate diploma and attended the University of Florida where he graduated with a degree in Human Nutrition with Dean's List Honors. While at the University of Florida, he was published in the Journal of the American Society for Microbiology for his research of the correlation between cardiovascular disease and periodontal disease under Dr. Ann Progulske-Fox. Dr. Arauz then obtained his Doctor of Medical Dentistry degree from the University of Pittsburgh in 2009.

After graduation, Dr. Arauz took countless hours of continuing education in all aspects of dentistry with a focus in the Spear Academy in Scottsdale, Ariz. with a goal to further his education in the most current and new cosmetic techniques. He also trained under world-renowned cosmetic dentists Dr. Michael Apa and Dr. David Hornbrook, and remains steadfast in his desire to stay current with all dental techniques and procedures.

Dr. Arauz is also an advanced Invisalign certified provider, with knowledge in simple and complex cases. He takes pride not only in creating a coveted beautiful smile for his patients, but in giving them the best dental experience possible while increasing their overall dental health education and awareness.

Dr. Arauz has associations and affiliations with the American Dental Association, Florida Dental Association, South Florida District Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Hispanic Dental Association and the American Academy of Implant Dentistry.

About Spodak Dental:
Since 1976, the Spodak Dental Group 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, Prosthodontists, Board Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, Master Ceramic Artists and Anesthesiologists, as well as one of the nation's only in-office labs.

Spodak Dental Group is located at 3911 W. Atlantic Ave. in Delray Beach, Fla. Please visit https://www.spodakdental.com or call (561) 498-0050 for more information or to make an appointment.

Dr. Alfredo Arauz, a highly proficient general and cosmetic dentist, has joined the Spodak Dental Group in Delray Beach, Fla. He brings more 10 years of dental experience to the established practice. Dr. Arauz is also an advanced Invisalign certified provider, with knowledge in simple and complex cases.

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

Former loanDepot executive joins Cloudvirga as chief product officer

IRVINE, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Cloudvirga(TM), a leading provider of digital mortgage software, announced it has appointed Tim Von Kaenel to the role of chief product officer. In this role, Von Kaenel will oversee product strategy, design and go-to-market planning for Cloudvirga's growing suite of digital mortgage point-of-sale products. Von Kaenel will report to Cloudvirga CEO Michael Schreck.

Von Kaenel has been driving product success at tech start-ups and Fortune 500 companies for more than 20 years. Immediately before joining Cloudvirga, Von Kaenel served as chief product officer at loanDepot, the nation's fifth-largest retail lender, where he drove technology strategy for the company's digital mortgage lending platform, mello.

Prior to his tenure at loanDepot, Von Kaenel led startups in the financial services, software and wireless broadcast sectors to several successful spin-outs and acquisitions as well as two initial public offerings. Von Kaenel co-developed and holds the patents for more than a dozen wireless broadcasting, RFID and information services tools.

"In today's competitive mortgage market, it is critical that lenders leverage technology that produces a tangible and lasting return on investment," said Cloudvirga CEO Michael Schreck. "I can think of no one better than Tim to fulfill Cloudvirga's commitment of 'delivering on the promise of tomorrow's digital mortgage today'."

"After working inside one of the nation's largest mortgage lenders, I know first-hand how much our industry needs a digital mortgage solution like Cloudvirga that turbocharges efficiency and delivers a first-class borrower experience," said Von Kaenel. "I'm excited to expand on the success of our Enterprise POS with the launch of a first-of-its-kind Broker POS in partnership with ARIVE."

Von Kaenel joins an award-winning executive team at Cloudvirga. In December, CEO Michael Schreck was honored with HousingWire's HW Vanguard Award. Company Co-founder Kyle Kamrooz was named 2018's Innovator of the Year by the Orange County Business Journal, and SVP of Product Management Josephine Yen was recently named a HousingWire Woman of Influence.

For a list of current job opportunities available at Cloudvirga, visit https://www.cloudvirga.com/company/careers/.

About Cloudvirga(TM):

Cloudvirga's digital mortgage point-of-sale (POS) software, powered by the intelligent Mortgage Platform(r), uniquely combines a world-class borrower experience with a truly automated lender workflow that radically cuts overall loan costs, increases transparency and reduces the time to close a loan. Led by top fintech veterans with a track record of building successful mortgage technologies, Cloudvirga's customer base includes nine of the top 40 non-bank mortgage originators. To date, Cloudvirga has raised over $77 million from some of the country's top lenders and private-equity firms.

For more information, visit https://www.cloudvirga.com/ or follow Cloudvirga on LinkedIn.

Twitter: @Cloudvirga #digitalmortgage #peoplemovers

Cloudvirga(TM), a leading provider of digital mortgage software, announced it has appointed Tim Von Kaenel to the role of chief product officer. In this role, Von Kaenel will oversee product strategy, design and go-to-market planning for Cloudvirga's growing suite of digital mortgage point-of-sale products. Von Kaenel will report to Cloudvirga CEO Michael Schreck.

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

Bank of Southern California NA Hires Pamela Marble as Managing Director in Orange County

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Bank of Southern California, N.A. (OTC Pink: BCAL / OTCMKTS:BCAL), a community business bank headquartered in San Diego, has announced the appointment of Pamela Marble as Managing Director in Orange County. In this role, she will be responsible for business development and client relationship management. Bank of Southern California plans to transition its local production office into a full-service Regional office in the first quarter next year.

Mrs. Marble joins Bank of Southern California with more than 35 years of industry experience in management, sales, and operations, with a primary focus on providing depository solutions to small to mid-sized businesses and Homeowner Associations.

She most recently served as Vice President Deposit Relationship Manager, Deposit Services for HomeStreet Bank in Orange County. Actively involved in the community, she is a member of the Community Association Institute and past member of Manhattan Beach, Torrance and Harbor Gateway Chambers.

"Pamela is an outstanding addition to our business banking group and will further enhance Bank of Southern California's presence in the Orange County and surrounding markets," said Tony DiVita, Executive Vice President and Chief Banking Officer.

"She brings a wealth of industry and market experience, with a strong reputation building profitable and lasting client relationships," concluded DiVita.

About Bank of Southern California:

A growing community bank, established in 2001, Bank of Southern California, N.A., with headquarters in San Diego, Calif., is locally owned and managed, and offers a range of financial products to individuals, professionals and small-to-medium sized businesses. The Bank's solution-driven, relationship-based approach to banking provides accessibility to decision makers and enhances value through strong partnerships with its clients.

The Bank currently operates eleven branches in San Diego County, Los Angeles County, the Coachella Valley in Riverside County, as well as production offices in West Los Angeles and Orange County.

For more information, please visit https://www.banksocal.com/ or call (858) 847-4780.

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Bank of Southern California, N.A. (OTC Pink: BCAL / OTCMKTS:BCAL), a community business bank headquartered in San Diego, has announced the appointment of Pamela Marble as Managing Director in Orange County. In this role, she will be responsible for business development and client relationship management.

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

CARR Welcomes New Board Member, Ms. Susan Valoff

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Consumer Advocates for RCFE Reform (CARR) is pleased to welcome Ms. Susan Valoff as its newest member of the Board of Directors. Ms. Valoff was installed in this role at the organization's last board meeting on 14 November 2018.

Ms. Valoff is an owner and Vice President of Windward Life Care (formerly Elder Care Guides), with over 20 years' experience working in clinical settings serving older and disabled adults. She is a graduate of Brown University and earned her Master of Social Work from the University of Chicago. Her extensive background working as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), and as a certified Aging Life Care Manager make her particularly well-suited to participate in the governance of the organization.

She sits on San Diego County's Aging & Independence Services Advisory Council and is a member of several national organizations. Her broad set of skills and knowledge of the elder care industry will add depth and insight to CARR's advocacy issues and serve to make the board's collective experience more diverse, better positioning CARR to serve an increasingly heterogeneous aging population.

Ms. Valoff replaces the vacancy left by the resignation of former board member Judith Wenker, Esq; we extend our sincere appreciation to Judy for her many contributions to CARR's growth over the span of her term.

With the addition of Ms. Valoff, CARR moves into 2019 with a full board including Dr. Joaquin Anguera, California Commission on Aging, Col. Richard Shigley, USMC/Ret., and Ms. Cindy Hasz, Geriatric Care Manager and President of Grace Care Management.

About CARR:
Consumer Advocates for RCFE Reform (CARR) is a San Diego-based 501(c)(3) not-for-profit public benefit corporation that is the only statewide organization dedicated exclusively to assisted living research, education and consumer advocacy.

Learn more at: https://rcfereform.org/

Consumer Advocates for RCFE Reform (CARR), P O Box 82123, San Diego, CA 92138.

Consumer Advocates for RCFE Reform (CARR) is pleased to welcome Ms. Susan Valoff as its newest member of the Board of Directors. Ms. Valoff was installed in this role at the organization's last board meeting on 14 November 2018.

Related link: https://rcfereform.org/

Dr. Michael Paisner Joins the Spodak Dental Group Team

DELRAY BEACH, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Dr. Michael Paisner, an accomplished and talented general dentist, has joined the Spodak Dental Group in Delray Beach, Fla. A 2017 graduate of the University of Southern California Ostrow School of Dentistry, Dr. Paisner is well educated and experienced in the most current dental procedures and techniques.

"We are honored to have Dr. Paisner on the Spodak Dental Group team," said Dr. Craig Spodak, general dentist at Spodak Dental Group. "His dedication to his patients falls in line with our core values, and we are confident his patients will enjoy his care and directly benefit from his expertise."

Dr. Paisner is committing to elevating the standards of patient care and has received additional training on the CAD/CAM system, including CEREC(r); crown and bridge; advanced Invisalign(r); implant restorative dentistry; medically compromised dentistry; removable and locator dentures; posterior and anterior root canal therapy; scaling and root planning therapy; composite and amalgam direct restorations; and more. He is also committed to the ever-evolving field of dentistry and earns countless hours of continuing education annually.

Dr. Paisner was driven to the Spodak Dental Group because he shares the same vision of delivering compassion through dentistry. He decided at the age of 13 that he was going to dedicate his life to the pursuit of abolishing oral health disparities for the young and old, and was the first person in his family to achieve higher education.

Since 1976, the Spodak Dental Group 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, Prosthodontists, Board Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, Master Ceramic Artists and Anesthesiologists, as well as one of the nation's only in-office labs.

Spodak Dental Group is located at 3911 W. Atlantic Ave. in Delray Beach, Fla. Please visit https://www.spodakdental.com or call (561) 498-0050 for more information or to make an appointment.

Dr. Michael Paisner, an accomplished and talented general dentist, has joined the Spodak Dental Group in Delray Beach, Fla. A 2017 graduate of the University of Southern California Ostrow School of Dentistry, Dr. Paisner is well educated and experienced in the most current dental procedures and techniques.

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

Cloudvirga taps former Altisource CTO as executive vice president of technology

IRVINE, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Cloudvirga(TM), a leading provider of digital mortgage software, today announced that mortgage industry veteran James Vinci has been selected to fill the firm's newly created executive vice president of technology position. In this role, Vinci will execute Cloudvirga's technical vision, oversee initiatives to strengthen developer talent and collaborate across departments to scale technical initiatives to the company's explosive growth.

Vinci has 25 years of experience overseeing technology strategy, product development and service provider partnerships at leading mortgage technology companies. Prior to joining Cloudvirga, Vinci held multiple C-level positions at Equator, an affiliate of real estate and mortgage technology firm Altisource (NASDAQ: ASPS). Vinci spent his early career building business process automation solutions for Xerox Professional Services (NYSE: XRX) and other mortgage services providers.

"James' deep, hands-on leadership in mortgage process automation is a huge boon for Cloudvirga as we continue our ambitious vision of delivering unmatched cost savings and borrower satisfaction to top mortgage lenders," said Cloudvirga CEO Michael Schreck. "We are proud to welcome James to the team."

"Lender demand to automate business workflows is at an all-time high, making it a particularly exciting time to join the Cloudvirga team," said Vinci.

Two years after breaking ground, Cloudvirga continues to capture the financial endorsement of prominent investors and lenders alike with its pioneering digital mortgage technology. In the last six months, the firm has raised $50 million in private-equity funding and expanded its product lineup beyond the acclaimed Enterprise POS with the launch of Mobile POS and announcement of an upcoming Broker POS in partnership with ARIVE.

For a list of current job opportunities available at Cloudvirga, visit https://www.cloudvirga.com/company/careers/.

About Cloudvirga(TM):

Cloudvirga's digital mortgage point-of-sale (POS) software, powered by the intelligent Mortgage Platform(r), uniquely combines a world-class borrower experience with a truly automated lender workflow that radically cuts overall loan costs, increases transparency and reduces the time to close a loan. Led by top fintech veterans with a track record of building successful mortgage technologies, Cloudvirga's customer base includes nine of the top 40 non-bank mortgage originators. To date, Cloudvirga has raised over $77 million from some of the country's top lenders and private-equity firms.

For more information, visit https://www.cloudvirga.com/ or follow Cloudvirga on LinkedIn.

Twitter: @Cloudvirga #digitalmortgage #peoplemovers

Cloudvirga(TM), a leading provider of digital mortgage software, today announced that mortgage industry veteran James Vinci has been selected to fill the firm's newly created executive vice president of technology position. In this role, Vinci will execute Cloudvirga's technical vision, oversee initiatives to strengthen developer talent and collaborate across departments to scale technical initiatives to the company's explosive growth.

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

LBA Ware Recruits Veteran Mortgage Compensation Leader Mari Denton as Director of Client Success

MACON, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- LBA Ware(TM), the leading provider of automated incentive compensation and sales performance management software for mortgage lenders, today announced the appointment of Mari Denton as director of client success. An experienced finance professional, Denton has spent the last decade of her career in senior roles at some of the nation's largest banks and independent mortgage lenders. Her firsthand experience with the challenges lenders face administering compensation will make her a valuable ally to LBA Ware's clients as she works to maximize the value they receive from the company's market-leading platforms.

"Mari's insider experience addressing complex lender issues like loan officer compensation, together with her data-driven approach to problem-solving, make her the ideal advocate for our valued clients," said LBA Ware founder and CEO Lori Brewer. "She has already made a big impact on how clients engage with our software, and I fully expect her input to help shape our next generation of lender platforms."

"Helping lenders make sense of their vast and often under-utilized data sources is tremendously rewarding for me," said Denton. "My passion is enabling clients to distill actionable insights from data and deploy solutions that provide the right information at the right time to drive business results."

Prior to joining LBA Ware, Denton was vice president in charge of performance analytics and compensation administration for Irving, Texas-based Caliber Home Loans, one of the highest-volume mortgage lenders in the United States. Before that, she served as vice president of compensation administration and plan analysis for Nationstar Mortgage, now Mr. Cooper (NASDAQ: COOP), and held financial analyst roles at Capital One (NYSE: COF) and Citigroup (NYSE: C). Denton spent her early career as an accountant for various public and privately held firms. She earned her economics degree from the University of Texas at Dallas.

Denton will manage LBA Ware's growing client success team. A list of available positions can be found on LinkedIn.

About LBA Ware:

Founded in 2008, LBA Ware's mission is to inspire opportunity by delivering solutions that are essential to the way mortgage companies operate. We are a trusted partner and play a key role in our clients' success by enabling them to motivate, incentivize and better leverage the human potential within their organization. Our applications automate traditionally manual business processes for which an existing software solution does not exist, empowering lenders to create an integrated software environment that maximizes their productivity and operational efficiency. For more information about LBA Ware and our software solutions, visit https://lbaware.com.

Twitter: @LBAWare #peoplemovers #mortgagebanking #clientsuccess

LBA Ware(TM), the leading provider of automated incentive compensation and sales performance management software for mortgage lenders, today announced the appointment of Mari Denton as director of client success. An experienced finance professional, Denton has spent the last decade of her career in senior roles at some of the nation's largest banks and independent mortgage lenders.

Related link: https://lbaware.com/

Bank of Southern California NA Hires Juliana Rowland as Managing Director in Orange County

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Bank of Southern California, N.A. (OTC Pink: BCAL / OTCMKTS:BCAL), a community business bank headquartered in San Diego, has announced the appointment of Juliana Rowland as Managing Director in Orange County. She will be responsible for cultivating new client relationships for the Bank with a focus on Orange County's business community.

Bank of Southern California first entered the market in January 2018 with the opening of a production office in the city of Orange and plans to open a full-service branch early next year.

Mrs. Rowland brings nearly 14 years of banking experience, most recently serving as Business Banking Sales Manager, First Vice President for CommerceWest Bank in Irvine. She holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Texas.

"Juliana will be a great asset to our experienced business banking group. Her expertise, leadership, and commitment to the business community will be a valuable resource to both our team and clients," said Tony DiVita, Executive Vice President and Chief Banking Officer.

"We look forward to Juliana's contributions as Bank of Southern California continues to build upon its success and realize additional growth opportunities in Orange County," concluded DiVita.

About Bank of Southern California:

A growing community bank, established in 2001, Bank of Southern California, N.A., with headquarters in San Diego, CA, is locally owned and managed, and offers a range of financial products to individuals, professionals and small-to-medium sized businesses. The Bank's solution-driven, relationship-based approach to banking provides accessibility to decision makers and enhances value through strong partnerships with its clients.

The Bank currently operates eleven branches in San Diego County, Los Angeles County, the Coachella Valley in Riverside County, as well as a production office in Orange County.

For more information, please visit https://www.banksocal.com/ or call (858) 847-4780.

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Bank of Southern California, N.A. (OTC Pink: BCAL / OTCMKTS:BCAL), a community business bank headquartered in San Diego, has announced the appointment of Juliana Rowland as Managing Director in Orange County. She will be responsible for cultivating new client relationships for the Bank with a focus on Orange County's business community.

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

Michael Power Joins Frenkel and Company – an EPIC Company in New York

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- Frenkel & Company - an EPIC Company announced today that risk management and insurance professional Michael Power has joined the firm's operations in New York as a Principal.

Power will be based in Frenkel's New York, N.Y. office at 350 Hudson Street and report to Phil Remig, Northeast Region Senior Vice President, Operations and Sales.

Power will be responsible for new business development; management of property/casualty insurance programs; and providing risk management strategies and solutions to mid-market and large clients across a range of industries, with a specialty focus on the complex needs of the Real Estate industry.

Power joins Frenkel from the New York office of Lockton Companies, where he was Senior Vice President and Northeast Real Estate Practice Leader. Power previously worked for Willis Towers Watson (Senior Vice President, New York Real Estate Practice Leader) and Wells Fargo Insurance Services in New York.

"We are excited to further expand and enhance our operations in the Greater New York City area and across the Northeast with Mike's addition," said Phil Remig. "He is highly regarded for his professional knowledge; for building strong, positive relationships; and for providing exceptional service to his clients. Mike will be a terrific addition as we continue to deepen and strengthen our exceptional team both regionally and across the country."

Power attended Le Moyne College in Syracuse, New York, where he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in General Business. Professionally, he holds the Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) designation.

Michael Power can be reached at mpower@frenkel.com or 201-356-1113 (office).

About EPIC:

EPIC is a unique and innovative retail property & 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 1,400 team members operating from 50 offices across the U.S., providing Property & Casualty, Employee Benefits, Specialty Programs and Private Client solutions to more than 20,000 clients.

With run rate revenues greater than $400 million, EPIC ranks among the top 20 retail insurance brokers in the United States. Backed 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/.

Frenkel & Company - an EPIC Company announced today that risk management and insurance professional Michael Power has joined the firm's operations in New York as a Principal. Power will be responsible for new business development; management of property/casualty insurance programs; and providing risk management strategies and solutions.

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

Tandis Nili Joins Frenkel and Company – an EPIC Company as Global Services Division Leader

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- Frenkel & Company - an EPIC Company announced today that risk management and insurance professional Tandis Nili has joined the firm's operations in New York as Senior Vice President and leader of the Global Services Division. Nili is based in Frenkel's New York, NY office at 350 Hudson Street and reports to John F. Kelly, President and CEO of Frenkel & Company.

In her new role, Nili is responsible for leading the integration of EPIC and Frenkel capabilities and resources related to designing, implementing and managing global risk management strategies and solutions for large clients with international footprints.

Prior to joining Frenkel, Nili served as a Director of the Small & Medium Enterprises (SME) Division at Aon, and earlier as Vice President in the National Casualty Brokerage Group, working on complex liability programs for various high profile clients worldwide. Nili also served as a member of Aon's Casualty Coverage Consultation, Advocacy and Claims Resolution Practice, advocating for clients in General and Products Liability as well as Umbrella and Excess Liability program and coverage disputes.

Recognized twice as an insurance industry "Power Broker" by Risk and Insurance Magazine, Nili has counseled numerous clients on liability coverage and business and regulatory issues, as well as assisting them in choosing and implementing appropriate risk management strategies.

"We are excited to further expand and enhance our operations in the greater New York City area and across the Northeast with Tandis' addition," said John F. Kelly. "She is highly regarded for her professional knowledge; for building strong, positive relationships; and for providing exceptional service to her clients. Tandis will be a terrific addition as we continue to deepen and strengthen our exceptional team both regionally and across the country."

Academically, Nili attended Boston University where she received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Finance and International Management. She went on to earn her Juris Doctor Degree from New York Law School. Professionally, Nili holds the Associate in Risk Management (ARM) designation.

Tandis Nili can be reached by email at tnili@frenkel.com and by phone at 212.488.1882.

About EPIC
EPIC is a unique and innovative retail property & 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 nearly 1,400 team members operating from 50 offices across the U.S., providing Property & Casualty, Employee Benefits, Specialty Programs and Private Client solutions to more than 40,000 clients

With run rate revenues greater than $400 million, EPIC ranks among the top 15 retail insurance brokers in the United States. Backed 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/.

Frenkel & Company - an EPIC Company announced today that risk management and insurance professional Tandis Nili has joined the firm's operations in New York as Senior Vice President and leader of the Global Services Division. Nili is based in Frenkel's New York, NY office at 350 Hudson Street and reports to John F. Kelly, President and CEO of Frenkel & Company.

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

MCT Hires Industry Veteran Rhiannon Bolen as Regional Sales Manager to Satisfy Increasing Demand for its Product and Service Offerings

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT), a leading mortgage hedge advisory and secondary marketing software firm, announced that Rhiannon Bolen has joined the company's sales team as one of its Regional Sales Managers and will be responsible for overseeing the Southern territory.

"We are pleased to have Rhiannon join our growing sales team, who has a diverse background dedicated to the mortgage industry with a focus on sales expansion," said Curtis Richins, president at MCT. "As a company, MCT has added a number of new innovative capital markets focused services and technology that has created increasing marketplace demand and thus opened up new revenue opportunities for us that require experienced salespeople like Rhiannon to help manage."

Rhiannon comes to MCT most recently from Lenders One where she held the position of Regional AVP for the Western Region, working with mortgage lenders of all types to arrive at various solutions that help reduce business costs and stay ahead of industry trends pertaining to processes and technology.

Prior to Lenders One, Rhiannon was the Regional Vice President of South Region Field Sales for Arch Mortgage Insurance. At Arch, she helped hire and train a team of Account Managers and was responsible for creating sales strategies and managing and developing various territories which led to over achievement of sales production goals. Before Arch, Rhiannon spent much of her career in the credit risk space working in regional and national outside sales roles in the mortgage insurance industry.

"I am excited to join MCT, which has become a clear industry leader in hedge advisory services and secondary marketing software," stated Bolen. "MCT is known as a forward-thinking organization that has a sterling reputation among its lender clients, partners, and the investor community. The company is comprised of an extraordinary group of highly dedicated, passionate secondary marketing professionals that are constantly innovating and providing next-level client service. In any role that I've been in, my goal has always been to help my clients be more successful. Given MCT's position in the market amongst our competition, our ability to innovate and our un-wavering focus on dedicated client support, I really see this as an opportunity to help my clients leverage our offerings to better improve their capital markets strategies."

Rhiannon has been off to the races in her new role starting with the MBA's Annual Conference & Expo held in Washington, D.C. in October 2018. More details on Rhiannon's role, territory, and contact information can be found on the MCT website: https://mct-trading.com/contact/

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, California, MCT also has offices in Philadelphia, Santa Rosa, Los Angeles and Dallas. 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 love. For more information, visit https://mct-trading.com/ or call (619) 543-5111.

Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT), a leading mortgage hedge advisory and secondary marketing software firm, announced that Rhiannon Bolen has joined the company's sales team as one of its Regional Sales Managers and will be responsible for overseeing the Southern territory.

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

Former Roostify exec joins Cloudvirga as chief customer success officer

IRVINE, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Cloudvirga(TM), a leading provider of digital mortgage software, today announced the appointment of Jesse Decker to the role of chief customer success officer. Decker will lead the company's customer success division and work collaboratively with its product development and marketing teams to help leading mortgage lenders leverage the full potential of Cloudvirga's revolutionary point-of-sale (POS) products.

Decker has more than two decades of experience overseeing enterprise technology transformations and customer success programs. Before joining Cloudvirga, she was vice president of client services at mortgage fintech Roostify, where she supported successful implementations at several banks and independent mortgage lenders. Previously, she served as a management consultant for Booz Allen Hamilton and other top-tier consulting firms, where she delivered advisory services to clients in financial services, telecommunications and other sectors.

"The cry for digital technology that meaningfully improves the customer experience and reduces the cost to produce a mortgage has never been louder," said Decker. "I'm thrilled to bring my experience helping major lending institutions implement transformative technology that delights customers to Cloudvirga, and I look forward to helping lenders take control over their margins in a tight market."

"Cloudvirga's obsession with solving the mortgage cost problem has resonated deeply with top lenders, igniting our rapid growth," said Cloudvirga CEO Michael Schreck. "We are proud to expand our senior team with an experienced leader who knows the digital mortgage space as well as Jesse does."

Since its founding just two years ago, Cloudvirga has grown to serve nine of the top 40 mortgage lenders in the United States with a rapidly expanding suite of digital mortgage solutions that includes its award-winning Enterprise POS, recently-launched Mobile POS and a highly anticipated Broker POS in partnership with ARIVE.

For a list of current job opportunities available at Cloudvirga, visit https://www.glassdoor.com/Jobs/Cloudvirga-Jobs-E1342665.htm.

About Cloudvirga(TM):

Cloudvirga's digital mortgage point-of-sale (POS) software, powered by the intelligent Mortgage Platform(R), uniquely combines a world-class borrower experience with a truly automated lender workflow that radically cuts overall loan costs, increases transparency and reduces the time to close a loan. Led by top fintech veterans with a track record of building successful mortgage technologies, Cloudvirga's customer base includes nine of the top 40 non-bank mortgage originators. To date, Cloudvirga has raised over $77 million from some of the country's top lenders and private-equity firms.

For more information, visit https://www.cloudvirga.com/ or follow Cloudvirga on LinkedIn.

Twitter: @Cloudvirga #digitalmortgage #peoplemovers

Cloudvirga(TM), a leading provider of digital mortgage software, today announced the appointment of Jesse Decker to the role of chief customer success officer. Decker will lead the company's customer success division and work collaboratively with its product development and marketing teams to help leading mortgage lenders leverage the full potential of Cloudvirga's revolutionary point-of-sale (POS) products.

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

IDS Promotes Clint Salisbury to Sales and Marketing Team, Travis Carroll to Head of Implementation

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah /ScoopCloud/ -- Mortgage document preparation vendor International Document Services, Inc. (IDS), announced it has promoted two employees to provide additional support in mission-critical areas of the organization. Former Manager of Implementation Clint Salisbury has moved to the Sales and Marketing team, and Travis Carroll, who previously worked on IDS's Integrations team, has moved into Salisbury's role as head of the Implementation department.

"Clint and Travis are two of the finest that IDS has to offer," said IDS Vice President and General Manager Mark Mackey. "As IDS begins to set the stage for the exciting changes to come in 2019, shifting these two valuable assets makes use of their unique talents to better meet prospect and client needs in the year to come while continuing to maintain the stellar level of customer service that has been our organization's trademark from day one."

"I look forward to working with all of the great people on our sales and marketing team and I am grateful for the opportunity to inform players in the mortgage industry about all of the great things the idsDoc system can do for them," said Salisbury.

Salisbury originally joined IDS in 2008 as in-house counsel on the Compliance team. In October 2015, Salisbury assumed responsibilities for the Implementation team, which he had helped establish. Carroll started at IDS in October 2014 as a business analyst on the Integrations team, having previously worked in product and implementation management at Docutech.

"I'm excited for the opportunity to lead our client on-boarding efforts," said Carroll. "With our knowledgeable team of specialists, and the robust features that are built into the idsDoc platform, the implementation cycle is very fluid. As more mortgage lenders join the IDS family, it will be my pleasure to share in their success."

About IDS, Inc.:

IDS, a Reynolds and Reynolds company, was founded in 1986 in Salt Lake City, Utah, and is a nationwide provider of mortgage documents and compliance. IDS services include electronic signatures, closing documents, initial disclosures, document fulfillment and integration with leading loan origination systems and eClosing platforms. The IDS flagship doc prep solution, idsDoc, is recognized in the industry for its ability to be customized to meet specific lender needs, particularly in regards to major industry compliance changes.

Learn more at: https://info.idsdoc.com/.

Mortgage document preparation vendor International Document Services, Inc. (IDS), announced it has promoted two employees to provide additional support in mission-critical areas of the organization. Former Manager of Implementation Clint Salisbury has moved to the Sales and Marketing team, and Travis Carroll, who previously worked on IDS's Integrations team, has moved into Salisbury's role as head of the Implementation department.

Related link: https://info.idsdoc.com/

Bob Simpson Joins EPIC Insurance Brokers in Houston TX

HOUSTON, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that veteran communications professional Bob Simpson has joined the firm as Director, Communications and Engagement (C&E) to lead EPIC's C&E practice nationally.

Simpson will be based in EPIC's Houston, TX office and report to John Gaffney, Vice President, National Benefits Operations.

Simpson's responsibilities will include providing strategic and tactical direction for all employee benefits client communication engagements. Simpson will further expand EPIC's offerings related to strategic consulting, writing, and creative/design services, and broaden the scope of existing communications services related to HR, change management, and engagement initiatives.

Prior to joining EPIC, Simpson spent three years in the Houston office of Willis Towers Watson, where he was Director of Change Management and Communication. He managed a national team of writers and consultants and was responsible for sales and client project management for the West Region.

Said John Gaffney, "Bob is an experienced project manager who understands the value of effective communications in the success of any endeavor. He has significant knowledge of strategic communication planning, stakeholder and environmental analysis, messaging strategies, and project planning and tracking. His communications skills and ability have significantly reduced project delivery times and costs, as well as minimizing resistance to change. We are very excited to add Bob to our EPIC team. "

Academically, Simpson attended the University of Texas at Austin, where he received a Bachelor's Degree in Communication before continuing at the University of Southern California to earn a Master's Degree in Communication Management. Professionally, Simpson has been a member of the International Association of Business Communicators since 2015.

Bob Simpson can be reached at bob.simpson@epicbrokers.com or 832-675-9058.

About EPIC:

EPIC is a unique and innovative retail property & 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 nearly 1,400 team members operating from 50 offices across the U.S., providing Property & Casualty, Employee Benefits, Specialty Programs and Private Client solutions to more than 40,000 clients

With run rate revenues greater than $400 million, EPIC ranks among the top 15 retail insurance brokers in the United States. Backed 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/.

EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that veteran communications professional Bob Simpson has joined the firm as Director, Communications and Engagement (C&E) to lead EPIC's C&E practice nationally.

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

New Britain Mortgage Appoints Brian Giardino as CEO

CHALFONT, Pa. /ScoopCloud/ -- A Pennsylvania-based mortgage company, New Britain Mortgage, LLC, a subsidiary of Merck Sharp & Dohme Federal Credit Union (MSDFCU), is excited to announce that Brian Giardino has joined the firm as CEO.

"Our priority is to serve our members and the local region. We want to introduce a community lending platform that is trusted, convenient and simple," Giardino says. "And, as a subsidiary of a non-profit credit union, we can do just that."

Giardino has nearly 25 years of financial services and mortgage lending experience. Past accomplishments include leading large divisions, turning around new and struggling departments, and cultivating high performance teams. He's a versatile strategist and combines skills that make him an ideal change driver, corporate transformer and operations executive.

Prior to joining New Britain, he was vice president at Radian Guaranty, Inc., a national leader in the mortgage insurance market. He reported directly to the COO, led the operations, planning, and delivery groups, managed the company's initiative and tactical roadmap, and chaired the Executive Leadership Strategic Roundtable. He also served as a senior advisor and Board Liaison. Recent accomplishments include the rescuing and delivery of a $66MM over budget - a two and a half year overdue operations business transformation initiative. Earlier in his career, Giardino led operations and underwriting groups with banking and mortgage origination firms such as ING Direct, GMAC Bank and PHH Mortgage.

As a graduate of Philadelphia's Temple University, Giardino is intimately familiar with the region. He has a degree in Business Administration Finance and also achieved a Lean Six Sigma Master Certification from Villanova University. He retains the status of FHA Direct Endorsement Underwriter from HUD and VA Automatic Underwriter from the Department of Veterans Affairs.

He's a dedicated business leader and participates in Greater Philadelphia local foundations and local Lean Six Sigma Process Improvement groups. He's an active community volunteer and work includes bi-annual participation with the Cradle-to-Crayons foundation; fundraising for St. Jude's Children's Research Centers and Orange Days of Giving - rebuilding local inner-city school classrooms and playgrounds. He lives in southern New Jersey with his wife and family.

About New Britain, LLC:

As a community-based mortgage company, the region's residents are New Britain's first priority. Core business areas in the state include: Eastern Pennsylvania, the greater Philadelphia area, Philadelphia and Bucks, Montgomery, Chester, Delaware, Lehigh, Berks and Lancaster counties.

For more information: https://newbritainmortgage.mortgagewebcenter.com/

About MSDFCU:

Founded in 1950, MSDFCU is one of the largest credit unions in Pennsylvania. Like other financial institutions, it offers a full range of products and services. Unlike for-profit banks, it's a not-for-profit credit union and all earnings are returned to members in the form of better rates on savings and loans, and additional products and services.

For more information: https://www.msdfcu.org/.

A Pennsylvania-based mortgage company, New Britain Mortgage, LLC, a subsidiary of Merck Sharp & Dohme Federal Credit Union (MSDFCU), is excited to announce that Brian Giardino has joined the firm as CEO. Giardino has nearly 25 years of financial services and mortgage lending experience.

McWhirter Realty Partners Hires Susan C. Dorr as Chief Operating Officer

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- McWhirter Realty Partners, a comprehensive real estate services firm offering brokerage, asset management, property management, development and advisory services, today announced it has hired Susan C. Dorr as Chief Operating Officer.

Dorr will be responsible for leading the company's management expansion across the Southeast. She will also work closely with Barry E. McWhirter, CEO, to improve the company's IT services, enhance software platforms for internal and external reporting and develop the overall strategy of growth.

"Susan's experience is a natural fit for our company as we grow our management portfolios," said Barry E. McWhirter, CEO. "We are excited about the leadership she brings to our team, and the vast knowledge of cutting-edge systems and processes necessary to ensure we continue to deliver the highest quality services to our clients."

Susan has more than 30 years of healthcare real estate experience with both private and public real estate investment trusts, along with experience in retail and office portfolio management, development and leasing. She is recognized for her ability to deliver successful projects, increase profitability and foster solid client relationships.

Throughout her career she has directed property and asset management platforms for over five million square feet of medical office buildings in the southeast for institutional owners including American Healthcare Investors, Healthcare Trust of America, Cogdell Spencer ERDMAN and Edens & Avant. Dorr holds CPM and CCIM designations, as well as a Georgia and South Carolina Broker's License.

McWhirter Realty Partners:

Founded in 1981, McWhirter Realty Partners has established itself as a leading real estate services firm averaging more than 200 sale and lease transactions representing in excess of $150 million in real estate volume. McWhirter Realty Partners focusses on brokerage, asset management, property management and development services with expertise in industrial, office, retail, medical and land sales throughout the United States. The company consistently ranks as a Top Ten Producer as recognized by the Atlanta Commercial Board of Realtors. McWhirter Realty Partners is located at 300 Galleria Parkway, Suite 300, Atlanta, Georgia 30339.

More information: http://www.mcwrealty.com/

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McWhirter Realty Partners, a comprehensive real estate services firm offering brokerage, asset management, property management, development and advisory services, today announced it has hired Susan C. Dorr as Chief Operating Officer.

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

Digital Mortgage Maven Kelly Purcell Joins NotaryCam as EVP of Marketing and Business Development

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- NotaryCam(R), leader in online notarization and the original provider of mortgage eClosing solutions, today announced that the company has hired digital mortgage specialist Kelly Purcell as Executive Vice President of Marketing and Business Development.

Purcell will bring her more than 30 years of financial services and digital mortgage strategy expertise to oversee NotaryCam's marketing, industry partnerships and enterprise sales efforts.

"With the launch of eClose360, NotaryCam is forging new ground in remote online notarizations and closings, and there's no one better to help us blaze this trail than Kelly Purcell," said NotaryCam Founder Rick Triola. "Her insights and expertise on digital mortgage strategy and execution are second to none, and we're confident that NotaryCam's clients will benefit tremendously from her presence on the team."

Before joining NotaryCam, Purcell founded eRelevant Consulting to advise lenders on using digital technology solutions to meet business objectives, overcome problems and remain competitive. Prior to that, Purcell spent more than 14 years with eSignSystems as Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing, a position she maintained through two acquisitions - first by Wave Systems in August 2001 and then by DocMagic in October 2014. Purcell also co-founded SignOnline in 1999, which was later re-branded as eSignSystems.

"Having been a career-long advocate for digital mortgage adoption, I am especially eager to join the NotaryCam team to help industry players realize the benefits of remote online notarization and remote online closings and look forward to working directly with NotaryCam's clients and partners in realizing the full potential of the eClose360 platform," Purcell said.

About NotaryCam:

After pioneering the world's first remote online notarization (RON), career real estate executive Rick Triola founded NotaryCam in 2012, and shortly thereafter, the company completed the first 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. 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, leader in online notarization and the original provider of mortgage eClosing solutions, today announced that the company has hired digital mortgage specialist Kelly Purcell as Executive Vice President of Marketing and Business Development.

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

Bank of Southern California NA Announces Senior Vice President Promotions

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Bank of Southern California, N.A. (OTC Pink: BCAL / OTCMKTS:BCAL), a community business bank headquartered in San Diego, Calif., announced the promotions of Margaret Rheinwald to Senior Vice President, Controller and Sharokin Badal to Senior Vice President, Treasury Services. The promotions reflect their years of service with the bank and their meaningful contributions to support the company's ongoing growth and expansion.

Margaret Rheinwald - Senior Vice President, Controller -

Ms. Rheinwald joined Bank of Southern California in 2014 as Vice President, Controller with nearly fifteen years of accounting and finance experience in the banking industry. She has been successful in leading and managing an efficient Finance and Accounting Department and has played a significant role in supporting the bank's strategic M&A goals.

Sharokin Badal - Senior Vice President, Treasury Services -

Mr. Badal joined the company in 2008 as Vice President, Cash Management Officer with more than eleven years of industry experience. He has been instrumental in developing a suite of competitive treasury products to meet the needs of businesses. He also has assembled a team of key personnel to support the digital banking and treasury needs of Bank of Southern California clients.

"I am pleased to recognize these individuals and the contributions they have made to support the company's continuous growth and expansion," said Nathan Rogge, President and CEO of Bank of Southern California. "They have both demonstrated strong leadership and management of their respective departments and I am confident they will continue to drive high performing results for Bank of Southern California," Rogge added.

About Bank of Southern California:

A growing community bank, established in 2001, Bank of Southern California, N.A., with headquarters in San Diego, Calif., is locally owned and managed, and offers a range of financial products to individuals, professionals and small-to-medium sized businesses. The Bank's solution-driven, relationship-based approach to banking provides accessibility to decision makers and enhances value through strong partnerships with its clients.

The Bank currently operates eleven branches in San Diego County, Los Angeles County, the Coachella Valley in Riverside County, as well as a production office in Orange County.

For more information, please visit https://www.banksocal.com/ or call (858) 847-4780.

Tickers: OTC Pink:BCAL / OTC:BCAL / OTCMKTS: BCAL / OP: BCAL

Bank of Southern California, N.A. (OTC Pink: BCAL / OTCMKTS:BCAL), a community business bank headquartered in San Diego, Calif., announced the promotions of Margaret Rheinwald to Senior Vice President, Controller and Sharokin Badal to Senior Vice President, Treasury Services. The promotions reflect their years of service with the bank and their meaningful contributions to support the company's ongoing growth and expansion.

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

Kevin Harnetiaux Joins EPIC Insurance Brokers in Sacramento CA

SACRAMENTO, Calif /ScoopCloud/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that insurance industry veteran Kevin Harnetiaux has joined the firm as Senior Vice president and Chief Operating Officer of EPIC's Sacramento Region, including Sacramento, Calif., Gold River, Calif., and Reno, Nev.

Harnetiaux will report jointly to Curt Perata, EPIC's President, Pacific North Region (P&C Operations) and John Connell, West Region President, Employee Benefits (Employee Benefits Operations) and he will be based in EPIC's Sacramento area offices.

With nearly 30 years of industry experience, Harnetiaux joins from the State Fund of California where he served as Executive Vice President of Field Operations. Over the past year at State Fund, Harnetiaux led the design and implementation of a new field structure and strategy, including the appointment of a new field leadership team.

Harnetiaux spent most of his earlier career at The Hartford, in a wide range of increasingly responsible positions, culminating in Senior Vice President and Division Executive, managing commercial business operations across Hartford's thirteen state Western Division, including Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, Oregon, Utah and Washington State.

Said Curt Perata, "Kevin's addition further strengthens and enhances EPIC's operations in the greater Sacramento area and across the West. He has a well-deserved reputation for professional expertise; for building strong, effective relationships and teams; and for delivering outstanding service, resources and support to clients, team members, and other business partners."

Added John Connell, "We're excited to have Kevin join EPIC and confident that he will be an exceptional partner and performer as we continue to deepen and strengthen our teams, both regionally and across the country."

Harnetiaux attended California State University in Long Beach, where he received a BSME Degree in Mechanical Engineering before continuing his education at St. Mary's College of California to earn an MBA Degree in Business Administration and Management.

Across his career Harnetiaux has served on the Board of Directors of the California Workers' Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau (WCIRB) including Chairman of the WCIRB's Governing and Executive Committee. He has also been a Director on the Board of the Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation (IICF) and the California Workers' Compensation Institute (CWCI).

Kevin Harnetiaux can be reached at kevin.harnetiaux@epicbrokers.com or 916-673-6001.

About EPIC:
EPIC is a unique and innovative retail property & 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 nearly 1,400 team members operating from 50 offices across the U.S., providing Property & Casualty, Employee Benefits, Specialty Programs and Private Client solutions to more than 40,000 clients

With run rate revenues greater than $400 million, EPIC ranks among the top 15 retail insurance brokers in the United States. Backed 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/.

EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that insurance industry veteran Kevin Harnetiaux has joined the firm as Senior Vice president and Chief Operating Officer of EPIC's Sacramento Region, including Sacramento, Calif., Gold River, Calif., and Reno, Nev.

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

Ainsworth Advisors Fields Top-Tier Mortgage Business Leaders to Guide Long Range Growth for World Class Lenders

DALLAS, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- Ainsworth Advisors, LLC, a group of veteran mortgage industry leaders offering strategic and tactical advice, helping improve efficiencies and developing strong leadership teams for world-class mortgage lending businesses, today announced it has deepened its bench strength with unparalleled expertise in key operations and planning areas.

Launched by mortgage industry stalwarts David Lykken and Gary Ort in 2017, Ainsworth Advisors was created to inject supplemental expertise in an advisory board capacity for mortgage lenders and warehouse lenders.

Ainsworth Advisors' founding principle is that world-class companies maintain their stature by their perpetual willingness to ask tough questions such as:

* What should we be thinking about?
* How do we embrace outside ideas and perspective?
* How do we ensure not falling behind critical change?
* How do we challenge conventional wisdom?

Including its founding principals, Ainsworth Advisors is comprised of the following top-tier mortgage experts:

* David Lykken, a 45-year mortgage industry veteran with hands-on ownership experience at three independent mortgage banking companies including as an owner operator, and as a mortgage technology entrepreneur who took a start-up software company public.

* Gary Ort, former president of Texas Capital Bank's Mortgage Finance Division, with executive mortgage lending experience spanning more than two decades that includes managing operations and sales in retail, correspondent and warehousing areas.

* Jay Brinkmann, retired Chief Economist and Senior Vice President of Research and Education at the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), has devoted years in Washington engaged in the regulatory/legal/legislative side of a number of fights for the mortgage industry.

* Marc Helm, recently president and CEO of Reverse Mortgage Solutions, Inc. (RMS), a 40 year-plus veteran of the financial services and mortgage banking industry, including as one of the largest Ginnie Mae securitizers, originators and servicers/subservicers in the reverse mortgage industry.

* Mitch Kider, educator and managing partner of Weiner Brodsky Kider PC Washington D.C., has represented the mortgage banking industry for almost four decades and is known as a troubleshooter for lenders in the industry representing banks, mortgage companies, homebuilders, credit card issuers, and other financial service companies in a broad range of litigation and regulatory and compliance matters.

* David Kittle, CMB, former MBA Chairman and current president of the Mortgage Collaborative, brings more than 40 years' mortgage lending experience as owner of three independent lending companies and in executive business development roles with the most respected brands in the industry.

* Joseph Murin, previously president of Ginnie Mae, co-founder of The Collingwood Group, and founder of JJAM Financial LLC and Home Buyer Connect LLC, brings more than 40 years' diverse experience in the financial services, mortgage, and banking industries, including as CEO of several large financial organizations.

* Les Parker, a 40-year veteran of real estate finance, has executive mortgage banking experience in capital markets, servicing, operations, production and financial management, and has in recent years advanced the RegTech vision with Loan Logics a technology and services provider focused on improving mortgage loan quality, performance, and reliability throughout the loan lifecycle.

Ainsworth Advisors poses these question to mortgage lending business executives: If your board or ALCO, or oversight committee drew upon 350 years of experience to confidentially validate your future direction, would that improve your image within the company? How can you and your team gain confidence in a complex world to make strategic change with the right resources, at the right time, and that will endure the test of time?

If you are, or aspire to be, a world-class mortgage lender or warehouse lender, reach out to Les Parker at Les.Parker@AinsworthAdvisors.com to learn more about working with Ainsworth Advisors - http://ainsworthadvisors.com/.

Ainsworth Advisors, LLC, a group of veteran mortgage industry leaders offering strategic and tactical advice, helping improve efficiencies and developing strong leadership teams for world-class mortgage lending businesses, today announced it has deepened its bench strength with unparalleled expertise in key operations and planning areas.

Related link: http://ainsworthadvisors.com/

Mid America Mortgage Hires Pamela Misner to Manage Underwriting

ADDISON, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- Mid America Mortgage, Inc. (Mid America) Owner and Chief Executive Officer Jeff Bode announced the firm has retained Pam Misner as Underwriting Manager. With nearly 30 years of mortgage expertise, Misner will direct Mid America's mortgage loan underwriting and collaborating on the expansion of origination and production teams for Mid America's West Coast branches.

"Pam's background in advising and managing loans with challenging circumstances makes her a vital asset to Mid America Mortgage's growing teams across the United States," Bode said. "Pam has already exhibited great ability in increasing productivity, providing faster underwriting turn times and better relations with our production staff and underwriters so I have also tasked her with utilizing our digital mortgage platform Click 'n Close to remove risk and expedite underwriting decisions. "

Prior to joining Mid America, Misner lead Umpqua Bank's Home Lending Underwriting team, where she helped in streamlining quality control and compliance processes to achieve record loan decisioning turn time while maintaining compliance with industry standards. Misner also previously served as vice president and regional underwriting manager for HomeStreet Bank, where she built the firm's Soutthwest Washington undewriting fulfilment team and managed the pipeline movement of nine fulfillment centers to increase productivity. In addition, Misner helped managed exceptions for conforming agency, jumbo underwriting policy and portfolio lending to ensure appropriate credit risk and balance for HomeStreet Bank.

"I am excited to join such a progressive company and look forward to continuing the legacy of my predecessor, David Tracy, whom has moved on to Product Manager. Mid America represents the new face of private investment in the mortgage industry - on-the-ground players with the demonstrated ability to look beyond the surface to discern a loan's fundamental soundness," said Misner. "A key contributor to Mid America's success in this area is the confidence it places on the internal systems and governance that generate its own high-quality retail loan production, and I look forward to maintaining Mid America's standards of origination excellence."

About Mid America Mortgage, Inc.:

Mid America Mortgage, Inc. is looking for tech-savvy, service-oriented mortgage professionals to join its growing team. We are a multi-state mortgage lender based in Addison, Texas, with branches located across the United States. Mid America offers a wide range of residential home loan programs to meet the needs of most home buyers and homeowners, and 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 http://www.midamericacareer.com/.

Additional information about Mid America Mortgage, Inc. can be found on the company's website at http://www.midamericamortgage.com/about/.

Twitter: @midamericamtge

Mid America Mortgage, Inc. Owner and Chief Executive Officer Jeff Bode announced the firm has retained Pam Misner as Underwriting Manager. With nearly 30 years of mortgage expertise, Misner will direct Mid America's mortgage loan underwriting and collaborating on the expansion of origination and production teams for Mid America's West Coast branches.

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

Camp Ho Mita Koda Foundation Names Ian Roberts as New Executive Director

NEWBURY, Ohio /ScoopCloud/ -- The Camp Ho Mita Koda Foundation is pleased to announce that Ian Roberts has been named as Executive Director of the organization. Roberts is returning home to Ohio from Colorado, where he served most recently as Director of Overnight Camps for Avid4 Adventure in Boulder, Colorado. Roberts has more than 20 years of experience working for and providing leadership to summer camp organizations. Ian began in the role on October 1, 2018.

"We are thrilled to have Ian step into our new Executive Director role," said Ted Rusinoff, Camp Ho Mita Koda Foundation Board Chair. "His non-profit leadership and management experience make him well positioned to lead us forward. His passion and commitment to our cause, along with his significant camp experience, will enable him to build our camp capacity, expand our reach, and offer even more impactful programming to our campers."

As Executive Director, Roberts will report to the Foundation's Board of Directors and be responsible for directing and managing strategic work, programs, and administrative operations of the Camp Ho Mita Koda Foundation in a manner consistent with the organization's mission: To help children living with Type One Diabetes to grow in mind, body and spirit through an outdoor camp experience that strengthens confidence and creates a community of children.

"I am very grateful and honored to be assuming this new role with Camp Ho Mita Koda," said Roberts. "This opportunity represents the culmination of my journey and the work I have accomplished throughout my career. I truly look forward to working with the Board, dedicated staff, and volunteers who have worked tirelessly to make Camp Ho Mita Koda the most special, magical, and life-changing 'home away from home' it can be."

About the Camp Ho Mita Koda Foundation:

The Camp Ho Mita Koda Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) organization that was formed in 2017 to save and operate Camp Ho Mita Koda in Newbury, Ohio. Camp Ho Mita Koda was founded in 1929 by Dr. Henry and Betty John as the nation's first camp for children with juvenile diabetes. Each summer, hundreds of campers come to our 72-acre camp to make friends, to have fun, and most importantly, to learn how to manage their disease. Campers receive around the clock medical care provided by our community's leading hospital systems including the Cleveland Clinic, MetroHealth, and University Hospitals.

For more information about Camp Ho Mita Koda, please visit https://www.camphomitakoda.org/.

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The Camp Ho Mita Koda Foundation, an Ohio non-profit, is pleased to announce that Ian Roberts has been named as Executive Director of the organization. Roberts is returning home to Ohio from Colorado, where he served most recently as Director of Overnight Camps for Avid4 Adventure in Boulder, Colorado.

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

Experienced Mortgage Technologist Mark Michel Joins Growing Team at OpenClose

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- OpenClose(R), an industry-leading multi-channel loan origination system (LOS) and mortgage fintech provider, announced that it hired Mark Michel, an industry veteran in enterprise-level mortgage technology systems. Mark has an extensive track record of successful execution during his tenure at lending entities as well as mortgage technology providers. At OpenClose, he will serve as a software integration analyst where he will focus on the company's LenderAssist(TM) LOS, RESTful API suite, as well as other digital mortgage solutions.

Mark brings to OpenClose more than 15 years of experience as a subject matter expert in mortgage fintech. Before OpenClose, he was a senior product manager at Altisource where he was responsible for a next-generation LOS as well as a new POS portal, while also acting as a subject matter expert on all LOS integrations. Prior to that, Mark was a senior business consultant and project manager at Fiserv Lending Solutions for more than fifteen years.

In addition, he has held senior business analyst and project manager roles at banks, mega lenders and an investment firm focusing on outsourced technology solutions for mortgage originators, secondary market conduits and investors. This unique combination of lender and vendor experience arms him with highly sought after mortgage experience and is an extraordinary addition to the OpenClose Integration team.

"We are pleased to welcome Mark to the OpenClose family and know that he will have an immediate impact," said Jason Regalbuto, CEO/CTO of OpenClose. "Mark has a very rich, through-and-through background in the mortgage industry, working for both lenders and mortgage software firms. He's exactly the type of professional we like to hire to advance our enterprise. "

As a result of an increasing demand for OpenClose's multi-channel LOS and other digital mortgage solutions, OpenClose has made a number of new hires in nearly all functional areas during 2018 in order to effectively support new and existing customers.

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) 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, thus avoiding the problems that often accompany assembling best-of-breed applications or acquiring disparate technologies in an effort to create an end-to-end platform. The company 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.

OpenClose, an industry-leading multi-channel loan origination system (LOS) and mortgage fintech provider, announced that it hired Mark Michel, an industry veteran in enterprise-level mortgage technology systems.

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