Mortgage Technology Industry Veteran Tom Rice Joins OpenClose as Vice President Enterprise Account Executive
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ — OpenClose, an industry-leading multi-channel loan origination system (LOS) and mortgage fintech provider, announced that long-time industry veteran Tom Rice has joined its growing sales team. Mr. Rice has experience with multiple LOS platforms as well as other enterprise-class mortgage technology solutions. He will be responsible for covering the West Coast territory.
Bank of Southern California, N.A. Announces Addition of Phillip Mulder and Billy Szeto to Its Commercial Real Estate and SBA Group
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — Bank of Southern California, N.A. (OTC Pink: BCAL / OTCMKTS:BCAL), a community business bank headquartered in San Diego, Calif., announces the addition of two tenured Business Development Officers to support the company’s continued expansion into the Southern California region.
Branding Strategist Loren Weisman Joins the Third Eye Management and Associates Team
NAPLES, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ — Third Eye Management and Associates, Inc. is pleased to announce that Loren Weisman has joined the Third Eye Team. A branding strategist and keynote speaker, Weisman brings a wealth of information regarding brand development, brand strategy, brand evaluation and brand activation.
Bank of Southern California N.A. Announces Amanda Conover as Vice President, Director of Marketing
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — Bank of Southern California, N.A. (OTC Pink:BCAL / OTCMKTS:BCAL), a community business bank headquartered in San Diego, Calif., has named Amanda Conover as Vice President, Director of Marketing. She will be responsible for developing and executing a strategic marketing plan that strengthens brand awareness and drives growth, further supporting the Bank’s efforts to increase its presence as it continues its expansion in the Southern California region.
Senior Litigator and Trial Attorney Eugene Ashley Joins Hoge Fenton in California
SAN JOSE, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — Hoge Fenton is pleased to announce that Eugene “Geno” Ashley has joined the firm’s Business Litigation group. A senior litigator and trial attorney, Geno, a former Hopkins & Carley shareholder, brings a wealth of litigation and trial experience to Hoge Fenton.
EPIC Insurance adds Maurice Edwards, Walter Palmer and their Risk Solutions Team
HOUSTON, Texas /ScoopCloud/ — EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants (‘EPIC’), a leading retail property and casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today the addition of Enterprise Risk Management veteran Maurice (Moe) Edwards, retail Loss Prevention expert Walter Palmer, and their team of Risk Assurance and Asset Protection professionals.
Dr. Karen Schuster Webb Appointed Sixth President of Union Institute and University
CINCINNATI, Ohio /ScoopCloud/ — Union Institute & University’s Board of Trustees today announced the appointment of Dr. Karen Schuster Webb as the university’s sixth president, effective July 1, 2018. Dr. Webb succeeds Dr. Roger H. Sublett, who is retiring after serving Union as president since April 2003. A Board-appointed transition committee will assist Dr. Sublett and President Elect Webb in the coming months.
OpenClose Bolsters Software Integration and Support Teams
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ — OpenClose, an industry-leading multi-channel loan origination system (LOS) and mortgage fintech provider, announced that it has added staff to its integration and customer support departments. The new hires will help enhance OpenClose’s existing software products, facilitate digital mortgage processes, produce fintech-level innovation and provide excellence in customer support. The company also recently added three senior software engineers to its development team.
MQMR Taps Mitchell Nomura as Internal Audit Manager
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — Mortgage Quality Management and Research, LLC (MQMR), a leader in mortgage risk management and compliance services, announced it has hired Mitchell Nomura as internal audit manager. In this role, Nomura will apply his more than 30 years of experience overseeing compliance and risk management departments at bank and non-bank lenders to leading MQMR’s team of expert internal auditors as they identify compliance and operational risks for mortgage lender clients.
Lorrie Osterhage Joins Greyling – a Division of EPIC in St. Louis as a Vice President
ST. LOUIS, Mo. /ScoopCloud/ — EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants (EPIC) announced today that risk management and insurance professional Lorrie Osterhage has joined the firm’s Architects and Engineers Practice (Greyling – a Division of EPIC) in St. Louis, Mo. as a Vice President.
Bank of Southern California N.A. announces new SBA and Commercial Real Estate Lending Group Led by Steve Pollett
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — Bank of Southern California, N.A. (OTC Pink: BCAL / OTCMKTS:BCAL), announced that Steve Pollett has joined the company as SVP, SBA and Commercial Real Estate Lending Group Manager. With more than 30 years’ experience in SBA and Commercial Real Estate lending, Pollett will be responsible for leading a team to provide financing to small and medium-sized businesses throughout the Southern California region.
Paragon Insurance Holdings LLC Names Andrew Petersen as Regional President and EVP of Reinsurance Operations
AVON, Conn. /ScoopCloud/ — Paragon Insurance Holdings, LLC (“Paragon”), a national multi-line specialty MGA, today announced the addition of Andrew Petersen to the Paragon executive management team as Regional President and EVP of Reinsurance Operations. Petersen will report to Ron Ganiats, Paragon’s CEO.
EPIC Insurance Adds Philip Westphal in Sacramento, Calif.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants (‘EPIC’) announced today that risk management and insurance professional Philip Westphal has joined the firm’s commercial property/casualty team in Sacramento, Calif. as a Risk Advisor/Broker in EPIC’s Healthcare Practice. Westphal will report to Managing Principal and Healthcare Practice Co-leader, Tom McCready.
Kathy Gonzales Named Senior Vice President, Director of Branch Banking for Bank of Southern California N.A.
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — Bank of Southern California, N.A. (OTC Pink:BCAL / OTCMKTS:BCAL), a community business bank headquartered in San Diego, has appointed Kathy Gonzales as Senior Vice President, Director of Branch Banking. She will be responsible for supporting the Bank’s commitment to the customer experience by deepening customer relationships, and identifying opportunities to increase the bank’s market share.
Continuing Its Growth, VLP Law Group Welcomes Partner Debra B. Vernon to the Firm’s Corporate Practice Group
PALO ALTO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — VLP Law Group LLP is pleased to announce that Debra B. Vernon has joined the firm’s Corporate Practice Group as a partner based in the San Francisco Bay area. Ms. Vernon is a mentor at the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center and for the Branson Centre for Entrepreneurship – Caribbean.
Transformational Mortgage Solutions (TMS) Founder David Lykken Names Beth Ozenghar President and COO
AUSTIN, Texas /ScoopCloud/ — Leading mortgage industry management consulting firm Austin, Texas-based Transformational Mortgage Solutions (TMS) today announced that it has named Beth Ozenghar its new president and COO. Ozenghar, whose mortgage career spans three decades, had been in the role of senior executive advisor with TMS since 2016. TMS Founder David Lykken will retain the title of founder and chief transformation officer, focusing on spearheading the firm’s management consulting engagements.
Mortgage Capital Trading Bolsters its Marketing Team with the Addition of Ian Miller as CMO
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT), a leading mortgage hedge advisory and secondary marketing software firm, announced that Ian Miller has joined the company as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). In this newly created position, he is responsible for ensuring that MCT’s marketing strategy effectively supports the company’s business plan and helps drive growth.
Digital Mortgage Point-of-Sale Pioneer Cloudvirga Hires Sean McEvoy as Chief Customer Officer
IRVINE, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — Cloudvirga Inc., developer of intelligent mortgage point-of-sale (POS) platforms, has appointed Sean McEvoy as its chief customer officer. As a member of the senior leadership team, McEvoy will be responsible for the firm’s customer leadership, implementation and support functions. He has an extensive background in building world-class customer success organizations at FileNET, IBM, Quest and Dell. He will report to Cloudvirga CEO Michael Schreck.
VLP Law Group Continues Its Growth with the Addition of Real Estate Partner Debra Schiff
PALO ALTO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — VLP Law Group LLP is pleased to announce that Debra Schiff has joined the firm’s Real Estate Practice Group as a partner based in Los Angeles, California. Ms. Schiff is the second Los Angeles based attorney to join the firm’s growing Real Estate Practice Group in recent weeks. Los Angeles attorney Craig P. Wood joined the firm as a Partner in December.
TeamSnap Appoints New Director of Marketing Communications
BOULDER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ — TeamSnap, the household name in integrated sports management, announced today that Sarah Berg has been appointed the company’s new Director of Marketing Communications. Berg will embrace TeamSnap’s successful remote workplace policy and oversee the Marcom team from her office in Chicago.
ReverseVision Names New CTO and VP of Operations to Senior Management Team
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — ReverseVision, the leading provider of technology and training for the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) industry, today announced it has added new Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Jim Magner and Vice President of Operations Stacey Lund to its senior management team.
VLP Law Group Continues Its Growth with the Addition of Real Estate Partner Craig P. Wood
PALO ALTO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — VLP Law Group LLP is pleased to announce that Craig P. Wood has joined the firm’s Real Estate Practice Group as a partner based in Los Angeles, California. Mr. Wood’s 37 years of experience includes not only the legal representation of clients but also business counselling, guiding clients in transaction structuring and techniques to maximizing their opportunities in various transactions.
Mortgage Automation Trailblazer Cloudvirga Hires Jim Portner as Chief Product Officer
IRVINE, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — Cloudvirga, developer of intelligent mortgage point-of-sale (POS) platforms, has hired Jim Portner as chief product officer. Portner will report to Cloudvirga CEO Michael Schreck and will oversee product strategy, development and marketing for the company’s digital mortgage automation platforms.
EPIC Insurance Brokers Adds Eric Hays in Pittsburgh, PA
PITTSBURGH, Pa. /ScoopCloud/ — EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property and casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today the addition of Eric Hays as Regional Director, Employee Benefits. Hays will be based in EPIC’s newest location in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Sam Elliott Joins EPIC as Executive VP of Business Development and National Sales and Marketing Leader
AUSTIN, Texas /ScoopCloud/ — EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants (‘EPIC’), the retail property and casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consulting subsidiary of EPIC Holdings, announced today that insurance brokerage industry veteran Sam Elliott has joined the firm to lead EPIC’s new business development efforts nationally.
FormFree Appoints Housing Finance Authority Faith Schwartz to Board of Directors
ATHENS, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ — FormFree today announced that housing finance expert Faith Schwartz has been elected to its board of directors. Among the most influential leaders in the mortgage industry, Schwartz has played a firsthand role in shaping current housing finance best practices and public policy.
TRK Connection Hires David Pack as Product Manager
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah /ScoopCloud/ — TRK Connection, a leading provider of mortgage quality control and origination management solutions, announced today that it has hired David Pack as product manager. In this role, Pack will be responsible for the delivery and support of TRK’s market-leading solutions, including the Insight Risk & Defect Management (RDM) mortgage quality control (QC) auditing platform.
Cloudvirga Names Stephen DeSantis as Chief Financial Officer
IRVINE, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — Cloudvirga, developer of intelligent mortgage point-of-sale (POS) platforms, has appointed Steve DeSantis as its new chief financial officer. A seasoned technology finance executive, DeSantis will be responsible for driving Cloudvirga’s financial strategies to accelerate its growth. He will report to Cloudvirga’s recently appointed CEO Michael Schreck.
OpenClose Adds New Hires to its Software Development Team
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ — OpenClose, a multi-channel loan origination system (LOS) and mortgage software solutions provider, announced that it hired four senior developers to arm the company with additional resources to architect new products and enhance existing solutions.
Utelogy Corporation Announces Hiring of Luc Rivetti as Inside Solutions Sales Consultant
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — Utelogy Corporation, creator of software for control and management of audiovisual systems for business and education, responds to growth with another new hire, most recently adding an inside solutions sales consultant.
Coalition for Responsible Community Development Expands Executive Leadership Team
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — The Coalition for Responsible Community Development (CRCD), a South LA based non-profit serving the community through youth, workforce and economic development initiatives, is proud to announce the addition of two members to their executive leadership team, Chief Operating Officer Angela LoBue and Chief Real Estate and Economic Development Officer Alejandro Martinez. The increase in senior staff will allow CRCD to develop new programs and initiatives while expanding their footprint.
The Everest Foundation Hires Former Vice-Chairman and Program Director of UC Davis School of Medicine
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — The Everest Foundation is thrilled to announce that Raj Ramsamooj, M.D. has joined its team as Director of Graduate Medical Education Operations. Dr. Ramsamooj is a genuine leader in graduate medical education (GME) and a practicing transplant pathologist.
NAMB Appoints John Stevens as New President
WASHINGTON, D.C. /ScoopCloud/ — NAMB, an association that represents the interests of individual mortgage loan originators and small to mid-size mortgage businesses, today announced that former president elect John Stevens has been appointed to the role of president.
National Appraisal Management Company (AMC) Strengthens Market Position
LEE’S SUMMIT, Mo. /ScoopCloud/ — Pendo, a nationwide appraisal management company (AMC), announced that Paul Wholley has been hired as VP of Sales, responsible for leading the company’s national sales team. The company’s proprietary QC technology boasts numerous unique features that assure the highest levels of quality and compliance.
Utelogy Recruits AV Industry Hall of Famer Bob Sharp to Serve as its Global Business Development Vice President
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — Today, Utelogy Corporation announces the hiring of Bob Sharp as Vice President, Global Business Development. Utelogy makes software for control, enterprise management, and analytics of audiovisual systems for business and education.