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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.

She will provide leadership and training to the bank's branch network in San Diego County, Orange County and the Coachella Valley in Riverside County. Recently the bank expanded its presence into Orange County, and is actively looking to expand in other Southern California markets.

Mrs. Gonzales is a tenured commercial and retail banking professional with more than thirty years of experience, including twenty years serving in senior management roles at various Southern California banks. She has a proven track record implementing successful business development tactics while emphasizing the importance of delivering best in class customer service. Mrs. Gonzales attended St. Mary's College in Los Angeles, and completed the Master's Certificate Banking Program from Pacific Coast Banking School.

"Kathy brings a wealth of commercial and retail banking experience to Bank of Southern California, having held leadership positions at both national and regional area banks," said Pamela Isaacson, Executive Vice President, Chief Administration Officer. "Her depth of knowledge and proven track record in driving business development, delivering outstanding service and increasing deposit share will be an asset to the Bank and further support our efforts to expand our presence in Southern California," 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 seven branches in San Diego and the Coachella Valley in Riverside County, and 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 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.

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

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.

An experienced corporate and securities attorney, Ms. Vernon advises founders, companies and investors on legal issues faced throughout all stages of growth. She specializes in startup formation and capitalization, financings, corporate venture, mergers and acquisitions, public offerings and corporate governance. Ms. Vernon also serves as a strategic advisor to executives and corporate boards. She has successfully negotiated, documented and closed hundreds of transactions, including numerous cross-border investments.

Ms. Vernon is a mentor at the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center and for the Branson Centre for Entrepreneurship - Caribbean. She is also a founding board member of two nonprofit organizations focused on gender equity, the Athena Alliance, whose mission is to increase the number of women serving on corporate boards, and LabGirls STEM Initiative, which hosts events that foster girls' interest in science and technology.

"Debra is an outstanding corporate and securities practitioner and we are thrilled to welcome her to VLP," said Christopher La Chance, Chair of the firm's Corporate, Emerging Growth Companies & Venture Capital, Mergers & Acquisitions and Securities & Capital Raising Practice Groups.

"VLP's highly-regarded Corporate Practice Group continues to thrive and expand, and the addition of an attorney of Debra's caliber brings yet further distinction and breadth to the service capabilities of our firm," added Mr. La Chance.

"I am excited to join VLP, which has a rich history and legacy in the legal community in Silicon Valley," said Ms. Vernon. "The firm's work with startups and emerging growth companies has been central to technology development for years and I look forward to continuing my work with entrepreneurs who are shaping the future of technology."

Prior to joining VLP, Ms. Vernon was a corporate lawyer at global law firm DLA Piper LLP. She began her career in the corporate group at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati.

About VLP:

Founded in 2008, VLP is a business and transactional law firm that delivers top quality legal services from experienced attorneys through an efficient platform. The firm has a broad practice, reaching across many industry sectors, including high tech, life sciences, clean tech, retail, consumer products, edtech, and real estate. VLP has continued its strong growth, and is made up of noted attorneys with significant experience who believe VLP's unique, client-oriented model is the best platform for their practice. Our partners are regularly recognized by their peers as outstanding attorneys, and the firm has been recognized as a top company for its promotion of quality of life in the workplace.

VLP partners represent clients that vary in size from individual executives and early-stage startups to Fortune 500 companies. Our clients include public and private corporations, venture capital investors, private equity funds, educational institutions and companies, nonprofits and individuals. We provide general corporate, licensing, contract, intellectual property protection and counseling, securities regulation, financing, merger and acquisition, real estate, commercial lending, tax, employment and other legal services.

More information: https://www.vlplawgroup.com/.

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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.

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

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.

While consulting with TMS for the last two years, Ozenghar also operated an independent mortgage advisory firm. Previously, she served more than a decade as vice president of correspondent lending for AgFirst Farm Credit Bank, where she was responsible for its correspondent division's operations, secondary marketing, underwriting, and servicing. Prior to that, she was vice president secondary marketing at Second National Bank of Warren, and secondary marketing manager at Signal Bank N.A.

"Beth Ozenghar's depth of mortgage expertise, as well as her consultative temperament, makes her ideal to serve as president and COO of TMS, both for operating our business and serving our treasured clients," said David Lykken. "In this era of unprecedented industry disruption and opportunity, mortgage lenders need experienced guidance from a trusted advisor like never before, and with Beth serving as president, TMS is ideally positioned to deliver on that need."

"I am thrilled with the opportunity to make a lasting difference in our industry as president and COO of Transformational Mortgage Solutions," said Beth Ozenghar. "David Lykken has built TMS into an amazing organization that helps mortgage businesses reach their highest potential by focusing on process improvement, people and profitability. Understandably, earning his trust and confidence has been no small accomplishment."

TMS consulting services focus on helping lenders improve processes to increase loan originations by performing operational "health checks" and executing efficiency assessments that help its clients fund more loans compliantly and accurately with the least amount of friction, and in the least amount of time. Specifically, lenders turn to TMS for services related to agency approval, warehouse line review/audits, policy and procedure assessment and creation.

Its executive coaching services' key objective is to increase net bottom-line earnings by creating a collaborative, cohesive, and consistent corporate culture in an environment where all employees feel valued, empowered, and become actively involved increasing the company's success.

Its communication services help its clients determine an ideal communications strategy by identifying, defining, and articulating their core go-to-market message, then help effectively, affordably, and efficiently communicate that message to their target audience.

For an appointment with Beth Ozenghar about TMS services during the 2018 Mortgage Bankers Association's Independent Mortgage Bankers Conference in Amelia Island, January 22 - 25, click here: https://app.hubspot.com/meetings/bozenghar.

About Transformational Mortgage Solutions:

Transformational Mortgage Solutions (TMS) is a management consulting firm providing a full range of advisory services to owners and executives of companies in the mortgage lending business. Our clients include banks, credit unions, and independent mortgage lenders, as well as companies providing financing/solutions/services to mortgage lenders. We are able to help companies regardless of size. We provide three main advisory services: consulting, coaching and communications.

Also, as a public service, TMS is dedicated to informing and educating industry professionals through the weekly "Lykken on Lending" podcast as well as providing speakers at conferences and other industry events and consumers through "Today's Mortgage Minute" and through appearances on national television networks such as the FOX Business Network.

More information: http://transformationalmortgagesolutions.com/.

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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.

MCT has traditionally been known in the mortgage industry as a pipeline hedge firm but over the years has developed into a fully-integrated provider of capital markets services and software. Mr. Miller is charged with developing and executing MCT's marketing plan and strategic initiatives. Since joing MCT, he has made significant strides in honing the company's messaging, positioning, branding and creating positive industry awareness for MCT's value proposition and extensive suite of secondary marketing focused products and services.

"We are elated to have been able to recruit Ian to join the MCT team and head the marketing strategy," said Curtis Richins, president of MCT. "We've grown our business considerably over the past several years and had a need to ensure that our brand accurately reflects the robust suite of products, services, and technology we now offer within company divisions. Ian has and will continue to play a key role in making sure MCT maintains a strong reputation in the mortgage industry."

Before MCT, Mr. Miller served as the Director of Client Services at Riverine, Inc., a full-service digital marketing firm catering to over 50 clients in a wide range of industries and capacities. At Riverine, he worked closely with MCT as a vendor partner where he was instrumental in streamlining the integration of its sales and marketing processes and enhancing the brand.

Prior to Riverine, Mr. Miller was a co-founder and partner at Tower Agency, a digital marketing firm offering end-to-end marketing capabilities. Mr. Miller eventually merged the company with Riverine, growing the client base exponentially. Before that, he was a freelance marketing agent providing professional services to an array of clients.

"Serving as MCT's marketing provider in recent years, I have been impressed by their culture, dedication to customer service, and continuous innovation," said Mr. Miller. "I'm grateful for the opportunity to help these qualities reach a wider audience, and support MCT's growth as the leading provider of capital markets services and software."

Mr. Miller is a through and through marketing professional who has a proven track record of successful execution with growing brands, capturing market share and increasing revenues. He is well-versed in all aspects of marketing communications ranging from strategic planning, branding, advertising, content marketing, and social media to trade shows, event production, sales support and client communication. He will leverage these competencies, along with support from a team of experienced professionals, to execute on a robust marketing strategy for MCT in 2018 and beyond.

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.

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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.

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

Digital Mortgage Point-of-Sale Pioneer Cloudvirga Hires Sean McEvoy as Chief Customer Officer

IRVINE, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Cloudvirga(TM), 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.

McEvoy joins on the heels of Cloudvirga's recent addition of five top-30 lender customers to its digital mortgage platform. He brings a global skill set and a track record of success from roles that include vice president of global services and customer support for Dell Technologies (NYSE: DVMT). While there, McEvoy led a team of more than 900 global customer success, support and professional service engineers and contributed to hundreds of millions of dollars in software services and maintenance/renewals business growth.

McEvoy's other career accomplishments include establishing a $200 million renewal sales channel as a business unit executive for IBM (NYSE: IBM); overseeing six acquisitions and launching offshore delivery centers as vice president of support services for Quest Software (acquired by Dell in 2012); and serving as global director of technical consultancy services while vice president of technical operations for FileNET (acquired by IBM in 2006). He holds a master's degree in international business administration and a bachelor's degree in software engineering.

"Delighting our leading lending customers, which include five of the top eight non-bank originators, is core to Cloudvirga's mission in 2018," said Schreck. "We are bulking up our customer success organization to support a growing client base that produced over $100 billion in mortgages in 2017 and employs thousands of loan officers. Sean is a proven leader who can scale enterprise-class organizations to help ensure their success."

"As a software-as-a-service provider, Cloudvirga's long-term success hinges on our ability to help customers meet their desired outcomes," said McEvoy. "I look forward to helping Cloudvirga deliver on this mission."

About Cloudvirga(TM):

Cloudvirga's intelligent mortgage point-of-sale (POS) platforms uniquely combine a world-class borrower experience with a truly digital lender platform that radically cuts overall loan costs, increases transparency and reduces the time to close a loan. Founded by top fintech veterans with a track record of building successful mortgage technologies, Cloudvirga's initial customer roster includes nine of the top 40 non-bank mortgage originators. To date, Cloudvirga has raised over $25 million from some of the country's top lenders and venture capital firms.

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

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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.

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

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.

Ms. Schiff's practice focuses on commercial leasing (office and retail) with a special emphasis on high-rise developments. She has helped to develop and structure office leasing programs, guidelines and documentation for clients and projects throughout the country. She is frequently involved in complex lease restructurings and has negotiated leases with some of the largest social networking and internet companies in the U.S.

Ms. Schiff represented Shorenstein Properties, as landlord, in connection with Twitter's 900,000 square foot headquarters' lease in the San Francisco Tenderloin District, which was awarded "Winner/Best Office Lease, San Francisco" in 2011 by the San Francisco Business Times.

"Debra is a first class and nationally renowned lawyer specializing in sophisticated commercial leasing transactions," said Stephen Wright, Chair of the firm's Real Estate Group. "We could not be more pleased to add an attorney of Debra's caliber to the VLP Real Estate Group."

"VLP's sophisticated virtual platform, combined with its roster of talented lawyers nationwide, makes VLP the ideal law firm for a national real estate practice such as mine," said Ms. Schiff. "I am very excited to be joining this fine team of lawyers in such a dynamic environment."

Prior to joining VLP, Ms. Schiff was General Counsel of the Shorenstein Company and continues to represent the company on leasing and other matters pertaining to its portfolio of first class office, retail and residential projects throughout the U.S. She was also a partner at Kennerly, Lamishaw & Rossi, LLP, in Los Angeles.

About VLP:

Founded in 2008, VLP is a business and transactional law firm that delivers top quality legal services from experienced attorneys through an efficient platform. The firm has a broad practice, reaching across many industry sectors, including high tech, life sciences, clean tech, retail, consumer products, edtech, and real estate.

VLP has continued its strong growth, and is made up of noted attorneys with significant experience who believe VLP's unique, client-oriented model is the best platform for their practice. Our partners are regularly recognized by their peers as outstanding attorneys, and the firm has been recognized as a top company for its promotion of quality of life in the workplace.

VLP partners represent clients that vary in size from individual executives and early-stage startups to Fortune 500 companies. Our clients include public and private corporations, venture capital investors, private equity funds, educational institutions and companies, nonprofits and individuals.

We provide general corporate, licensing, contract, intellectual property protection and counseling, securities regulation, financing, merger and acquisition, real estate, commercial lending, tax, employment and other legal services.

Learn more at: https://www.vlplawgroup.com/.

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.

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

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 brings to TeamSnap a wealth of digital and technology marketing experience.

She will be responsible for overseeing the company's brand, communications and content strategy, focusing on the expansion of TeamSnap's popular Club, League and Tournament platforms.

A graduate of the University of Dayton, Berg has spent more than 10 years in senior brand, marketing and communications roles for technology companies, including Zagat Survey, Google and most recently, Sittercity.

Berg will embrace TeamSnap's successful remote workplace policy and oversee the Marcom team from her office in Chicago.

"We are thrilled to have a marketer with an expansive background on board to help us grow the TeamSnap brand," said TeamSnap Chief Growth Officer Ken McDonald. "This is an exciting time for the sports management industry and Sarah's drive for tech branding and innovation will be key in ensuring we expand our position as the go-to source for coaches, administrators, players and parents to coordinate everything for the season."

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. Over 15 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/.

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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.

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

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.

Magner brings more than 20 years' technology leadership experience across such diverse verticals as banking, enterprise security, travel and leisure, lifestyle products and automotive. As CTO of ReverseVision, he will guide the firm's product development, platform operations and internal IT teams.

Prior to joining ReverseVision, Magner was president and chief operating officer of San-Diego based Eturi, a market leader in mobile parental control software. Magner has also held executive and senior management positions at Mitek Systems, Symantec, MGM Mirage Resorts and Wynn | Encore Las Vegas.

Lund has over 25 years' experience driving operational improvements and leading customer service and support teams for companies in a variety of industries. As VP of operations, Lund will oversee ReverseVision's training, professional services, education and document operations departments.

She joins ReverseVision from Affinity Development Group, where she served as vice president of member services and was responsible for managing the performance of Costco's Auto Program contact center. She has also served in executive roles at Mitchell International and Inetcam. Lund holds a master's degree in communication management from the University of Southern California.

"We are pleased to welcome two highly experienced leaders to our senior management team," said ReverseVision President and CEO John Button. "Through their respective roles in technology and operations oversight, Jim and Stacey will each play a significant role in helping ReverseVision achieve our operational goals, drive positive customer experiences and lead the business into the future."

"In today's economy, every company needs to be customer-focused," said Lund. "I believe my intensely customer-centric background in enterprise-level SaaS support, partnered with ReverseVision's strong strategic and data analytics, will help us transform our client experience and propel the company forward. I am excited to join the ReverseVision team!"

About ReverseVision:
ReverseVision, Inc. is the leading provider of technology and training for Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) origination. With nearly 10,000 active users, ReverseVision technology is used by 10 of the top-ten reverse mortgage lenders and supports more HECM transactions than all other systems combined. The company's comprehensive product suite also includes HECM sales and education tools and a dedicated professional services team. ReverseVision partners with some of the finest and fastest-growing banks, credit unions and lending organizations in the United States to provide its HECM technology to brokers, correspondents, lenders and investors.

A 2017 HousingWire TECH100(tm) company, ReverseVision has also been recognized in Deloitte's Technology Fast 500(tm) listing. ReverseVision's annual user conference, the only event of its kind in the industry, brings together more than 200 lenders, vendors and educators each year to advance HECM lending. The company continues to build on its technology's pioneering capabilities with frequent enhancements aimed at boosting users' HECM volume, workflow efficiency and data analysis capabilities.

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

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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.

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

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 practice encompasses the representation of institutional investors, private equity sponsors, high net-worth individuals, pension funds, pension fund advisors and private companies in a broad range of real estate projects throughout the United States.

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.

"Craig is a seasoned commercial real estate attorney and his addition will further strengthen the depth and breadth of our real estate team," said Stephen Wright, Chair of the firm's Real Estate Group. "He is a welcome addition to the VLP Real Estate Group."

Mr. Wood said, "I am grateful to have this opportunity to join VLP and work with such fine collection of excellent lawyers. I look forward to contributing to the continued growth of the Real Estate Practice Group."

Prior to joining VLP, Mr. Wood was a sole practitioner and before that a partner and West Coast Chair of the Real Estate Practice Group at Foley & Lardner LLP.

About VLP:

Founded in 2008, VLP is a business and transactional law firm that delivers top quality legal services from experienced attorneys through an efficient platform. The firm has a broad practice, reaching across many industry sectors, including high tech, life sciences, clean tech, retail, consumer products, edtech, and real estate.

VLP has continued its strong growth, and is made up of noted attorneys with significant experience who believe VLP's unique, client-oriented model is the best platform for their practice. Our partners are regularly recognized by their peers as outstanding attorneys, and the firm has been recognized as a top company for its promotion of quality of life in the workplace. VLP partners represent clients that vary in size from individual executives and early-stage startups to Fortune 500 companies. Our clients include public and private corporations, venture capital investors, private equity funds, educational institutions and companies, nonprofits and individuals. We provide general corporate, licensing, contract, intellectual property protection and counseling, securities regulation, financing, merger and acquisition, real estate, commercial lending, tax, employment and other legal services.

More information: https://www.vlplawgroup.com/.

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.

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

Mortgage Automation Trailblazer Cloudvirga Hires Jim Portner as Chief Product Officer

IRVINE, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Cloudvirga(TM), 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.

The addition to Cloudvirga's executive leadership team comes on the heels of the company's recent announcement that it added five top-30 lenders to its digital mortgage platform in the last 100 days.

Before joining Cloudvirga, Portner was senior vice president of products and strategy for First American Financial Corporation (NYSE: FAF). In that role, Portner oversaw strategy, management and marketing for the firm's Database Solutions products, including Data Trace and DataTree. Portner has also held senior management roles at Interthinx, a mortgage fraud solutions provider acquired by First American in 2014, and CoreLogic (NYSE: CLGX).

Portner has made a career focus of innovation and disruption in the financial space. For more than two decades he drove product strategy within the professional accounting products division of Intuit (NASDAQ: INTU). Following Intuit, he served as product line general manager over enterprise resource planning and accounting product lines for Sage (LON: SGE).

"Jim has a remarkable pedigree developing and leading product lines for some of the world's largest financial services and SaaS firms," said Schreck. "He is the perfect fit to lead Cloudvirga's talented product team and take our market-disruptive digital mortgage platforms to the next level."

"Cloudvirga combines a unique approach to mortgage automation with powerful data insights to deliver a perfect loan every time," said Portner. "I look forward to shaping the future of our product line that lets borrowers and loan officers take the guesswork out of selecting the best available loan option."

Portner holds a master's degree in business administration from Emory University; a master's degree in business taxation from the University of Southern California; and a real estate finance degree from California State University, Long Beach.

About Cloudvirga(TM):

Cloudvirga's intelligent mortgage point-of-sale (POS) platforms uniquely combine a world-class borrower experience with a truly digital lender platform that radically cuts overall loan costs, increases transparency and reduces the time to close a loan. Founded by top fintech veterans with a track record of building successful mortgage technologies, Cloudvirga's initial customer roster includes eight of the top 40 non-bank mortgage originators. To date, Cloudvirga has raised over $25 million from some of the country's top lenders and venture capital firms. For more information, visit http://www.cloudvirga.com/ or follow Cloudvirga on LinkedIn.

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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.

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

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., launched with the hires of Sean Andreas, Al Dragotto, Kurt Karstens, Pete Kostorick, Sally Krauss, Zach Mendelson, Phil Wakim, Chuck Yorio, Jan Zewe and others from Wells Fargo Insurance Services in September 2017.

Hays joins EPIC following five years at Highmark, Inc. in Pittsburgh, where he was Vice President of Western Regional Markets. In that role, Hays oversaw Highmark's middle market, strategic, and hospital accounts.

Hays will be responsible for building and leading EPIC's Employee Benefits Consulting Team operating from Pittsburgh. In addition, he will have parallel new business development responsibilities, acquiring and providing innovative Benefits Consulting solutions to his own group of clients.

Said Thomas O'Neil, EPIC's Northeast Region President, "We are excited to further expand and enhance EPIC's operations in Western Pennsylvania and our Northeast Region with the addition of Eric Hays. He is well known to the Pittsburgh employee benefits marketplace and highly respected for building strong customer relationships, providing exceptional service, and aggressive client advocacy."

EPIC Pittsburgh provides Property & Casualty Insurance, Surety, Risk Management and Employee Benefits programs to clients in a wide range of industries, located across Western Pennsylvania and the country.

Specific areas of expertise include Group Captives, Professional and Management Liability, Risk Control, Claims Advocacy Workers' Compensation cost control and all aspects of Employee Benefits Consulting including Compliance, Wellness, HR and Benefits Technology, Retirement, Executive and Voluntary Benefits, Pharmacy Management, Global Benefits and Employee Communications and Engagement.

Eric Hays can be reached at:
Email: eric.hays[at]epicbrokers.com
Phone: 412-274-1714 (direct)

EPIC Pittsburgh Office:
Main phone 412-274-1750
301 Grant Street, Suite 4300
Pittsburgh, PA 15219

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.

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

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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.

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

Sam Elliott Joins EPIC as Executive VP of Business Development and National Sales and Marketing Leader

AUSTIN, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, 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.

Elliott will be based in Austin, Texas, where he currently resides, and report directly to Peter Garvey, CEO of EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants.

Across a career spanning nearly 40 years, Elliott has held management and executive leadership position at both regional and national brokerage firms, including Jardine Insurance Brokers, Alexander & Alexander Insurance Brokers, ABD Insurance & Financial Services and, most recently, Wells Fargo Insurance Services.

At Wells Elliott served as Executive Vice President and Regional Managing Director, where he was responsible for managing and overseeing all of Wells Fargo's insurance operations in the Western U.S. including Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Colorado, Nevada, Arizona, Utah, Idaho, California, Oregon, Washington, Alaska and Hawaii.

Operations included risk management services, property-casualty brokerage, employee benefits consulting, management liability, and claims and risk control services. Elliot's responsibilities included financial performance, sales leadership, recruiting and training, service excellence, mergers & acquisitions, and quality assurance.

Said Peter Garvey, "We are fortunate and excited to add a seasoned, successful leader and professional of Sam's caliber. He has a track record of significant accomplishment at every organization he has been a part of and a reputation for providing exceptional service; strong client advocacy, creative and cost-effective risk management consulting solutions; and for driving strong organic growth. We have every belief and confidence that he will achieve similar results as part of EPIC."

Added Sam Elliott, "This is a very exciting time to be joining EPIC, particularly in a national business development leadership role. Pete Garvey and the EPIC Executive Team are keenly focused on further enhancing the rate of EPIC's organic growth, which already outpaces most other US retail brokers. With the strategic and financial support of Oakhill Capital Partners, we see this as highly achievable, and expect to again double revenues over the next 3-5 years."

Sam Elliott can be reached at:
Email: sam.elliott@EPICbrokers.com
Cell Phone: (310) 993-1428.

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 http://www.epicbrokers.com/.

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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.

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

FormFree Appoints Housing Finance Authority Faith Schwartz to Board of Directors

ATHENS, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- FormFree(R) 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. Principal and founder of Housing Finance System Strategies, a housing finance strategic advisory firm, Schwartz also serves as a senior advisor to the leadership team of Accenture Credit Services.

In 2007, Schwartz was recruited to lead HOPE NOW, an alliance formed by the U.S. Secretary of the Treasury in response to the housing market crisis. As HOPE NOW's executive director, a position she refers to as a "career highlight," Schwartz assembled a coalition of government agencies, lending institutions, nonprofits and housing trades. Schwartz has also held executive-level roles at CoreLogic and Freddie Mac.

Recognized by Mortgage Banking magazine as one of its 20 Distinguished Industry Women, Schwartz was also named one of HousingWire's 2012 Women of Influence and is a recipient of a lifetime achievement award from the Five Star Institute. She actively serves on the boards of Hope LoanPort (HLP), the National Fair Housing Alliance (NFHA), Riskspan and Saint Anselm's Abbey School. She holds a master's degree in business administration from the University of Pittsburgh and a bachelor's degree in accounting from Shippensburg State College.

"FormFree's data-driven solutions have found a unique toehold in the mortgage industry and have the potential to transform the broader financial services landscape," said Schwartz. "Automated verification of borrower assets, employment and income makes lending simple and secure for everyone involved. I look forward to being part of a growing company that is shaping the future of lending."

About FormFree:

FormFree(R) is a fintech company whose market-leading AccountChek(R) reports are used by hundreds of lenders nationwide to verify borrower assets, employment and income in minutes. With FormFree, lenders can delight customers with a paperless experience and reduce origination timelines by up to 20 days. FormFree offers automated analysis and standardized delivery to lenders and their investors using a secure ReIssueKey(TM). To date, AccountChek has securely placed more than one million asset reports for over 1,000 U.S. lenders. A HousingWire TECH100(TM) company for four consecutive years, FormFree is based in Athens, Georgia.

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

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*Photo Caption: Housing Finance Authority Faith Schwartz Joins FormFree Board.

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.

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

TRK Connection Hires David Pack as Product Manager

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah /ScoopCloud/ -- TRK Connection (TRK), 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.

"Automation and improving loan quality continue to be at the top of lenders' lists of priorities, which has driven demand significantly for TRK's suite of solutions, especially Insight RDM," said Teri Sundh, CEO of TRK Connection. "Bringing an experienced technical and support manager like Dave on board enables TRK to deliver outstanding customer service while continuing to expand our footprint in the mortgage marketplace."

Prior to joining TRK, Pack supported and implemented products for Silicon Valley-based Oracle America and Workday, Inc. He also served as a project manager and account technical manager for several technology firms in the Salt Lake City area.

"Having previously worked with the TRK team, I was familiar with their commitment to delivering innovative, useful technology solutions and was eager to play a role in that effort by supporting the Insight RDM platform," Pack said. "Working for Silicon Valley-based, Fortune 500 companies was exciting and educational, but I thrive more in an agile environment. I look forward to applying the lessons learned in my most recent positions to ensure TRK's existing customers are able to maximize the value of Insight RDM."

About TRK Connection:

Founded in 2013, TRK Connection prides itself on its ability to develop technologies that allow businesses to surpass their organizational needs and meet their business objectives. As an innovator in the mortgage origination and quality assurance space, TRK continues to develop and refine solutions geared to promote and strengthen the loan origination process, pre/post-close loan audits and the defect remediation process.

Currently, TRK offers solutions that support Mortgage Audit & Quality Control (Insight Risk & Defect Management(TM)), Loan Origination Vendor Management (Core Connect(TM)), Complete LOS Connectivity Platforms and more. For more information, visit http://trkconnection.com.

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.

Related link: http://trkconnection.com/

Cloudvirga Names Stephen DeSantis as Chief Financial Officer

IRVINE, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Cloudvirga(TM), 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.

DeSantis has more than two decades of financial management experience in the technology sector. Over the course of his career, he has raised more than $250 million, taken two companies public and sold three companies.

Most recently, DeSantis was CFO for ShiftPixy(R) (NASDAQ:PIXY), a disruptive human capital management services provider revolutionizing employment in the Gig Economy. ShiftPixy completed its initial public offering in June.

Prior to joining ShiftPixy, DeSantis was CFO for Predixion Software, a predictive analytics software company acquired by Greenwave Systems and Jvion Technologies. He has also held CFO roles for data warehouse solutions developer DATAllegro (acquired by Microsoft) and inventory management solutions providers Nexiant and TCI Solutions (acquired by Retalix).

"Steve's track record of success in growing tech companies is truly impressive. He's the ideal leader to steer Cloudvirga's financial strategy as we continue to grow rapidly," said Cloudvirga CEO Michael Schreck.

"A unique combination of mortgage expertise and technical chops enables Cloudvirga to deliver a best-in-class digital mortgage platform that three of the country's top eight lenders trust," said DeSantis. "My focus will be on mapping a financial strategy that positions Cloudvirga for continued exponential growth."

Just last week, Cloudvirga announced the addition of five top-30 lenders to its client roster. The company has raised more than $25 million in two funding rounds and has the support of both leading venture capital firms and some of the industry's largest lenders.

DeSantis is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and holds a bachelor's degree in business and accounting and a master's degree in business administration, both from the University of Southern California (USC) Marshall School of Business. He spent his early career as a staff auditor for Coopers & Lybrand.

About Cloudvirga(TM):

Cloudvirga's intelligent mortgage point-of-sale (POS) platforms uniquely combine a world-class borrower experience with a truly digital lender platform that radically cuts overall loan costs, increases transparency and reduces the time to close a loan. Founded by top fintech veterans with a track record of building successful mortgage technologies, Cloudvirga's initial customer roster includes eight of the top 40 non-bank mortgage originators. To date, Cloudvirga has raised over $25 million from some of the country's top lenders and venture capital firms.

For more information, visit http://www.cloudvirga.com/ or follow Cloudvirga on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/7577062/.

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*Photo Caption: Cloudvirga has appointed Steve DeSantis as its new chief financial officer.

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.

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

OpenClose Adds New Hires to its Software Development Team

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- OpenClose(R), 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.

Gary Meink was recruited from D+H and Mortgagebot where he spent more than eleven years working to help build out and enhance various components of the LOS and point-of-sale solutions. He has extensive industry experience working at a number of different mortgage technology firms that are integrated with the OpenClose platform.

Beau D'Amore joins OpenClose, previously working as a .NET engineer at RADIAL (formerly eBay Enterprises), a provider of omni-channel eCommerce technology and operations solutions. D'Amore holds broad experience working with leading-edge, highly contemporary technology both as a software developer and architect.

Jamal Waring also joins OpenClose, previously serving as a senior application developer at several multi-faceted organizations. Waring has a wide range of experience working with different programming languages, software engineering tools, mobile technologies and product development. In particular, he has been the lead architect and developer on numerous projects for custom built back-office systems, front-end applications, web portals, complex workflows, process automation, data analytics, reporting and more.

In addition, Christopher Price was added to the OpenClose development team, providing vast experience as a highly skilled software engineer with an emphasis in security and enterprise development. He is well-versed in SaaS and Cloud architecture and development as well as responsive front-end design. Christopher has worked on many large-scale projects involving tightening security levels and vulnerability prevention, taking the lead role in project planning and software development.

"We are pleased to welcome Gary, Beau, Jamal and Christopher to our development team and expect them to have an immediate impact on advancing our mortgage software solutions," stated Jason Regalbuto, CEO and CTO at OpenClose. "OpenClose is committed to constantly innovating, adding new features/functionality to products and expanding our overall solution suite. The addition of top-tier development talent gives us the bandwidth to continue to enhance existing products and develop new solutions, delivering increased value to our customer base."

Earlier this year OpenClose reported an unprecedented 30 percent growth rate from 2015 to 2016 and is currently on track to have another impressive year in 2017. The primary growth driver is an increasing demand for its 100 percent web-based, multi-channel LenderAssist(TM) LOS from lenders that are dissatisfied with their existing platform and poor customer support.

All four new hires will work on the LenderAssist LOS as well as other modular mortgage software solutions offered by OpenClose to mortgage bankers, credit unions, banks, conduit aggregators and other lending entities. As it continues with expansion efforts, OpenClose is also hiring integration specialists, technical support staff, enterprise sales associates and a business development executive.

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) mortgage software solutions provider that cost effectively delivers its platform on a software-as-a-service (SaaS) basis. The company provides a variety of 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.

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

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.

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

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.

Utelogy provides Software-Defined audiovisual (SDAV) technology for control management, analytics and services for smart classrooms, conference rooms and video-conference rooms. To provide customers with an excellent experience, Utelogy has hired Luc Rivetti as an inside solution sales consultant.

"The growth of the Utelogy team serves as a visible sign of the success we are enjoying in our field," said Frank Pellkofer, CEO of Utelogy. "It's wonderful to bring bright young people on board to work with and learn from our veteran staff, as we invest in better services for both internal and external customers."

Luc is a recent graduate of the University of California Santa Cruz where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Business Management Economics & Technology Information Management. Luc excelled in his studies gaining inclusion on the Dean's Honor List from Spring 2016 to Spring 2017 and participated in a study abroad program at the University of Melbourne. Luc enjoys soccer and was a member of the champion intramural soccer team in 2014, 2015, and 2017.

Utelogy was recently included in the SCN (System Contractor News) 2017 Products of the Year. SCN showcases the new and innovative technology that are redefining the AV industry. Earlier this year earned AV Technology Best of Show Winner at InfoComm 2017.

About Utelogy Corporation:

Started in 2009, Utelogy Corporation publishes an enterprise technology control and management platform without limits. Utelogy is a flexible, scalable software solution for control and management of AV systems that puts the power in the hands of the user. Learn more: https://www.utelogy.com/.

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.

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

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.

CRCD was established in 2005 by community leaders in an effort to bring resources to underserved youth in South LA including workforce development and education programs, permanent supportive and affordable housing, as well as opportunities to serve and lead in their own neighborhoods. CRCD has connected more than 2,950 young people with diplomas, jobs, and housing; currently manages a combined investment of $103 million in South LA real estate with their partners; and runs City of Los Angeles Economic and Workforce Development Department sponsored WorkSource and YouthSource centers that support low-income individuals with job placement and workforce training.

Angela LoBue brings to CRCD extensive experience having worked directly with children, youth, and young adults experiencing the child welfare, juvenile justice, and mental health systems in the San Francisco Bay Area, Angela saw firsthand the impact of these systems on the development and success of youth and young adults and the communities where they live. She saw that real change requires comprehensive partnership and collaboration across sectors, and sees her role as a navigator to implement these resources in the community.

As Chief Operating Officer at CRCD, Angela will oversee the strategic integration and coordination of CRCD's departments, with a focus on sustainable growth and impact. Prior to joining the team at CRCD, Angela served as the Youth Systems Integration Manager at the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA), where she oversaw the development, implementation, and programs that make up the coordinated entry system for youth in the Los Angeles Continuum of Care. Angela first began working with CRCD as a Program Manager in the Los Angeles office of CSH, where she managed the local transition age youth (TAY) initiatives, which aimed to better understand the model of Permanent Supportive Housing for TAY, in the context of tenant characteristics, support service needs, and outcomes.

Alejandro Martinez has dedicated his professional career to ensuring that underserved communities have access to quality affordable housing and appropriate supportive services in Boyle Heights, East Los Angeles and throughout the City and County of Los Angeles. Developing affordable housing in these communities has been a great tool to revitalize the built environment but also the human spirit, which in turn engages people in communities to build civic and social engagement.

In his most recent position as VP of Real Estate at East LA Community Corporation (ELACC), Alejandro served as Vice President of Real Estate and Asset Management. The ELACC Real Estate Department developed a variety of project types from single family subdivisions, permanent supportive housing, to large family affordable rental housing projects by accessing local, state and federal programs. During his tenure at ELACC, he developed over $250M in affordable housing projects as the Chief Real Estate and Economic Development Officer Alejandro will oversee all CRCD real estate functions including ways to increase affordable housing in South Los Angeles and ways to boost economic investments in the business and residential corridors of the area.

"We are very excited to announce the addition of Angela and Alejandro to our executive team," commented Mark Wilson, Executive Director of CRCD. "The expertise that they each bring to the organization will support our ongoing efforts to expand programs and our service areas. We look forward to working with them and our exceptional community leaders who have demonstrated their dedication to our shared mission."

For more information about CRCD and their programs visit http://www.coalitionrcd.org/.

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.

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

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. He's a University of Minnesota School of Medicine graduate and did his post-graduate training at Stanford University School of Medicine.

He started his career as one of the youngest professors at UC Davis School of Medicine and while there became the vice chair and program director for the Department of Pathology Residency Training Program. He's clearly dedicated his professional life to academic medicine.

"We specifically created this position for Dr. Ramsamooj," Agata Everest, the foundation's chair, says. "And, we're so excited about how well his breadth of practical experiences and knowledge match with our mission statement."

With multiple published research papers under his belt, and as a holder of medical patents, Dr. Ramsamooj has the professional savvy to oversee and grow The Everest Foundation's ambitious research initiatives which are spread to medical schools from east to west.

"His academic insight will ensure the continued growth of the foundation's Everest Scholars program too," Everest adds. "His innovative and respected initiatives have helped medical school students and graduates, worldwide, to develop footing in research laboratories as well as some of the top U.S. schools of medicine.

Everest Scholars who have applied themselves have received merits and awards, research funding and medical residency training spots in teaching hospitals.

About The Everest Foundation:

The Everest Foundation is a Los Angeles-based, non-profit organization grounded in the vision and innovation of Dr. Edwin A.D. Everest and his impact on the medical community. It strives to change the future of medicine by instituting several global initiatives such as research, GME and venture philanthropy.

It helps underserved communities around the world by placing its resident physicians in places that need direct medical care. With the rapid advancement of medical technology, it's critical to be on the cutting-edge of medical innovation and to use these advances to change the world.

The Everest Foundation has committed, and continues to commit, millions of dollars to meet the funding needs of innovative research initiatives, medical resident placement and support to underserved communities.

Carrying on the tradition of care, compassion and hope for the future of medicine, The Everest Foundation strives to be "Part of the Cure."

For organizations, teaching hospitals, medical schools or health systems that are interested in an alliance with The Everest Foundation, visit: https://www.theeverestfoundation.org/ or call: 310-477-7800.

Media Contact:
Craig Meier
of The Everest Foundation
+1-310-477-7800
cmeier@theeverestfoundation.org

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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.

Related link: http://theeverestfoundation.org/

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.

Stevens has been in the mortgage industry since 2009 and has held board positions with NAMB since 2012. He has also been involved in the Utah County Planning Commission, and is actively involved in numerous state and local community efforts.

As president, Stevens is spearheading NAMB's overall strategies to grow the organization's reach by expanding its membership and enhancing the opportunities it makes available to members, homeowners and the mortgage industry's community of individual loan originators and small to midsize businesses.

"The majority of mortgages in the U.S. are originated by small to midsize businesses, yet most of the industry isn't aware of how much collective power we have when we come together as a group," said Stevens. "My main priorities this year are to raise awareness of NAMB and NAMB's efforts, to grow our membership, and to leverage our power to make even more positive changes for the brokers, bankers and businesses we represent, as well as for all American homeowners, loan originators and small to midsize mortgage companies."

Stevens' mission this year is to "educate, advocate and empower." As part of this mission, he has developed strategies to expand NAMB's education programs and advocacy efforts, further strengthen its relationships with state "-AMB" associations, and expand awareness of the diversity of its target member base, which includes mortgage brokers, bankers and businesses.

"I'm proud and honored to be named president of this organization and I'm excited about the changes we can make in the coming 12 months," said Stevens. "Our goal is to make it even easier for our members to have a voice, be represented, and deliver the quality of services that protect homeowners and new homebuyers."

NAMB was established in 1973 and is the largest mortgage-related individual member-based organization in the U.S. All board members at NAMB are volunteers in one year appointments.

About NAMB - The Association of Mortgage Professionals:

Since 1973, NAMB has been the voice of independent mortgage professionals nationwide. NAMB offers professional education and certification programs for its members and advocates for common sense legislation and regulation aimed at helping consumers and improving business conditions for small businesses, independent mortgage companies and licensed mortgage loan originators. John G. Stevens is the current president of NAMB.

For more information, visit http://namb.org/ or follow @NAMBpros.

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.

Related link: http://namb.org/

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.

Wholley, who has an expansive career in the financial services industry, joins Pendo after spending the last 5 years at First American Mortgage Solutions in their National and Mid-Market division. Throughout his successful sales career, he has led numerous sales teams as well as built and sold a technology company that serviced the financial industry.

"Paul is a proven leader with a commitment to building strong, successful client relationships," said Jeff Sandman, co-founder. "His industry reputation, entrepreneurial drive and scale of experience are huge assets for Pendo as we continue to grow and expand our national presence."

In addition, Steve Rouse has joined Pendo's sales team as Regional Account Executive for the Midwest. He comes to Pendo with more than 25 years of mortgage industry experience after working with companies such as Verus, First American Mortgage Solutions and Credit Suisse.

"Steve is a great addition to our sales team. His enthusiasm, honesty and client dedication are core traits we look for when selecting team members," noted Paul Wholley, VP of Sales. "In addition, his vast industry experience, especially in the Midwest, will help us build upon many great client relationships and open doors for new ones."

About Pendo:

Pendo is a nationwide appraisal management company based in Lee's Summit, Missouri. The company was co-founded by two successful tech professionals, Jeff Sandman and Mike Peck, specifically to disrupt the appraisal management segment using advanced technology and severely elevated service standards.

The company's proprietary QC technology boasts numerous unique features that assure the highest levels of quality and compliance, while also reducing wait times, elevating service levels, boosting client engagement, and minimizing redundant activities. Pendo was founded in 2009 and is licensed to conduct business in all 50 states.

For more information, visit http://www.pendomanagement.com/, email contact@pendomanagement.com or call 816-332-6627.

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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.

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

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.

"Bob's rich experience in both audiovisual technology as well as international business relationships will immediately give Utelogy the representation we want in the global market," said Frank Pellkofer, Utelogy Co-Founder and CEO. "Utelogy is pleased to add a 'Hall of Famer' to our leadership team."

In 2016, Mr. Sharp was inducted into SCN's (System Contractor News) prestigious 'Hall of Fame' for having spearheaded the paradigm shift of delivering high quality audio and video over standard network infrastructure.

"Nine years ago, I introduced Networked AV to our industry with the SVSi system. Now I want to complete the story and make sure my efforts come full circle by spearheading the migration from hardware control and proprietary programming to a comprehensive software-based platform," said Mr. Sharp. "I'm aware of the competition and strongly believe that Utelogy has the maturity and vision to be the best solution for the AV market and the only system deployable at an Enterprise level."

Mr. Sharp's sales and marketing career has focused on all global regions with a particular emphasis on Asia Pacific and China. He has worked for companies such as Marron-Carrel, 3Dlabs, Creative Labs (Singapore), SVSi, and most recently Harman International.

Mr. Sharp's interest in photography, film animation and special effects, computer graphics and audio-visual technologies has spanned 40 years. The youngest-ever National President of the Master Photographer's Association in the United Kingdom, today Mr. Sharp continues to be a passionate photographer.

About Utelogy Corporation:

Utelogy Corporation publishes an enterprise technology control and management platform for higher education, corporations and emergency response centers. Utelogy is a flexible, scalable software solution for control, management, and analytics of AV systems that puts the power in the hands of the user. For more information, visit https://www.utelogy.com/.

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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.

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

NAMB Appoints Valerie Saunders as Its New Executive Director

WASHINGTON, D.C. /ScoopCloud/ -- NAMB, the organization that represents the interests of individual mortgage loan originators and small to mid-size mortgage businesses, today announced that it has appointed Valerie Saunders as the organization's new executive director.

In her role as executive director, Saunders is responsible for directing the day-to-day operations that support the organization's goals to increase its footprint among its target member base of mortgage brokers, mortgage bankers and mortgage businesses. Her role will involve collaborating with NAMB's board to develop strategies, and developing and implementing processes that bring those strategies to fruition.

Saunders previously served as vice president of NAMB and has been with the organization, both as a member and as a board member, for over 15 years. In addition to her role as NAMB's executive director, Saunders is vice president of Florida-based mortgage brokerage RE Financial Services, Inc.

"NAMB has experienced a great resurgence over the past several years, and our goal is to build upon that momentum and continue to grow our member base," said Saunders. "A lot of originators and mortgage businesses don't realize how much NAMB membership can protect their interests and increase opportunities for them. We have aggressive goals for educating our target members and growing the number of people who benefit from NAMB's offerings."

"Valerie has a proven track record of creating programs that benefit members and homeowners, as well as NAMB," said Fred Kreger, president of NAMB. "We're looking forward to further leveraging her knowledge, creativity and vision in growing our member base and NAMB's influence in the coming year."

NAMB is the largest mortgage-related individual member-based organization in the U.S. and was established in 1973. In addition to educational opportunities and business resources, NAMB actively lobbies and advocates for originators and homeowners on both state and national levels. NAMB's membership includes brokers, bankers and businesses that include individual originators and small to midsize organizations.

ABOUT NAMB:
NAMB has been representing the interests of small mortgage businesses, mortgage loan originators and their clients since 1973. The organization represents loan originators in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, and supports its members through initiatives and opportunities that help increase productivity and lower business costs, such as education, training and advocacy. NAMB offers rigorous certification programs that support the highest levels of professional knowledge and education. Its lobbying and advocacy efforts focus on national and state issues.

For more information, visit http://namb.org/ or follow @NAMBpros.

NAMB, the organization that represents the interests of individual mortgage loan originators and small to mid-size mortgage businesses, today announced that it has appointed Valerie Saunders as the organization's new executive director.

Related link: http://namb.org/

EPIC adds Broker-Producer Tim House in Fresno, California Office

FRESNO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Tim House has joined the firm as a Property & Casualty Insurance Broker/Producer in EPIC's Fresno, California office.

House will be responsible for new business development and the design and management of property & casualty insurance and risk management programs for clients in a wide range of industries. He will report to Terri Parreira, Managing Principal of EPIC's Fresno operations.

Said Brian Quinn, President of EPIC's Pacific Central Region, "We are excited to add Tim to our growing operations serving Fresno and the Central Valley Region. His discipline, strong consulting skills and history of customer service excellence will be of great value to our EPIC clients."

A life-long Central Valley native, House attended Oakdale High School where he played football and earned multiple honors, including being recognized as an All State running back. He continued his athletic pursuits in college, first throwing discus at Modesto Junior College and then playing football at California State University, Fresno.

Tim House can be reached at:
EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants
tim.house [at] epicbrokers.com
559-451-3205 direct

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 1,000 team members operating from 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 approaching $300 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 http://www.epicbrokers.com/.

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*Photo Caption: Tim House has joined EPIC as a Property & Casualty Insurance Broker/Producer.

EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants (EPIC), a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Tim House has joined the firm as a Property and Casualty Insurance Broker/Producer in EPIC's Fresno, California office.

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

ECHO Connection – Cannabinoid-Based Education, Collaboration and Hope – Non-Profit Charitable Org Appoints New CEO Andrea Barnes

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- ECHO Connection, a non-profit charitable organization dedicated to educating the world, hosting collaborative platforms, and providing hope for those in need of cannabinoid-based therapies, announced today that it has appointed Andrea Barnes as its new CEO and President. ECHO Connection also announced that Barnes will be speaking about the charity's work in guiding families seeking the therapeutic effects of cannabinoids by connecting them with resources that can help at the 4th Annual Cannabis World Congress & Business Exposition (CWCBE) in Boston, Massachusetts on Thursday, October 5 at 10 a.m.

Barnes brings more than 30 years of experience leading local, national and international causes to her new role as ECHO Connection's CEO and President. Currently, Barnes also serves as CEO of the corporate philanthropy, fundraising and education consulting company The Giving Principles.

"I am excited to be taking on this new leadership role at ECHO Connection to help the organization deliver on its mission of changing lives with cannabinoid therapies," Barnes said. "My personal mission is to create unprecedented support for good in the world.

"I am extremely impressed by what ECHO Connection has accomplished thus far in providing families with loved ones suffering with debilitating neurological disorders such as epilepsy, autism, and other conditions with financial assistance, medical referrals, and access to cannabinoid products all through charitable donations."

Barnes will be speaking on the "Patient and Caregiver" panel at the CWCBE at 10 a.m. on Thursday, October 5 at the John Hynes Convention Center in Boston about how ECHO Connection is providing support for special case families that count on cannabinoids.

Barnes has also served as the Executive Director of the MORE Project, Senior Vice President for Globus Relief, Director of Development for the Waterford School, and General Manager of the Gina Bachauer International Piano Foundation. She holds a bachelor's and master of fine arts degree from the University of Utah.

ECHO Connection strives to impact the world through three comprehensive programs:
EDUCATION - Learn about the medical benefits of cannabinoids.

COLLABORATION - Join a growing cannabinoid community.

HOPE - Provide relief to families suffering from serious medical conditions.

About ECHO Connection:
ECHO Connection is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization dedicated to supplying cannabinoid-based education, open-ended collaboration between doctors and patients, and hope to families facing serious medical conditions.

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

Follow us on social media:
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/myechoconnection/

Twitter - https://twitter.com/echoconnection1

Information on the 4th Annual Cannabis World Congress and Business Exposition: http://www.cwcbexpo.com/overview-boston-2017/

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ECHO Connection, a non-profit charitable organization dedicated to educating the world, hosting collaborative platforms, and providing hope for those in need of cannabinoid-based therapies, announced today that it has appointed Andrea Barnes as its new CEO and President. Barnes will be speaking about the charity's work in guiding families seeking the therapeutic effects of cannabinoids by connecting them with resources that can help at the 4th Annual Cannabis World Congress & Business Exposition (CWCBE) in Boston.

Related link: https://echoconnection.org/

Capacity appoints Darren Lavelle new Vice President of Client Services

NORTH BRUNSWICK, N.J. /ScoopCloud/ -- Capacity LLC, trusted leaders in order fulfillment, e-commerce, and electronic data interchange (EDI), is proud to announce the appointment of Darren Lavelle to the position of Vice President of Client Services.

As the fulfillment partner of choice for household names and global brands, Capacity is expected to deliver seamless experiences for customers who order products from those high-profile clients. Even with the company's new order management systems in place and more than 10 million orders shipped as of last year, Capacity is facing a more competitive fulfillment sector than ever before. Client communication and customer experience are more business critical than ever before.

Co-founder and CSO of Capacity LLC, Thom Campbell, summarized the importance of his company's newest hire: "We are very excited to announce this addition, as Darren brings decades of leadership experience helping his teams deliver outstanding service. His record at companies like Pitney Bowes and Mimeo.com is notable for delighted clients and team members alike, and his experience gives us a significant advantage as we move into another record year."

Lavelle brings with him decades of experience, leading global customer service teams in the U.S., Europe and India. He brings a practical knowledge of CRM platforms, critical timelines, and supply chain complexity. Lavelle holds a BS in Business Administration from the University of Southern California and an MBA from the University of Arizona. Critically for his position, he understands what people want and how to satisfy those desires through operational performance and exemplary service.

The decision to add a dedicated Vice President of Client Services to the leadership team embodies Capacity's commitment to customer experience. The company is fully focused on meeting the goal of its tagline, "fulfillment delivered," and is confident the appointment of Darren Lavelle will benefit both clients and colleagues to that end.

For more information about Capacity, visit http://www.capacityllc.com/.

To connect with a Capacity fulfillment expert, call (732) 745-7770 and select option 3 or visit http://www.capacityllc.com/contact.

About Capacity LLC:

Since 1999, Capacity LLC has been offering expert order fulfillment services, warehousing, value-added services, assembly services, and technology solutions to businesses nationwide. Capacity LLC provides a bicoastal fulfillment solution, from four facilities in North Brunswick, N.J., and a fifth in City of Industry, Calif. These strategic locations on both coasts allow for reduced transit times, cost-effective shipping, and more flexible transportation solutions. All four facilities are close to the major ports of Los Angeles/Long Beach and Newark/New York.

Capacity LLC is cGMP certified, operates FDA registered facilities, and is NJ & CA State Board of Health approved food grade. Capacity LLC provides domestic and international distribution to companies of all sizes, from startups to household name brands who ship around the world.

Media Contact:
Rich Reba, Marketing Director
info@capacityllc.com
732-745-7770 x224

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Capacity LLC, trusted leaders in order fulfillment, e-commerce, and electronic data interchange (EDI), is proud to announce the appointment of Darren Lavelle to the position of Vice President of Client Services. The decision to add a dedicated Vice President of Client Services to the leadership team embodies Capacity's commitment to customer experience.

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

Lender Price Names Jerry L. Halbrook as CEO and Opens New $5-$10 Million Investment Round

PASADENA, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Lender Price, the emerging leader in digital mortgage lending technology, announced today that it has named veteran mortgage industry executive Jerry Halbrook as its CEO and has opened a fresh round of equity funding to fuel its growth trajectory.

"Adding a CEO of Jerry Halbrook's caliber validates the Lender Price vision and strategy for mortgage lending transformation through a technologically superior digital POS and PPE platform that offers unprecedented business analytics," said Lender Price lead investor Kevin Costner. "The mortgage industry is eager to embrace the promise of digital disruption, and Lender Price is strategically positioned to fulfill on that promise."

Jerry Halbrook's nearly 35 years of financial services industry experience includes most recently serving as president of the Origination Technology and Enterprise Business Intelligence divisions of Black Knight Financial Services, Inc. Prior to Black Knight, he has held numerous executive level positions at Prudential Home Mortgage, Bank of America, CitiMortgage, Nexstar Financial and Deloitte & Touche.

"I joined Lender Price due to its superior technology capabilities, which provide our customers with a competitive advantage," said Halbrook. "Lender Price's fully configurable digital lending platform and pricing engine allow our customers to achieve an omni-channel customer strategy with a superior borrower experience and a superior loan officer and third-party origination partner experience."

"Further, Lender Price's technology platforms allow our customers to achieve maximum flexibility to adjust to changing market conditions and to lower their overall total cost of ownership as compared to competing products," Halbrook added.

"For an investor like me that wants to be in on the early stages of a business poised to transform an industry that is critical to the U.S. economy and touches the lives and financial aspirations of millions of citizens, Lender Price is ideally positioned with a proven product, seasoned leadership and unparalleled marketing acumen," said Costner.

"I am very pleased to have Jerry lead Lender Price into the next phase of our business model," said Lender Price Co-founder, President and CIO Dawar Alimi. "Jerry's knowledge and experience will be invaluable in leading the company through our accelerated growth and market penetration."

Lender Price is opening a new round of equity investment financing at this time to expand its capacity to support implementation of new customers, according to Halbrook.

"The Lender Price products have been so well received by the mortgage and consumer lending industries that our sales pipeline is overflowing and demand for implementation services is expanding rapidly," he said.

About Lender Price:
Lender Price is a California-based technology innovator and developer of an industry leading digital lending technology platform and product, pricing and eligibility engine, supporting omni-channel strategies, full mobile functionality and real time pricing analytics delivered on a state of the art cloud based technology platform.

For more information, visit https://lenderprice.com/ or send email to: Contact@LenderPrice.com.

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Lender Price, the emerging leader in digital mortgage lending technology, announced today that it has named veteran mortgage industry executive Jerry Halbrook as its CEO and has opened a fresh round of equity funding to fuel its growth trajectory.

Related link: https://lenderprice.com/

The Mortgage Collaborative Names Rich Swerbinsky as its Chief Operating Officer

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation's only independent mortgage cooperative, today announced it has promoted Rich Swerbinsky to the role of Chief Operating Officer.

Having served as its executive vice president of national sales and strategic alliances since 2015, Rich Swerbinsky will now serve TMC as its COO. Swerbinsky will continue to oversee national sales and strategic alliances as part of his new responsibility.

"Under Rich's leadership over the past two and a half years, TMC has experienced tremendous growth and market adoption. Working with a talented group of TMC staff, he has done an exceptional job of bringing on some of the best and brightest mortgage lenders in the country," said Jim Park, CEO of TMC. "In his new role at TMC, I know Rich will continue to create a unique and supportive environment for our lender members and build lasting relationships with our strategic partners."

The Mortgage Collaborative network is more than 116 lenders strong, with an aggregate annual origination volume of nearly $200 billion. The network caters to lenders of all sizes, with a strong mix of independent mortgage brokers, community banks and depositories.

About The Mortgage Collaborative:
Based in San Diego, The Mortgage Collaborative was founded in 2013 to empower mortgage lenders across the country with better financial execution, reduced costs, enhanced expertise, 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: http://www.mortgagecollaborative.com/.

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The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation's only independent mortgage cooperative, today announced it has promoted Rich Swerbinsky to the role of Chief Operating Officer. Having served as its executive vice president of national sales and strategic alliances since 2015, Rich Swerbinsky will now serve TMC as its COO.

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

A Shift in Philly Suburbs Real Estate: Independent Brokerages on the Rise Over Franchises

EXTON, Pa. /ScoopCloud/ -- Springer Realty Group is an up-and-coming independent brokerage that serves clients throughout Pennsylvania. This year alone, they have grown by nearly 50-percent, and they recently opened their fourth office in Blue Bell. Top Chester County PA Realtor Don Dowd is one of the agents that has joined SRG during the past year.

Dowd had been a RE/MAX agent for several years, and had consistently ranked in the top 5 out of over 3,400 agents in the Pennsylvania and Delaware regions. When he left RE/MAX at the end of 2016, he was third in sales overall. With this type of success, many in the business wondered why he would leave an established franchise brand for an independent.

"When I made the move to SRG, I was skeptical," Dowd says. "But I interviewed many other independent agents before I made the switch, and I found that it didn't have any impact at all on their business. At the end of the day, no matter what brokerage you're with, your listings still go from the MLS to the Internet Data Exchange (IDX), meaning they will end up on all the major real estate websites, like Realtor.com, Trulia and Zillow, and hundreds of other sites where the buyers are searching."

Dowd has consistently remained one of the top selling agents in the region because he employs "out of the box" marketing methods both online and offline. And he says the move from franchise to independent has freed up more money to invest in marketing, allowing him to better serve his clients.

"My move over to SRG has reduced my operating costs by two-thirds, saving me more than $10,000 per year," Dowd continues. "This gives me more money to invest in marketing, which gives my clients greater exposure and helps ensure a more timely and successful transaction. Our industry is shifting increasingly from brick and mortar to online, and these days, buyers aren't coming to your office unless it's for a settlement. Back in the 70s and 80s, it might have made sense to have a large, expensive office on the corner of Main St and 1st Ave, but today, this is wasted overhead that should be redirected into your marketing budget."

Dowd also likes the flexibility of the independent brokerage business model, which he says can work for all types of agents.

"SRG's business model is perfect for the established agent who wants to pay only $295 per month and keep 100-percent of the commission earned. But it's also perfect for the agent who is just starting out and can choose the option to pay no monthly fees, $595 per transaction, and keep 100-percent of the commission. Every 6 months, the agent has the option to switch plans based on their current business needs. This plan is better than opening your own brokerage, and it works well because of a large volume of agents."

The rapid growth of Springer Realty Group is not an aberration. In late 2015, Inman reported a major shift from franchises toward independent brokerages within the real estate industry. In fact, the majority of real estate agents in the U.S. (roughly 55-percent) are now with independent brokerages. Two of the major reasons cited in the report were local control of branding, and technology that allows independents to develop unique and profitable business models that can quickly adapt to local market conditions.

"Our agents have the freedom to grow their businesses the way they want, and they are given the flexibility to adapt in real time to conditions on the ground," says Dave Springer, owner of Springer Realty Group. "Our fees are also far lower than the national brands, which keeps our agents' operating costs reasonable, allowing them to put more of their hard-earned dollars into marketing."

With technology continually evolving and our society becoming increasingly digital, the trend toward independent brokerages looks like it is here to stay. And with more real estate agents embracing this model, companies like SRG are likely to experience exponential growth for the foreseeable future.

About Springer Realty Group:
Springer Realty Group is a locally-owned, non-franchise brokerage that was founded in 2009. SRG has experienced strong growth since its founding, and this year they have grown by nearly 50-percent. SRG runs a nimble and streamlined operation leveraging the most advanced technology and marketing methods to maintain a competitive edge within the marketplace. They have top area agents, an in-house design team, and social media experts who work synergistically to deliver optimal results for clients.

Contact:
Dave Springer
Springer Realty Group
740 Springdale Dr., Suite 100
Exton, PA 19341
Mobile: 610-202-2859
Office: 484-498-4000
dspringer@springerrealtygroup.com
http://www.springerrealtygroup.com

About Don Dowd Top Realtor Exton PA:
Don Dowd is a real estate agent for Springer Realty Group and member of the prestigious National Association of Realtors. Don has been in sales for almost his entire adult life and began his career in real estate at age 22. From 2010 through 2016, Don was consistently one of the top-ranked RE/MAX agents in the Philadelphia and Delaware areas. In 2017, he joined SRG and is currently on pace to well exceed his sales totals from any of the previous years.

Contact:
Don Dowd
740 Springdale Dr., Suite 100
Exton, PA 19341
Mobile: 610-497-2000
Office: 484-498-4000
DonDowd72@yahoo.com
http://www.dondowdhomes.com/

Springer Realty Group is an up-and-coming independent brokerage that serves clients throughout Pennsylvania. This year alone, they have grown by nearly 50-percent, and they recently opened their fourth office in Blue Bell. Top Chester County PA Realtor Don Dowd is one of the agents that has joined SRG during the past year.

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

TRK Connection Elevates Colton Hansen to Role of Vice President of Business Development

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah /ScoopCloud/ -- TRK Connection, a leading provider of mortgage quality control and origination management solutions, announced it has promoted Colton Hansen to vice president of business development. In this new role, Hansen will be responsible for leading and executing company objectives for sales and marketing campaigns, implementing new technologies, and analyzing new opportunities.

"Colton has been with TRK from day one, and his relentless efforts in cultivating our client base and deft management of those relationships have made TRK what it is today," said Teri Sundh, CEO of TRK Connection. "I can think of no one more suited to lead TRK through its next stage of growth."

Prior to TRK, Hansen served as manager of vendor relations for Strategic Services Management (SSM Hub) and worked in a business development capacity for Salt Lake City-based Primary Residential Mortgage, Inc. from 2009 to 2012. He earned his bachelor's degree in business administration and management from the University of Utah.

"Having been here from the start, I take immense pride in what TRK has been able to accomplish in just a few short years, as we have invested considerable time and effort in collaborating with lenders to develop the Insight RDM platform," Hansen said. "The mortgage industry is hungry for a more robust, sophisticated QC audit platform, and I look forward to continuing to enable lenders to better manage their repurchase risk and improve loan quality using Insight."

About TRK Connection:

Founded in 2013, TRK Connection prides itself on its ability to develop technologies that allow businesses to surpass their organizational needs and meet their business objectives. As an innovator in the mortgage origination and quality assurance space, TRK continues to develop and refine solutions geared to promote and strengthen the loan origination process, pre/post-close loan audits and the defect remediation process.

Currently, TRK offers solutions that support Mortgage Audit & Quality Control (Insight Risk & Defect Management(TM)), Loan Origination Vendor Management (Core Connect(TM)), Complete LOS Connectivity Platforms and more. For more information, visit http://trkconnection.com.

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TRK Connection, a leading provider of mortgage quality control and origination management solutions, announced it has promoted Colton Hansen to vice president of business development. In this new role, Hansen will be responsible for leading and executing company objectives for sales and marketing campaigns, implementing new technologies, and analyzing new opportunities.

Related link: http://trkconnection.com/

VLP Law Group Announces the Return of David Jargiello as Partner and General Counsel

PALO ALTO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- VLP Law Group LLP is pleased to announce that David Jargiello has rejoined the firm as a partner in the Corporate Practice Group and the firm's General Counsel. Mr. Jargiello is a business transactional lawyer with more than 25 years' experience in San Francisco and Silicon Valley primarily representing venture capital funds, professional service firms and legal technology companies in complex corporate finance, corporate securities, fiduciary duty and risk management matters.

Mr. Jargiello is among the most experienced law firm general counsel in the country, and as such writes, speaks and consults frequently on the spectrum of professional and business matters that confront lawyers and law firms.

He is a current member of the State Bar of California's Committee on Professional Liability Insurance and a former member of its Committee on Professional Responsibility and Conduct.

Mr. Jargiello was instrumental in working with VLP's founders in the structure and formation of the firm in 2008. Since then he has continued to counsel VLP on professional responsibility, risk management and partnership matters from his own extensive solo platform. As a partner at VLP, Mr. Jargiello will continue in that role, as well as engage in a business transactional practice and a practice focused on the law governing lawyers.

"David is a valued counselor and colleague and I am very pleased that he will continue in that role as a partner and our General Counsel. We are also excited to add a Professional Responsibility and Risk Management Practice Group at VLP, which David will lead," said Cathryn Chinn, CEO of VLP Law Group LLP.

In addition to practicing law, Mr. Jargiello serves as an Adjunct Professor and Assistant Director of Business Law and Entrepreneurship at Golden Gate University where he teaches Securities Regulation, Venture Capital Financing, Transactional Drafting, and Professional Responsibility. He is also a Venture Partner at Flywheel Ventures, a seed and early-stage venture capital firm headquartered in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

"VLP was among the very first national, virtual platforms for the practice of law, and in my opinion it has developed some of the most sophisticated practice management, risk management and technological tools in the legal industry today. It is my honor to rejoin my colleagues and partners at VLP," noted Mr. Jargiello.

About VLP:
Founded in 2008, VLP is a business and transactional law firm that delivers top quality legal services from experienced attorneys through an efficient platform. The firm has a broad practice, reaching across many industry sectors, including high tech, life sciences, clean tech, retail, consumer products, edtech, and real estate. VLP has continued its strong growth, and is made up of noted attorneys with significant experience who believe VLP's unique, client-oriented model is the best platform for their practice. Our partners are regularly recognized by their peers as outstanding attorneys, and the firm has been recognized as a top company for its promotion of quality of life in the workplace.

VLP partners represent clients that vary in size from individual executives and early-stage startups to Fortune 500 companies. Our clients include public and private corporations, venture capital investors, private equity funds, educational institutions and companies, nonprofits and individuals. We provide general corporate, licensing, contract, intellectual property protection and counseling, securities regulation, financing, merger and acquisition, real estate, commercial lending, tax, employment and other legal services.

More information: https://www.vlplawgroup.com/.

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VLP Law Group LLP is pleased to announce that David Jargiello has rejoined the firm as a partner in the Corporate Practice Group and the firm's General Counsel. Mr. Jargiello is a business transactional lawyer with more than 25 years' experience in San Francisco and Silicon Valley primarily representing venture capital funds, professional service firms and legal technology companies in complex corporate finance, corporate securities, fiduciary duty and risk management matters.

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

NEXT Future Transportation Appoints Former Siemens Mobility President Oliver Hauck to Board of Advisors

SAN JOSE, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- NEXT Future Transportation, Inc. today announced the appointment of Oliver Hauck to its Board of Advisors. NEXT is commercializing the world's first patented autonomous mass-transportation and goods-movement solution based on swarms of modular self-driving vehicles.

Mr. Hauck is a globally recognized transportation industry leader, having held various executive management positions at Siemens (SI) around the world for more than three decades. He was named President and Chief Executive Officer of Siemens Transportation Systems in 2001. In 2009, Mr. Hauck was named President of Siemens Mobility, bringing together the US Transportation, Logistics and Traffic Control Businesses to form one integrated organization. Mr. Hauck led Siemens to the market leadership position for light-rail-vehicle production in North America with half the market share.

Mr. Hauck brings deep vehicle manufacturing and transportation business expertise to NEXT's Board of Advisors, coupled with an acute awareness of the importance of e-mobility in the future of transportation. Mr. Hauck is recognized for applying a "complete mobility" approach, with a focus on networking various modes of transportation to maximize the most efficient transport of people and goods.

"Oliver brings decades of expertise from the industrial vehicle manufacturing business to NEXT's Board of Advisors, having led one of the world's largest transportation companies in North America," said Emmanuele Spera, CEO, NEXT Future Transportation, Inc. "He has accumulated a deep level of industry experience overseeing the development of some of the most innovative transportation and automation products. This, along with his knowledge of large, complex manufacturing ecosystems, makes him a valuable asset to NEXT's team as we continue our mission to deliver exponential transformation to municipal mass transportation and goods movement."

"The time for intelligent electric mobility has finally arrived, and I am excited to support NEXT as the company continues to develop its innovative transportation and logistics solutions," said Hauck. "NEXT is uniquely positioned to leverage advanced manufacturing, distributed manufacturing, digitization of manufacturing operations and material science."

Mr. Hauck earned a master's degree in electrical engineering from the Technical University of Erlangen/Nuremberg, Germany.

About - NEXT Future Transportation:

NEXT is a patented advanced smart transportation and artificial intelligence system based on swarms of modular self-driving vehicles. Each module can join and detach with other modules on roads and highways. The company has created a proprietary open, bus-like environment among modules, allowing passengers to stand and walk from one module to another while in motion. To learn more, please visit: http://www.get-next.com/.

Video (YouTube): https://youtu.be/erRJNtpns00

NEXT Future Transportation, Inc. today announced the appointment of Oliver Hauck to its Board of Advisors. NEXT is commercializing the world's first patented autonomous mass-transportation and goods-movement solution based on swarms of modular self-driving vehicles.

Related link: http://www.next-future-mobility.com/

Prestigious Fitness Professionals Join the MostFit Team

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- MostFit is excited and proud to announce the onboarding of three new Brand Ambassadors who have aligned with the brand and products to enhance the MostFit team.

Helya Glen is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer with multiple specialized certifications including Yoga and RKC. Helya studied business at Cal Poly University in San Luis Obispo, Calif. As an athlete, Helya played tennis for 10 years, competed in 7 triathlons and one half-marathon. She opened her own gym, The Studio, in Ventura, Calif. in 2014 and continues to share her expertise there on healthy living and functional training. Helya plays lead in helping MostFit develop programming and new equipment. See more here: http://thestudioventura.com/

Amanda Ruller is a professional football athlete playing in the Legends Football League and for Team Canada Football. She is a Team Canada Football Worlds silver medalist and coaches athletes in speed/power training. She competes in Olympic lifting and is on her provincial team. Amanda is pursuing a career as a certified exercise physiologist and does sports broadcasting for the CFL. See more here: https://amandabolic.com/

Kasey Brown is a Certified Personal Trainer and the creator and voice behind the POWERCAKES blog and website. She's been voted Top 10 Inspiring Healthy-Living Bloggers to Follow by SELF Magazine and is a best-selling author of the book BODYpeace. Kasey has been a blogger since 2011, is the owner of True To You Fitness Personal Training, an IDEA Inspired Advisor, FitFluential and FitApproach Ambassador, has written various articles and been featured in SELF, Women's Health, Fitness Magazine & The New York Times, and has a Bachelor's Degree in Health & Physical Education. See more here https://www.powercakes.net

"I'm humbled and proud that these amazing professionals have chosen to join the MostFit Team," said Andrew Gavigan, MostFit Founder and President. "Having this expertise, in the key areas each individual brings, will help escalate the brand and company, and I'm looking forward to working with each of them to do so."

"The MostFit brand and product line is garnering so much great attention and press right now, and is poised for even more growth and expansion," said Helya. "I'm thrilled to be part of the team and help make even more people aware of these dynamic functional training tools."

About MostFit:

Founded by Andrew Gavigan in 2011, MostFit LLC provides unique, effective and efficient products to the fitness community to make optimum performance more accessible. MostFit firmly believes that accessibility is the key component to success for athletes and fitness enthusiasts at all levels. To that end, MostFit strives to make all aspects of fitness enjoyable and approachable, empowering individuals to be the "most fit" they can be.

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*Photo Caption: Clockwise, from left - Helya Glen, Kasey Brown, and Amanda Ruller.

MostFit is excited and proud to announce the onboarding of three new Brand Ambassadors who have aligned with the brand and products to enhance the MostFit team. MostFit LLC provides unique, effective and efficient products to the fitness community to make optimum performance more accessible.

Related link: https://most-fit.com/

Southeastern Oklahoma’s Brewer Realty Group Welcomes Brian Allen, Ashley McCain and Olivia Booth to Its Growing Team of Real Estate Agents

DURANT, Okla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Brewer Realty Group, a fast-growing, local real estate group started in 2013, announces the addition of Brian Allen, Ashley McCain and Olivia Booth to its Durant, Oklahoma team of REALTORS(R).

In a little over four years, Brewer Realty Group has grown rapidly, and in spite of increased competition and changes within the local housing market, Brewer Realty Group has continued to attract the attention of the local community it serves by luring the "best in the business" to their group.

Brian Allen is a homegrown product of Durant, Okla. and is well known in the local real estate community as a trusted resource. Allen is recognized for his passion for learning and genuine support of others while bringing a peace of mind to home sellers and buyers through open and honest communication, a genuine desire to serve and an unbridled enthusiasm - guiding principles for Allen and the reason for his successful career.

"I am thrilled to be joining one of the most successful and well-respected real estate groups in Durant," said Allen. "I chose to come to Brewer Realty Group because of their incredible reach across the region, their desire to sacrificially serve their customers, and the high caliber talent of my colleagues. I look forward serving alongside like-minded high integrity agents. I decided to bring it home to Brewer!"

Ashley McCain discovered the community of Durant, Oklahoma during her collegiate years at Southeastern Oklahoma State University. It was there she met the love of her life Brandon whom she would marry and raise her young daughter Sophia. McCain's personal experience with a real estate agent when she was buying her first home was a catalyst for her decision to offer the same kind of dedication to her clients as a real estate associate.

"I was inspired to pursue a position in real estate because of the experience we had when buying our first home in Dallas," said McCain. "Our realtor patiently walked us through every step of buying and selling, taking time along the way to educate us and make sure that we were well-informed. It was clear to us that he cared about our best interests, and this left a very positive impression. This kind of dedication is exactly what I will strive to provide."

Olivia Booth is proud to say she has lived in Durant since childhood. She grew up in Durant completing High School at Victory Life Academy and graduating from Southeastern Oklahoma State University with her Bachelor's degree. Everyone who knows her can tell you she loves Durant and its surrounding communities.

"Working in real estate has been a dream of mine since I was young and I am very excited to be a part of the buying and selling process to fit all your personal needs," Booth said. "I am a big family girl and have three precious daughters and a wonderful husband. I am passionate, outgoing and love all things real estate. I will do whatever I can to get you into your dream home. Let's get started!"

A Closer Look at Brewer Realty Group:

Brewer Realty Group - founded in 2013 - is located in Durant, Oklahoma. Brewer Realty Group is a local company with local roots and great knowledge of the real estate industry in Durant and the surrounding areas. They serve all of the Southern Oklahoma areas and specialize in different types of properties; resale, new construction, ranch and land, lake homes, foreclosures or luxury.

Driven by an unwavering commitment to excellence, integrity, and innovation, Brewer Realty Group has positioned itself as one of the leading real estate groups committed to informing and building a better community together.

To learn more about Brewer Realty Group or to hire one of their fabulous agents on your next real estate transaction, visit http://brewerrealtyok.com/ or call 580-745-9499.

Media Contact:
Brian Allen
Brewer Realty Group
chifriedchicken@gmail.com
580-980-4226

Brewer Realty Group, a fast-growing, local real estate group started in 2013, announces the addition of Brian Allen, Ashley McCain and Olivia Booth to its Durant, Oklahoma team of REALTORS. Brewer Realty Group has continued to attract the attention of the local community it serves by luring the "best in the business" to their group.

Related link: http://brewerrealtyok.com/

Trudi Barton Joins The Capacity Group – an EPIC Company in Mahwah, New Jersey

MAHWAH, N.J. /ScoopCloud/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property & casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Trudi Barton has joined the firm in Mahwah, New Jersey as part of The Capacity Group - an EPIC Company.

A results-oriented leader with extensive business development, operations and client relationship management experience spanning more than 20 years, Barton joins as Vice President of Special Projects, reporting to Carl Gerson, Managing Principal.

Barton was most recently with Key Insurance and Benefits Services in Syracuse, N.Y. (formerly First Niagara Risk Management) where she served as Assistant Vice President, Commercial Lines Manager.

Said Carl Gerson, "I have had the pleasure of knowing and working with Trudi for many years. She is a committed and capable professional, whose experience and ability is extensive. I am excited to have her as an integral part of the Capacity/EPIC team. Trudi's expertise in operational process improvement will be of significant value in positioning our company and the clients we serve for future growth and success."

Barton attended Ithaca College in Ithaca, N.Y. where she earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Finance.

Trudi Barton can be reached at:
The Capacity Group - an EPIC Company
tbarton [at] capcoverage.com
201-831-2700 - Direct.

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 1,000 team members operating from 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 approaching $300 million, EPIC ranks among the top 20 retail insurance brokers in the United States. Soon to be backed by Oak Hill Capital Partners, the company continues to expand organically and through strategic acquisitions across the country.

For additional information, please visit http://www.epicbrokers.com/.

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*Photo Caption: Trudi Barton Joins The Capacity Group - an EPIC Company.

EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property and casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Trudi Barton has joined the firm in Mahwah, New Jersey as part of The Capacity Group - an EPIC Company.

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