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Celebrating Growth and Expertise: Matthew Weber Promoted to Principal at KROST

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- KROST, a leading CPA and consulting firm, is thrilled to announce the promotion of Matthew Weber to the esteemed position of Principal. Matthew's dedication, experience, and exceptional contributions have led to this well-deserved advancement within the organization.

Matthew Weber, who joined KROST's tax practice in July 2015, brings with him over a decade of experience in public accounting, having embarked on his career journey in 2010. His passion for intricate tax matters, strategic financial planning, and client-centered solutions has propelled him to the forefront of the industry. Prior to his current role, Matt served as a Tax Manager at a Big 4 firm in Los Angeles, showcasing his commitment to excellence.

As a Tax Director at KROST, Matt has consistently demonstrated a deep understanding of federal and multi-state tax compliance and consulting for individuals, corporations, and partnerships. His expertise spans across a wide range of industries, including financial services, real estate, entertainment, restaurants, technology, and manufacturing. Matt's insights have played an instrumental role in simplifying complex financial challenges for clients.

CEO, Jason Melillo expressed his excitement about Matt's promotion, stating, "Matt Weber's journey and achievements at KROST exemplify our dedication to providing unparalleled expertise to our clients. As he assumes the role of Principal, we are excited to see him further elevate our services and contribute to the success of our clients."

As Principal, Matt will continue to lead the charge in delivering top-tier client-centered solutions, fostering innovation, and contributing to the continued growth of KROST.

Learn more about Matthew Weber " https://www.krostcpas.com/management/matthew-weber

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For more information or any questions regarding our services, please contact us at: https://www.krostcpas.com/contact

About KROST:

Established in 1939 in Pasadena, California, KROST is a full-service Certified Public Accounting and Consulting firm serving individual and business clients of various sizes and industries. With a team of experienced professionals, KROST is committed to delivering innovative solutions that drive growth and success. Smaller-scale businesses can receive resources that are otherwise not accessible to them through talented professionals who have experience working with multimillion-dollar corporations and individuals.

KROST, a leading CPA and consulting firm, is thrilled to announce the promotion of Matthew Weber to the esteemed position of Principal. Matthew's dedication, experience, and exceptional contributions have led to this well-deserved advancement within the organization.

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

Heidi Iverson named Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at MMI

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah /ScoopCloud/ -- Mobility Market Intelligence (MMI), a leader in data intelligence and market insight tools for the mortgage and real estate industries, announced that Heidi Iverson has been promoted to Vice President of Strategic Partnerships. In this role, Iverson will lead sales and customer success efforts focused on strategic relationships in the mortgage and real estate sectors.

"Since joining MMI, Heidi has helped our clients recognize MMI as an irreplaceable asset for granular market insights and simultaneously become irreplaceable herself," said MMI Founder and CEO Ben Teerlink. "Before coming to MMI, Heidi was a power user of the platform, and those experiences combined with the in-depth knowledge gained on the internal side have given Heidi, and in turn, our clients a unique point of view on the advantages our data can provide."

Iverson has been with MMI since 2022, previously serving as regional director of growth. During that time, she has helped MMI's clientele get the most out of the platform, including identifying growth opportunities to drive adoption and increase return on investment (ROI).

As Vice President of Strategic Partnerships, Iverson will continue to guide MMI clients to fully realize the benefits of MMI's platform and actionable data intelligence. Building on her effective coaching efforts, Iverson will provide focused attention to MMI's strategic partners and their business growth goals.

"Through my time here, my goal has been to help our clients' teams build their sales skills by getting back to basics using proven sales strategies in conjunction with data from MMI to gain market share," said Iverson. "As MMI continues to develop innovative solutions to enhance our offerings and allow our clients to optimize processes, reduce redundancy and reduce costs, I look forward to working with our strategic partners to customize these solutions and amplify MMI's impact on their long-term growth goals. I'm passionate about helping our clients succeed, something that is has become even more imperative for many lenders in today's tight market."

By accessing an unrivaled database of comprehensive real estate and mortgage production data, MMI's enterprise customers can identify partner networks that best support their business objectives with granular insight into lenders, loan officers and real estate agents by region or individual transactions. To learn more, visit https://mmi.io.

About MMI

Mobility Market Intelligence (MMI) is a market leader in data intelligence and market insight tools for the mortgage and real estate industries. Headquartered in Salt Lake City, the company's signature product, MMI, provides actionable intelligence for lenders, real estate agents, real estate brokerages, title companies and others in the real estate industry. MMI is currently used by more than 350 enterprise customers, including 20 of the top 25 lenders in the country. To learn more, visit https://mmi.io or contact sales@mmi.io.

Mobility Market Intelligence (MMI), a leader in data intelligence and market insight tools for the mortgage and real estate industries, announced that Heidi Iverson has been promoted to Vice President of Strategic Partnerships. In this role, Iverson will lead sales and customer success efforts focused on strategic relationships in the mortgage and real estate sectors.

Related link: https://mmi.io

MCT Appoints Steve Pawlowski Head of Technology Solutions to Continue Industry-Changing Innovation

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT®), the de facto leader in innovative mortgage capital markets technology, today announced the appointment of Steve Pawlowski as Managing Director, Head of Technology Solutions. Mr. Pawlowski will be responsible for expanding upon MCT's proven record of driving efficiency and liquidity in the secondary market. He will report directly to MCT's COO, Phil Rasori.

"Steve's technology leadership while at Fannie Mae heralded a new era of capital markets transparency to the lender," said Phil Rasori. "MCT is building on that effort in numerous ways, including initiatives to bring back-end pricing closer to the front-end pricing that mortgage borrowers receive. We're proud Steve will be applying his vision and expertise to MCT Marketplace and other best-in-class software solutions."

MCT Marketplace users include 30% of all correspondent sellers and over 90% of active correspondent buyers, making it the largest whole loan exchange by number of participants in the U.S. market. In addition to whole loans, MCT's software solutions are leading venues for flow servicing, bulk MSR, and TBA transactions.

"MCT was the fastest and most comprehensive technology partner I worked with on API development while at Fannie Mae," said Steve Pawlowski, Managing Director, Head of Technology Solutions at MCT. "I couldn't be more excited to apply my institutional expertise to this agile and committed technology development team."

Mr. Pawlowski will provide leadership on all MCT technology development. He brings extensive industry experience to MCT, including 30+ years with Fannie Mae's Capital Markets and Single-Family Digital Products and Services organizations. Mr. Pawlowski and his team were instrumental in developing Fannie Mae's Servicing Marketplace and the original, first-of-their-kind pricing and commitment APIs.

Contact MCT to learn more about improving profitability and efficiency, whether you are a mortgage lender or buy-side mortgage asset investor: https://mct-trading.com/contact/.

About MCT:

For over two decades, MCT has been a leading source of innovation for the mortgage secondary market. Melding deep subject matter expertise with a passion for emerging technologies and clients, MCT is the de facto leader in innovative mortgage capital markets technology. From architecting modern best execution loan sales to launching the most successful and advanced marketplace for mortgage-related assets, lenders, investors, and network partners all benefit from MCT's stewardship. MCT's technology and know-how continues to revolutionize how mortgage assets are priced, locked, protected, valued, and exchanged - offering clients the tools to thrive under any market condition.

For more information, visit https://mct-trading.com/ or call (619) 543-5111.

Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT®), the de facto leader in innovative mortgage capital markets technology, today announced the appointment of Steve Pawlowski as Managing Director, Head of Technology Solutions. Mr. Pawlowski will be responsible for expanding upon MCT's proven record of driving efficiency and liquidity in the secondary market. He will report directly to MCT's COO, Phil Rasori.

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

The Alliven Group announces new hiring

LAKEWOOD, N.J. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Alliven Group, a leading New Jersey-based real estate firm, has hired Sheya Herzberg as a Senior Analyst. Mr. Herzberg will play a crucial role in assisting senior leadership in the oversight and management of the Alliven portfolio as well as the underwriting of new opportunities.

Prior to joining the Alliven Group, Sheya spent years as an analyst for a local real estate consulting and advisory firm, where he was directly involved in assessing and analyzing hundreds of deals in markets nationwide at the pre-acquisition stage of investment. His past experience involved reviewing and scrutinizing operating statements and confirming historical financial performance in order to model accurate proforma cash flows. He also performed market analysis via data and physical inspection, as well as conducting site visits to identify potential Capex requirements and help operators develop budgets and business plans.

"Sheya's extensive financial knowledge and modeling expertise really gives us an edge in reviewing the monthly and quarterly performance of the assets already in our portfolio as well as evaluating new deals in a very thorough way," said Yehuda Newman, Director of Acquisitions at the Alliven Group. "Especially in today's environment, we are super focused on ensuring that our oversight and diligence on each and every deal will be at the highest level, so that we can protect our interests to the greatest degree possible".

Mr. Herzberg takes a hands-on approach when reviewing the financial reports of each asset, ensuring the transparency of information and that expectations are being met.

"I'm excited to join such a sophisticated, growing company," said Mr. Herzberg. "I am looking forward to being able to work on such a diverse and complex portfolio of assets, and the opportunity to interact with a broad spectrum of partners and sponsors."

About The Alliven Group:

The Alliven Group is a private equity real estate firm headquartered in New Jersey with a diverse portfolio of income-producing properties including multifamily, hospitality, and healthcare facilities, as well as some carefully considered development assets. With over three decades of experience, we are known for our keen sense of market trends and timing. Our team successfully identifies opportunities and creates equity through diligent acquisitions, thoughtful development, attentive management, and targeted value-added capital improvements.

Learn more: https://alliven.com/

The Alliven Group, a leading New Jersey-based real estate firm, has hired Sheya Herzberg as a Senior Analyst. Mr. Herzberg will play a crucial role in assisting senior leadership in the oversight and management of the Alliven portfolio as well as the underwriting of new opportunities.

Related link: https://alliven.com/

New Podiatrist In Kissimmee Brings Balanced Approach To Foot And Ankle Care

KISSIMMEE, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- With an equal affinity for surgical intervention and conservative care, Vanisaben Patel, DPM, knows a thing or two about balance. Specializing in everything from reconstructive surgery to diabetic wound care, Dr. Patel's range illustrates her depth as a practitioner. This week she will step into her new office with Modern Foot & Ankle for the first time, ready to serve the Kissimmee community with her compassionate approach to podiatric healthcare.

"I love being a foot and ankle specialist because I played a lot of sports growing up and I had a widely-respected podiatrist who always kept me on my feet," said Dr. Patel. "I aspire to create that same standard of care for my patients."

A major factor in Dr. Patel's decision to join Modern Foot & Ankle was learning about the multiregional podiatric group's dual emphasis on advanced technologies and patient comfort.

"Modern Foot & Ankle has a family-friendly environment and wants to be a part of the community," she explained. "I'm excited to join a group that has such an even mix of technology-based and patient-centric care."

Evenness and balance are attributes that continue to characterize Dr. Patel's medical career. She has performed thousands of surgeries and been exposed to a comprehensive range of pathologies while operating in an emergency room setting. These experiences, she says, acutely sharpened her skills in both areas.

"My medical and post-grad training involved a heavy clinical and surgical load that exposed me to all sorts of traumas, pathologies, and patient problems," said Dr. Patel. "Due to this I am a well-trained physician who can provide my patients with the resources they need to heal."

She noted that she's been trained to use the newest technologies and surgical techniques for both elective procedures, such as bunion corrections, and complex fractures.

"I have a passion for surgical intervention, when it's necessary, but I also love the clinical side of podiatry," she said. "My goal is to have a busy clinic with a strong surgical schedule."

Dr. Patel's determination to provide first-rate care enables her and her patients to thrive. And by offering extended office hours, advanced on-site equipment, and little-to-no-wait appointments, Modern Foot & Ankle is a natural fit for her.

"It's easy to get up every day and head to work ready to help patients when you're supported by such a full-scope practice," she affirmed.

After living in various cities around Florida to complete her education and training, Dr. Patel says she is excited to move close to her hometown in Brevard County.

"My favorite aspect about the area is that it's a melting pot-people from all over the world move to Orlando and contribute to its unique and dynamic culture," she said. "The people of Kissimmee are warm and welcoming, which is exactly the type of community my husband and I are looking to build our lives in."

Besides becoming the new primary provider at the Kissimmee clinic, located at 3070 Loopdale Lane, Dr. Patel will also offer evening hours at the Celebration office on Tuesdays. To schedule an appointment with her, visit book.mfahealth.com.

About Modern Foot & Ankle(r)

Through Big-City Technology. Small-Town Care.(r) Modern Foot & Ankle is reshaping the patient experience and curating a progressive model for podiatric healthcare. Our physicians provide comprehensive medical and surgical solutions for foot and ankle conditions in clinics across Central Florida and South Florida. With 24/7 online booking and check-in, extended office hours, advanced on-site equipment, and cutting-edge treatment options, Modern Foot & Ankle serves patients efficiently, comfortably, and on their schedule.

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

Contact: Lindsay Siegel, Modern Foot & Ankle

Phone: (813) 549-5678

Email: marketing@mfahealth.com

With an equal affinity for surgical intervention and conservative care, Vanisaben Patel, DPM, knows a thing or two about balance. Specializing in everything from reconstructive surgery to diabetic wound care, Dr. Patel's range illustrates her depth as a practitioner. This week she will step into her new office with Modern Foot & Ankle for the first time, ready to serve the Kissimmee community with her compassionate approach to podiatric healthcare.

Related link: https://modernfootankle.com/

Christopher Henderson joins Palisade Capital Management

FORT LEE, N.J. /ScoopCloud/ -- Palisade Capital Management, LP is pleased to announce Christopher Henderson has joined the firm as Managing Director, Head of Business Development. Chris will focus on further expanding Palisade's institutional business.

Alison Berman, Palisade's Managing Partner, President & Chief Executive Officer shares, "Chris is a natural fit for Palisade because he has demonstrated a deep commitment to developing strong client relationships. We are continually looking for ways to better serve our clients and meet their needs for customized, boutique asset management services and solutions. Chris adds to the substantial resources we devote to institutional clients."

Chris joins Palisade from Torchlight Investors, where he served as a director, marketing commercial real estate funds. Prior to that, he was at Cohen & Steers developing relationships with institutional investors, and he has held roles at Bear Sterns, J. & W. Seligman & Co, and John Hancock Advisors, with a focus on business development and client relations. Chris received his B.S. in Finance from Boston College and is a CFA(r) Charterholder.

Chris added, "The professionals at Palisade share my passion for providing investment solutions and world class client service, and I look forward to working with such a talented group of individuals to help Palisade grow."

About Palisade Capital Management

Palisade Capital Management, LP is an independent, woman managed and majority-owned investment management firm with approximately $4.2 billion of assets under management headquartered in Fort Lee, New Jersey. Founded in 1995, Palisade has built its business around developing and managing specialized investment strategies for individuals, families, corporations, pension plans, and other institutions. The firm has dedicated investment teams that actively manage Small Cap Core Equity, Smid Cap Core Equity, Focused Equity, and a variety of Convertible Securities portfolios, as well as a robust private wealth management and financial planning offering for individuals and families.

For more information, visit: https://palisadecapital.com/

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Palisade Capital Management, LP is pleased to announce Christopher Henderson has joined the firm as Managing Director, Head of Business Development. Chris will focus on further expanding Palisade's institutional business.

Related link: https://palisadecapital.com/

PSS Garage Doors & Gates Welcomes David Baker as Branch Manager

VENTURA, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- For more than 35 years, PSS Garage Doors & Gates has brought top-quality overhead doors and automatic gates to customers throughout Los Angeles, Ventura, and Santa Barbara Counties. The company's dedication to reliable, beautiful products and excellent service hasn't changed, but its management structure has. PSS Garage Doors & Gates welcomes David Baker as the company's new Branch Manager!

A Ventura native, Baker played both football and baseball for Buena High School. Although he left the area to play football for Arizona State University, he returned after college and is now raising his two children here.

Baker has a background as a field technician supervisor in HVAC and refrigeration.

Regarding his new position, Baker commented, "I am thrilled to be joining the PSS family, and incredibly excited about what the future holds. Over the past few decades, PSS has distinguished itself in our local communities as a leading gate and door service provider. I look forward to working closely with this amazing team as we continue striving to make our services better than ever for our valued customers."

Baker joins the PSS team to expand their ability to deliver exceptional products and services to their customers. Under his leadership and the extensive experience of the rest of the team, PSS Garage Doors & Gates aims to continue exceeding clients' expectations through their cost-effective installation, repair, and maintenance services.

With close, long-standing relationships with top manufacturers across the industry, Baker and the PSS team can secure competitive pricing on everything from new systems to repair parts. Whether a garage door is sticking, an opener is malfunctioning, or the customer is ready to upgrade to a new system, they have the necessary equipment and expertise.

In fact, PSS can even offer custom gate and garage door design services. When customers are looking for privacy, safety, quality materials like stainless steel and wood, or all of the above, PSS Garage Doors & Gates can deliver.

The PSS team looks forward to having Baker at the helm so they can best serve their clients for years to come.

About PSS Garage Doors & Gates:

PSS Garage Doors & Gates endeavors to be a leading overhead door and gate company in Southern California. The team installs, services, and supplies a variety of garage doors & commercial/industrial overhead doors as well as gates & gate systems for customers from Simi Valley/Oak Park up to Goleta. The friendly, well-trained technicians have accumulated over four decades of quality experience and will be able to handle all of a customer's overhead door or automatic gate needs, no matter how extensive. They always aim to provide excellent customer service, ensuring that all systems look great and function at their very best.

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

For more than 35 years, PSS Garage Doors & Gates has brought top-quality overhead doors and automatic gates to customers throughout Los Angeles, Ventura, and Santa Barbara Counties. The company's dedication to reliable, beautiful products and excellent service hasn't changed, but its management structure has. PSS Garage Doors & Gates welcomes David Baker as the company's new Branch Manager!

Related link: https://pssgaragedoorsandgates.com/

Glancy Wine Education Foundation Names Ana Keller as President and Adds New Board Member Peter Andrews

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Glancy Wine Education Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Sonoma vintner Ana Keller as its new board President and the addition of importer Peter Andrews as a new board member. Founding President Cheryl Halloran will remain on the board in her role as Fundraising Chair.

Keller brings more than 12 years of experience working on non-profit boards to the position, having served as President of the Petaluma Gap Winegrowers Alliance, as well as continuing to serve as a board member of the Sonoma County Vintners. For the last 23 years, Keller has helped to run her family's winery, Keller Estate, where she has served as Estate Director since 1998.

"I'm extremely excited to join a mission-driven organization that has done such great work in furthering wine education for BIPOC and under-represented wine professionals," said Keller. "I believe we've only scratched the surface of what this foundation is capable of, and I look forward to being involved in the next stage of its evolution and growth."

Wine importer Peter Andrews, DipWSET, CSS, CSW, MBA, has also joined the board, offering his 13 years of experience as a wine educator, sales manager, and operational executive for a wine e-commerce retailer to the organization. Andrews recently launched Culture Wine Co., an importer, wholesaler, e-commerce retailer, and wine club focusing exclusively on the wines of South Africa.

"These are two stellar additions to an already strong volunteer board," said board Vice President, Alder Yarrow. "The combination of Ana's leadership track record and Peter's strong industry and operational experience will be invaluable."

Both Keller and Andrews have joined on the eve of the foundation's third anniversary. To date the organization has provided more than $220,000 in scholarships to more than 140 individuals representing a wide range of experience and backgrounds both inside and outside the wine and hospitality industries.

Professionals in need of financial aid are encourage to apply for scholarships year-round at https://www.glancywineeducationfoundation.org/scholarships. Awards are made monthly.

About The Glancy Wine Education Foundation:

Established in 2020, The Glancy Wine Education Foundation is a registered a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, not-for-profit organization dedicated to assisting underserved and minority communities with scholarships to further their professional wine education, increase diversity, and raise earning power.

Find out more at https://www.glancywineeducationfoundation.org/.

Learn more about the foundation's board at https://www.glancywineeducationfoundation.org/board.

The Glancy Wine Education Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Sonoma vintner Ana Keller as its new board President and the addition of importer Peter Andrews as a new board member. Founding President Cheryl Halloran will remain on the board in her role as Fundraising Chair.

Agile Appoints Greg Vacura as President to Further Mission of Creating a Better MBS Market

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. /ScoopCloud/ -- Agile, a groundbreaking fintech bringing mortgage lenders and broker dealers together on a single electronic platform, today announced the appointment of Greg Vacura as company president. Mr. Vacura will be working to fulfill Agile's mission to create a better mortgage-backed securities (MBS) market through increasing liquidity and automation in TBAs, MBS pools, and AOTs. Agile replaces legacy phone and email processes with an electronic platform designed to help the mortgage asset class operate more efficiently and market participants thrive.

"The mortgage industry has a long way to go on the path towards improving liquidity and execution through adoption of marketplace solutions," stated Greg Vacura, president at Agile. "I'm excited to leverage my past experience pushing the industry forward in my new role, particularly during this time of challenging market conditions with the opportunity to help so many industry participants."

Mr. Vacura is a thirty-year mortgage industry veteran who previously served as SVP of Correspondent Pricing at Wells Fargo Funding, where he managed all aspects of correspondent mortgage pricing activity including the mandatory trade desk, best efforts lock desk, revenue analytics, and correspondent pricing vendor relationships.

Mr. Vacura's development of the bid tape assignment-of-trade (AOT) loan sale delivery method in 2018 is credited as one of the most significant innovations in the mortgage secondary market in the last decade. This delivery method combined the cash and execution benefits of trade assignment with the granularity and flexibility of bid tape pricing, and saw rapid proliferation among both mortgage sellers and mortgage buyers offering their own bid tape AOT programs.

"I am confident that Greg's open, positive, and transparent management style coupled with his subject matter expertise in the whole loan and mortgage securities aspects of our industry will allow him to ably lead Agile," said Curtis Richins, CEO. "We are proud of our role in educating lenders about the benefits of bid tape AOT alongside Greg since 2018, and can't wait to see how he continues to innovate in his new position at Agile."

Agile recently facilitated execution of the mortgage industry's first ever fully-automated AOT and has plans to further improve the utilization and convenience of AOTs under Mr. Vacura's leadership. Agile is a digital request for quote platform that replaces manual, phone-based processes to create a revolutionary new electronic marketplace. Agile is available on a stand-alone basis or as complementary software to other electronic marketplaces or hedge advisory services, facilitating a seamless trading experience with existing processes.

Contact Agile for more information on improving MBS liquidity and efficiency: https://trade-agile.com/contact-us/

About Agile:

The industry's first MBS fintech, Agile brings together lenders and dealers of all sizes onto a single platform. Agile facilitates the exchange of TBA MBS by securing and automating communication between mortgage lenders and broker-dealers. Agile digitizes the historically phone-based process to an electronic platform which may improve profitability and efficiency, while reducing administrative errors.

Through its competitive TBA RFQ digital platform, mortgage lenders gain access to national and regional broker-dealers previously inaccessible on digital platforms, while broker-dealers gain access to an ever-growing network of lenders. Based in Philadelphia, Agile Trading Technologies supports a national network of clients with a team of capital markets professionals who have deep trading experience at financial organizations of every size.

Learn more: https://trade-agile.com/

Agile, a groundbreaking fintech bringing mortgage lenders and broker dealers together on a single electronic platform, today announced the appointment of Greg Vacura as company president. Mr. Vacura will be working to fulfill Agile's mission to create a better mortgage-backed securities (MBS) market through increasing liquidity and automation in TBAs, MBS pools, and AOTs.

Related link: https://trade-agile.com/

BioAustinCTX Adds Hilary Graham, PhD, to the Board of Directors

AUSTIN, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- BioAustinCTX, Central Texas' Life Science industry organization, announced today the appointment of Hilary Graham, PhD to its Board of Directors. Hilary has studied and worked in the Central Texas life science ecosystem since 2005. She is a storyteller and commercial strategist with a growth mindset specializing in the molecular diagnostics and life sciences markets. Connecting people is her passion.

"Expanding the board with diverse members that represent the biotech community in Central Texas is our present focus with the planned appointment of three to five additional board members by year-end," said Scott Collins, Board of Directors President. "We're excited to have Hilary join us as she brings marketing expertise rooted in customer centricity and a wealth of connections from her 18 years in the Austin and Life Science Reagents/Diagnostic communities."

Hilary leads Marketing for the Molecular Diagnostics Division of Bio-Techne, which includes the Asuragen, Exosome Diagnostics, Armored Molecular Controls, and Companion Diagnostics franchises. In this divisional leadership role, she's responsible for portfolio strategy, product management, and content marketing. Previously to Bio-Techne, Hilary led marketing and application science for the xMAP multiplexing franchise at Luminex and was leading the launch of the INTELLIFLEX system upon departure. Before joining Luminex, Hilary worked in a variety of commercial and technical communications roles at Syneos Health and UT MD Anderson Cancer Center.

"I remember going to BioAustin events early in my graduate training at UT Austin and I'm delighted to come full circle from an event attendee to a member of the BioAustinCTX board," said Hilary Graham. "I look forward to driving enhanced strategic value for the community at large as well as establishing a forum for commercial professionals living in Austin to connect via the establishment of special interest groups focused on marketing and sales as pilots with additional professional disciplines to follow."

About BioAustinCTX:

BioAustinCTX is a nonprofit organization based in Austin, Texas focused on advancing the life science industry in the Central Texas Region. Visit BioAustinCTX for more information https://bioaustinctx.com, email: operations@bioaustinctx.com

BioAustinCTX, Central Texas' Life Science industry organization, announced today the appointment of Hilary Graham, PhD to its Board of Directors. Hilary has studied and worked in the Central Texas life science ecosystem since 2005. She is a storyteller and commercial strategist with a growth mindset specializing in the molecular diagnostics and life sciences markets. Connecting people is her passion.

Related link: https://bioaustinctx.com/

Dovenmuehle appoints Patricia McCarthy as Vice President of Insurance Administration

LAKE ZURICH, Ill. /ScoopCloud/ -- Dovenmuehle Mortgage, Inc. (Dovenmuehle), a leading mortgage subservicing company, announced that it has hired Patricia McCarthy to be the company's new vice president of insurance administration. In this role, McCarthy will oversee Dovenmuehle's insurance department with responsibility for hazard and flood insurance administration, loss drafts, research and the insurance department call center.

"Insurance is a critical component of the mortgage servicing process, requiring keen attention to detail and a firm grasp of the regulations governing it across all levels," said Dovenmuehle Senior Vice President Glen Braun. "Patricia brings a wealth of experience in managing the complex, highly regulated financial aspects of mortgage operations, making her an idea choice to oversee these critical escrow functions."

An industry veteran, McCarthy has worked with every aspect of the mortgage process during her career. Prior to joining Dovenmuehle, McCarthy held the position as vice president of mortgage warehouse lending at Hinsdale Bank for more than 10 years. While at Hinsdale Bank, she managed two divisions within the department, over $1 billion in warehouse lines of credit and 25 clients, moving upwards of $40 million per day. Throughout her more than 30-year career, McCarthy has managed compliance, mortgage operations, loan processing and customer service departments.

"As one of the longest-standing mortgage subservicers, Dovenmuehle's reputation for stability, compliance and excellence is well known," McCarthy said. "I welcome the opportunity to join such an outstanding organization and contribute to its on-going success and growth."

About Dovenmuehle:

Founded in 1844, Dovenmuehle (Lake Zurich, Illinois) is a mortgage subservicer for commercial banks, credit unions, independent mortgage lenders, MSR investors and state housing finance agencies nationwide. The company subservices portfolio loans, as well as loans sold to Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Ginnie Mae and the Federal Home Loan Bank with servicing retained.

Using a combination of best-in-class and proprietary technology, Dovenmuehle helps lenders reduce servicing costs and deliver consistently high levels of service to homeowners while maintaining compliance with investor and regulatory requirements.

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

Dovenmuehle Mortgage, Inc. (Dovenmuehle), a leading mortgage subservicing company, announced that it has hired Patricia McCarthy to be the company's new vice president of insurance administration. In this role, McCarthy will oversee Dovenmuehle's insurance department with responsibility for hazard and flood insurance administration, loss drafts, research and the insurance department call center.

Related link: https://dovenmuehle.com/

Chiney Ogwumike Joins Hang Media and is Named Co-Founder of HANG Academy

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- Two-time WNBA All-Star and ESPN host and analyst Chiney Ogwumike has joined the team at Hang Media as Co-Founder of HANG Academy, a new women's mentorship initiative of HANG, the Cynopsis Award-winning streaming platform. HANG Academy will work with brands to provide athlete, influencer and expert-infused virtual in-person education adjacent to celebrated women's sports events.

The project is an extension of HANG's regular slate of brand-driven, celebrity-engaged second-screen experiences during the nation's largest sporting events. To date, the leading fan-engagement platform has connected nearly 20 million sports fans with their heroes, the majority 18-44 years old, nearly half of them women.

Inspired by the chance to "create a blueprint for the next generation," the LA Sparks power forward and host and analyst on ESPN's NBA Today and ESPN's NBA Countdown will convene female leaders in business, media, the arts, and of course, sports as featured faculty conducting virtual and in-person training sessions for young women enrollees. The inaugural Hang Academy will roll out at halftime of the NWSL Championship game in the fall of 2023 and will continue across a slate of programs in women's sports-related HANGS throughout 2023-2024.

"I'm doing this for my little sisters, and everyone else's," said Ogwumike, who appeared in HANG's watch party for the NCAA Women's Final Four in March which attracted 1 million viewers. "The explosion of interest in women's sports is so gratifying, but now it's time to translate that awareness into impact. I'm living proof that sports can profoundly change women's lives, but I lucked into it. HANG Academy will provide millions of girls out there with an actionable plan for managing their careers, their finances, and their personal growth."

"HANG is all about human connection, face to face - and no one connects better than Chiney," said HANG co-founder and CEO Jon Klein. "The idea for HANG Academy jumped out during our Women's Final Four HANG, when Chiney spontaneously began counseling a mom about the many off-the-court paths open to her daughter who is hoping for a career in the WNBA, whether in finance, marketing, analytics, or coaching. That combination of expertise and authentic concern will be the hallmark of HANG Academy."

The daughter of a school superintendent in her native Houston, Texas, Ogwumike is deeply committed to education and public service and has long been a trailblazer. In 2020, she became the first Black woman and first WNBA player to host a daily national radio show for ESPN. She was one of the first and youngest ever to serve simultaneously as a full-time broadcaster for ESPN while a professional athlete. A graduate of Stanford University, she played in three NCAA Division 1 Women's Final Fours. She was elected Vice President of the WNBA player's association in 2016. She is a two-time WNBA All-Star and was WNBA Rookie of the Year in 2014.

About HANG:

Hang Media, winner of the 2023 Cynopsis Sports Award for best production innovation, is the leading celebrity-fan community, a magnet for the elusive Gen Z audience. Each HANG event attracts nearly one million users - 60% of them 18-44 - to virtual watch parties around sports events including pro and college football, basketball, baseball, and soccer. Since HANG's founding in September 2021, nearly 20 million sports fans have come face to face with their idols - star athletes, performers, and influencers - while everyone watches the game on their own TVs.

Fans stay for an average of nearly 90 minutes per session, because HANGS is a dream come true for sports lovers, who get to have fun and frank conversations with their heroes about life on and off the field, play trivia contests, and sample products delivered by top sponsors including Coca-Cola, Wells Fargo, United Airlines, Dave & Busters, Academy Sports + Outdoors, Pernod Ricard, and others.

Join the fun at https://letshang.live

Two-time WNBA All-Star and ESPN host and analyst Chiney Ogwumike has joined the team at Hang Media as Co-Founder of HANG Academy, a new women's mentorship initiative of HANG, the Cynopsis Award-winning streaming platform. HANG Academy will work with brands to provide athlete, influencer and expert-infused virtual in-person education adjacent to celebrated women's sports events.

Related link: https://letshang.live/

Nomis Solutions hires Amy Chase as Senior Vice President of Services

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Nomis Solutions (Nomis), the leading provider of end-to-end pricing lifecycle management technology, announced that client success veteran Amy Chase has been tapped as Senior Vice President of Services. Chase will be responsible for leading implementations of Nomis Solutions and delivering ongoing services to existing clients.

"Amy is a recognized leader in software services who understands the needs of customers, employees, and investors. She is a passionate customer advocate, and we're excited to have her as a member of our leadership team," said Greg Demas, president of Nomis Solutions.

Chase has nearly 20 years of experience in professional services and client success. Previously, Chase was the vice president of customer success for global software company Blackbaud and software provider Frontline Education. She brings expertise in growing cloud-based software companies and transforming the client experience to ensure clients are achieving their business outcomes. As a proven leader in services, she has overseen the automation of critical processes, business process reengineering, product and service launches, sales and business development and renewal execution.

"In this stage of Nomis' growth, there is a tremendous opportunity to leverage our industry expertise to provide consultative guidance to our client base and bring new service offerings and capabilities to market. Client-first strategies are key to doing so effectively," said Chase. "Throughout my career, I've been an internal champion for the customer's voice, and I look forward to continuing that effort at Nomis to ensure our client's needs remain at the forefront of our strategy."

About Nomis Solutions:

Nomis Solutions delivers the most comprehensive and integrated solution for setting, managing and executing price in an iterative and customer-centric system. Nomis is the consumer banking industry's leading software platform capable of standing up to complex bank analytical objectives while also delivering intelligent, data-driven, omnichannel customer experiences.

While the company offers an integrated suite of solutions, its powerful collection of APIs allows individual modules to meet each financial institution where they are in their pricing journey to help differentiate and grow their brands by developing relationships with customers that are both individualized and profitable.

To learn more, visit: https://nomissolutions.com/.

Nomis Solutions (Nomis), the leading provider of end-to-end pricing lifecycle management technology, announced that client success veteran Amy Chase has been tapped as Senior Vice President of Services. Chase will be responsible for leading implementations of Nomis Solutions and delivering ongoing services to existing clients.

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

Abigail Erickson-Torres Announces Departure as Chief Executive Officer of Bryan’s House

DALLAS, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- Abigail Erickson-Torres is moving on from her role as Chief Executive Officer of Bryan's House, the nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting at-risk children with special needs in North Texas. After eight remarkable years leading the organization, Erickson-Torres' tenure will conclude on June 2, 2023. Bryan's House executives anticipate a smooth transition with little to no impact on the families they serve.

As Bryan's House embarks on its search for a new CEO, a committee led by global business leader David Wagner, incoming Board Chair Keith Mankin MD, and other key members will explore the organization's future direction. This effort will focus on executing the nonprofit's innovative Strategic Plan and building capacity for sustainable growth.

Reflecting on Erickson-Torres' time with Bryan's House, Board Chair Nicole Blythe expressed gratitude for her unwavering dedication and service. "Throughout her eight-year tenure, Abigail has been instrumental in fulfilling our mission, enhancing visibility, sustaining operations, improving quality, and expanding the agency to better serve children and families with excellence. As she transitions to a new role in the community, we will undoubtedly miss her leadership and wish her the best in her future endeavors."

About Bryan's House

Bryan's House offers children with special needs and their families with trusted reliable case management, educational, therapeutic, and medically supported care. In a world where children with special needs face limited options in life, Bryan’s House is the only organization that empowers their families by removing barriers to care in order to serve these children through education, health, advocacy and social services because we believe that every child has a right to thrive, no matter what.

Current Programs:

* The West Dallas campus has a unique Child Development Center catering to children aged 0-5 for daily care and 0-14 for seasonal camps. The campus features an integrated, accessible, and inclusive model of care with programs such as the Stefanie Held Community Library tailored for families with children with special needs, four therapy rooms, and community meeting spaces. In addition to their own inclusive classroom model - there are three distinctive spaces that are operated in partnership and designated as a DISD Pre-K partner site.

* The Trigger's Toy's Therapy Program collaborates with the University of Texas at Dallas (UTD). Bryan's House hosts twenty therapy interns in a lab school environment each semester, furthering pathways to inclusion and early intervention for deserving children on campus.

* Beyond the West Dallas campus, offsite programs extend to seven counties across North Texas, serving families and children aged 0-21 in their homes or shelters. These programs offer intensive social work, family support, and homelessness prevention services.

LEARN MORE:

http://www.bryanshouse.org/

Instagram @bryanshouseoa

Address: 3610 Pipestone Road Dallas, TX 75212

Abigail Erickson-Torres is moving on from her role as Chief Executive Officer of Bryan's House, the nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting at-risk children with special needs in North Texas. After eight remarkable years leading the organization, Erickson-Torres' tenure will conclude on June 2, 2023. Bryan's House executives anticipate a smooth transition with little to no impact on the families they serve.

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

The Mortgage Collaborative Names Melissa Langdale President

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation's largest independent cooperative network serving the mortgage industry, announced today that it has named active board member Melissa Langdale president. A member of TMC's board since 2021, Langdale's two-decade career spans the mortgage, real estate and construction industries, including executive roles in sales, marketing, operations, compliance, risk, secondary/lock desk and quality control.

"Melissa Langdale is clearly the right fit at the right time for TMC," said TMC Chairman and co-founder David Kittle, CMB. "Her deeply relevant experience, demonstrated leadership qualities and forward-focused vision will enable our Collaborative to achieve its next level goals."

In addition to Langdale's broad professional accomplishments, she has frequently received peer-selected awards from grassroots organizations including home builders, mortgage professionals and the mortgage trade media.

"As a long-time admirer of TMC's lender-centric mission, its expert leadership and its professional staff, I'm honored to be selected to serve as its president," said Melissa Langdale. "It has been both a privilege and a growth opportunity to be an active member and to serve on TMC's board. Our industry is evolving through the current market conditions and the ever-changing technology landscape and I look forward to working with TMC's team to grow our value to members during that evolution."

A Clemson alumnus, Langdale earned her B.S. in Health Administration.

About The Mortgage Collaborative:

Based in San Diego, Calif., The Mortgage Collaborative was founded in 2013 by four notable industry leaders and is the nation's largest independent mortgage cooperative network. TMC is singularly focused on creating an environment of collaboration and innovation for small to mid-size mortgage lenders across the country to reduce cost, increase profitability, and better serve the dynamic and changing consumer base in America.

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

The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation's largest independent cooperative network serving the mortgage industry, announced today that it has named active board member Melissa Langdale president. A member of TMC's board since 2021, Langdale's two-decade career spans the mortgage, real estate and construction industries, including executive roles in sales, marketing, operations, compliance, risk, secondary/lock desk and quality control.

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

Jonathan Nahil joins FormFree as chief technology officer

ATHENS, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- FormFree® today announced that it has brought on Jonathan Nahil as chief technology officer (CTO). Nahil possesses more than 20 years of experience as a software architect and leader of development teams at renowned technology organizations.

Previously, Nahil worked at Accenture, where he spent more than a decade as global head of architecture for the Mortgage Cadence suite of enterprise loan origination applications. He has also held senior software leadership positions at publicly traded companies Twilio and Amazon.

Immediately before joining FormFree, Nahil was a software architect at customer service automation platform Ada. His responsibilities included designing software systems, collaborating with senior leadership on strategic initiatives and providing technical guidance to the product development teams.

"I've helped organizations break the status quo with innovative technologies, and I look forward to helping FormFree do just that with products that enable lenders to support financial inclusion and responsible underwriting," said Nahil. "I am honored to be a part of FormFree's mission to build the next generation of the consumer lending experience and expand credit to those not served by the current model."

"Although we come from different backgrounds and have unique specialties, each member of the FormFree team shares a revolutionary spirit - a spirit I recognized in Jonathan Nahil immediately," said FormFree Founder and CEO Brent Chandler. "I can't think of a better person to keep our technology on the leading edge of the mortgage industry's alternative credit revolution."

About FormFree®:

FormFree helps lenders understand credit risk like never before with its patented Passport® product, which opens doors to more inclusive credit decisioning by revealing each customer's true ability to pay (ATP®), and patent-pending Residual Knowledge Income Index(TM) (RIKI(TM)), an innovative method for evaluating consumer creditworthiness based on residual income analysis.

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

FormFree® today announced that it has brought on Jonathan Nahil as chief technology officer (CTO). Nahil possesses more than 20 years of experience as a software architect and leader of development teams at renowned technology organizations.

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

Dovenmuehle taps Ron Malik as Senior Vice President of Default Servicing

LAKE ZURICH, Ill. /ScoopCloud/ -- Dovenmuehle Mortgage, Inc. (Dovenmuehle), a leading mortgage subservicing company, announced today that it has appointed Ron Malik as the company's new senior vice president of default servicing. In this role, Malik will oversee Dovenmuehle's special servicing initiatives and maintain a high level of compliance and service satisfaction in all areas of default servicing, aiding Dovenmuehle in its continued efforts to provide excellent service to its clients and their borrowers.

"As the mortgage industry anticipates an increase in delinquencies and foreclosures, servicers and subservicers are doubling down on their special servicing efforts to support homeowners facing hardships," Malik said. "I look forward to leveraging my experience and expertise in special servicing to increase the efficiency of Dovenmuehle's default servicing efforts without compromising customer service."

With 15 years of experience, Malik has focused on special servicing efforts since the beginning of his career. After serving as Dovenmuehle's vice president of loss mitigation & collections for almost a decade, Malik most recently served as the senior vice president of servicing administration for Wintrust Mortgage. Before his first stint with Dovenmuehle, Malik gained extensive and valuable experience in default administration during his time with HSBC Mortgage Services at the height of the subprime mortgage crisis.

"With his experience in special servicing, Ron is the perfect choice to lead the growth of Dovenmuehle's sub-performing and non-performing servicing support. With his expertise, Ron will also work to decrease costs for our clients while increasing the ways in which Dovenmuehle helps homeowners stay in their homes," said Dovenmuehle Senior Vice President of Business Development David Allison. "We are thrilled to welcome Ron back to Dovenmuehle and are confident he will again be instrumental in our special servicing efforts."

About Dovenmuehle:

Founded in 1844, Dovenmuehle (Lake Zurich, Ill.) is a mortgage subservicer for commercial banks, credit unions, independent mortgage lenders, MSR investors and state housing finance agencies nationwide. The company subservices portfolio loans, as well as loans sold to Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Ginnie Mae and the Federal Home Loan Bank with servicing retained. Using a combination of best-in-class and proprietary technology, Dovenmuehle helps lenders reduce servicing costs and deliver consistently high levels of service to homeowners while maintaining compliance with investor and regulatory requirements. Learn more at https://dovenmuehle.com/.

Dovenmuehle Mortgage, Inc. (Dovenmuehle), a leading mortgage subservicing company, announced today that it has appointed Ron Malik as the company's new senior vice president of default servicing. In this role, Malik will oversee Dovenmuehle's special servicing initiatives and maintain a high level of compliance and service satisfaction in all areas of default servicing.

Related link: https://dovenmuehle.com/

NotaryCam hires Suzanne Singer as Director of Sales and Marketing

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- NotaryCam®, a Stewart-owned company and a pioneering provider of remote online notarization and identity verification/authentication technology for real estate and legal transactions, today announced that Suzanne Singer has been appointed director of sales and marketing. In this role, Singer will be responsible for leading sales and customer success efforts focusing on large strategic relationships in the mortgage and real estate sectors.

"We are delighted to welcome Suzanne to NotaryCam. She is highly respected throughout the mortgage industry and has a proven track record in developing strategic relationships and expanding the reach of any brand with which she is associated," said NotaryCam president Brian Webster. "I have known Suzanne for years and having worked with her as an industry partner, I am eager to see the impact she has at NotaryCam. Her experience and energy are exactly the right fit for us as we look to expand our footprint and increase eClosing and remote online notarization (RON) adoption in the mortgage and real estate industries."

Singer brings more than 30 years of experience in financial services to NotaryCam after serving as senior vice president of capital markets sales at Solidifi. She has also recently held executive positions in business development and marketing at New Diligence Advisors, Clayton Holdings and Auction.com.

"NotaryCam is a respected and recognized name in the mortgage industry, and I am honored to join this team and such a strong brand," Singer said. "I look forward to helping build off the strong foundation as NotaryCam and help our clients find new ways to increase operational efficiency with RON and our eClose platform."

About NotaryCam, a Stewart Company:

NotaryCam, a Stewart-owned company, is the leader in online notarization and mortgage eClosing solutions, having notarized documents worldwide for more than a million customers in all 50 states and more than 146 countries. The company's eClose360® platform delivers the "perfect" online mortgage closing in every jurisdiction and supports all eClosing scenarios - RON, IPEN or Hybrids - with a flexible workflow for document recording and unparalleled identity verification, security and customer convenience. In addition to real estate transactions, NotaryCam provides RON services to many Fortune 500 companies as well as small and midsize businesses and includes the execution of employment-related documents, legal docs (e.g., power of attorneys) and Apostilles. The company also proudly maintains an industry-leading 99.8 percent customer satisfaction rating and the highest Net Promoter Score (NPS) amongst the best global tech brands.

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

NotaryCam®, a Stewart-owned company and a pioneering provider of remote online notarization and identity verification/authentication technology for real estate and legal transactions, today announced that Suzanne Singer has been appointed director of sales and marketing.

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

Georgeo Pulikkathara joins Dovenmuehle as Chief Information Security Officer

LAKE ZURICH, Ill. /ScoopCloud/ -- Dovenmuehle Mortgage, Inc. (Dovenmuehle), a leading mortgage subservicing company, announced today that it has hired Georgeo Pulikkathara as the company's Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). In this role, he will be responsible for the information security at Dovenmuehle, protecting data security and privacy, including borrowers' nonpublic personal information (NPI) and ensuring that Dovenmuehle maintains the appropriate internal systems, organization and information security controls necessary for financial reporting and protecting clients' confidential data.

"With the increasing rise in cyber threats and other threats to data security and privacy, protecting the data our clients have entrusted to Dovenmuehle is our organization's top priority," Pulikkathara said. "I take this responsibility very seriously and look forward to helping Dovenmuehle maintain its reputation for delivering industry-leading mortgage subservicing solutions with a particular emphasis on security and compliance."

Pulikkathara has more than a decade of experience as a cyber and information security executive. Prior to joining Dovenmuehle, he most recently served as the interim SVP, head of cyber security operations for Bank of the West and the CISO at DataStax, an artificial intelligence (AI) firm. Pulikkathara has also held cyber and information security positions at Avanade, Hewlett Packard and Microsoft. He is also currently a U.S. Army Reserve Lieutenant Colonel and Cyber Operations Officer having served in the Army Reserve for more than 23 years and been awarded the Bronze Star Medal twice for his actions in a combat zone.

"Georgeo's abundant depth of knowledge and experience in cyber and information security makes him the obvious choice for CISO," said Dovenmuehle Senior Vice President of Software Development George Mynatt. "He is not only a thought leader in the field, but he also has a proven track record of delivering results and mitigating risk. We expect Georgeo to have an immediate impact on Dovenmuehle and our clients and borrowers."

About Dovenmuehle:

Founded in 1844, Dovenmuehle (Lake Zurich, Ill.) is a mortgage subservicer for commercial banks, credit unions, independent mortgage lenders, MSR investors and state housing finance agencies nationwide. The company subservices portfolio loans, as well as loans sold to Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Ginnie Mae and the Federal Home Loan Bank with servicing retained. Using a combination of best-in-class and proprietary technology, Dovenmuehle helps lenders reduce servicing costs and deliver consistently high levels of service to homeowners while maintaining compliance with investor and regulatory requirements. Learn more at https://dovenmuehle.com.

Dovenmuehle Mortgage, Inc. (Dovenmuehle), a leading mortgage subservicing company, announced today that it has hired Georgeo Pulikkathara as the company's Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). In this role, he will be responsible for the information security at Dovenmuehle, protecting data security and privacy, including borrowers' nonpublic personal information (NPI) and ensuring that Dovenmuehle maintains the appropriate internal systems, organization and information security controls necessary for financial reporting and protecting clients' confidential data.

Related link: https://dovenmuehle.com/

Salomon Brothers Expands Capital Markets Team with New Initiative in Equity Research

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- Salomon Brothers has expanded its institutional capital markets division with the addition of eight senior hires, launching the firm's equity research initiative. As other Wall Street firms reduce headcount, Salomon Brothers continues to seek qualified candidates, and these new hires solidify the bank's commitment to hiring exceptional professionals.

"I am honored to welcome our new colleagues to Salomon Brothers, all of whom bring robust expertise and skill in institutional research and collectively over 150 years of experience in analysis," said Chip Daniels, managing director at Salomon Brothers. "With their additions, Salomon Brothers solidifies its commitment to hiring the industry's top professionals, with the aim of providing exceptional service to our clients."

Salomon Brothers equity research coverage is initially focused on six industries and on macro-economic insights:

* Consumer

* Industrials

* Financial Services

* Energy

* Technology

* Healthcare

* Economy

SALOMON BROTHERS WELCOMES:

* Michael McAllister, head of equity research. He was formerly head of U.S. research at Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ (now MUFG Bank) and was an analyst with Oppenheimer & Co. He received a BA from New York University.

* John B. Kosecoff. He was formerly a contract analyst for Morgan Stanley, and was an analyst with J.P. Morgan, Lord Abbett and Newberger Berman. He received a BA from U.C. Berkeley and an MBA from Cornell University, Johnson School. He has achieved CFA Level I.

* James McFadden. He was formerly an investment manager with J.P. Morgan and an equity analyst with Bear Sterns and Goldman Sachs. He is an Institutional Investor All-Star. He received a BS Eng. from Notre Dame and an MBA from University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School. He is a CFA charterholder.

* Ryan Weatherby. He was previously with Cogentrix and Ocwen Financial/ PHH Mortgage. He received a BS from Rowan University and a MS from Temple University. He is a CFA charterholder.

* Gary Sarkissian. He was formerly with the CFA Society Boston, Putnam Investments, Ned Davis Research and Morgan Stanley. He is a graduate of the University of South Florida. He is a CFA charterholder.

* Dr. Kris Wang. He was formerly with Nucleate Venture Capital, AstraZeneca, Boston Scientific and Goldman Sachs. He holds an MD from Dalian Medical School and is to receive an MBA from Duke University, Fuqua School. He has achieved CFA, Level II.

* Kenneth Mestemacher. He was previously with Edison Investment Research and The Carson Group. He received a BS Chemical Eng. From Missouri University and an MBA from University of Chicago, Booth School. He is a CFA charterholder.

* Dr. Colin Read. He is a specialist in public economic policy, banking and capital markets. He has taught economics for over thirty years and has been Department Chair and business school Dean. He has advised government officials and corporate leaders. He is a director of two community banks and a regional telecom company. He has published numerous books, reports and journal articles. He has been quoted in The New York Times, Coindesk and other publications, and appeared on broadcast media including CNBC, BBC, NPR and CBC. He received a BS in physics from Simon Fraser University, and earned an MBA from University of Alaska, a J.D. from University of Connecticut, a Masters in Tax from University of Tulsa, and both a MA and PhD in economics from Queen's University.

About Salomon Brothers:

Salomon Brothers is the premier global investment bank with expertise in capital markets, public and private growth capital and strategic advisory services. Salomon Brothers has a group focusing on raising capital for growing companies in New York. We provide solutions to meet our clients' evolving needs.

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

Salomon Brothers has expanded its institutional capital markets division with the addition of eight senior hires, launching the firm's equity research initiative. As other Wall Street firms reduce headcount, Salomon Brothers continues to seek qualified candidates, and these new hires solidify the bank's commitment to hiring exceptional professionals.

Related link: https://salomonbros.com/

HANG Doubles Down on Programming and Brand Engagement for Women’s Sports, Expands Sales and Marketing Team with Industry Vets Sara Gotfredson and Ashley Rutledge

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- Fresh off attracting more than 1 million viewers to its NCAA Women's Final Four viewing party, HANG, the award-winning fan-athlete community, is welcoming two women steeped in sports and digital marketing to lead a deeper push into women's sports programming, brand engagement and marketing.

With nearly 20 years of digital, traditional media and brand building experience with ESPN, the Walt Disney Company, and CBS Sports, Sara Gotfredson brings to HANG the proven expertise of her Trailblazing Sports Group, a mission based, female-founded sports marketing company focused on elevating women's sports via storytelling and partnerships. While at ESPN, Gotfredson worked with numerous Fortune 100 brands creating powerful partnerships which are recognized as game changers in female-focused marketing investments.

Ashley Rutledge has spearheaded hundreds of storytelling brand relationships and strategic team building initiatives at Snapchat, Facebook and CNN. She is recognized for creating innovative digital opportunities for traditional brands including GE, Diageo, Macy's and Unilever. Her career spans branding and digital media businesses in the US and Canada.

"Of the tens of millions of fans who flock to HANG's second-screen experiences, half are women, and we're committed to connecting them directly to the iconic personalities they feel most passionate about," said Jon Klein, HANG co-founder and CEO. "Sara and Ashley are unmatched in understanding the power of women as purchase decision-makers, and how to harness that energy on behalf of brands via sports."

Gotfredson and Rutledge will collaborate closely with HANG's Head of Marketing and Customer Success, Liz Poerner, and Head of Sales Evan Messinger.

About HANG:

Hang Media, winner of the 2023 Cynopsis Sports Award for best production innovation, is the leading celebrity-fan community, with nearly one million views of each virtual watch party around major sports events including pro and college football, basketball, baseball, and soccer. Since HANG's founding in September 2021, nearly 20 million sports fans have come face to face with their idols - star athletes, performers, and influencers - while everyone watches the game on their own TV's.

It's a dream come true for sports lovers, who get to have fun and frank conversations with their heroes about life on and off the field, play trivia contests, and sample products delivered by top sponsors including Coca-Cola, Wells Fargo, MolsonCoors, Dave & Busters, Academy Sports + Outdoors, Pernod Ricard, and others.

Join the fun at https://letshang.live, or contact LeslieAnne Wade at Lwade@wademediamanagement.com for more information.

Fresh off attracting more than 1 million viewers to its NCAA Women's Final Four viewing party, HANG, the award-winning fan-athlete community, is welcoming two women steeped in sports and digital marketing to lead a deeper push into women's sports programming, brand engagement and marketing.

Related link: https://letshang.live/

Palisade Capital Management Announces New Equity Partners

FORT LEE, N.J. /ScoopCloud/ -- Palisade Capital Management, LP, an independent woman-led and majority woman-owned registered investment advisor with approximately $4.1 billion of assets under management, is pleased to announce nine new equity partners, completing an important phase of Palisade's strategic plan and evolution. The new partners bring a wealth of experience and expertise across various aspects of the firm's business and will help drive the company's mission to deliver exceptional returns to its clients.

Palisade's new partners are long-standing members of the firm and represent a diverse range of backgrounds and areas of expertise, including investment research, portfolio management, risk management, finance, and legal/compliance. Their addition to the firm's ownership group reflects Palisade's commitment to attracting and retaining top talent, and to delivering innovative investment solutions to clients.

Palisade is also proud to announce it is now a woman-managed and majority-owned company. This important milestone reflects the firm's dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and to promoting gender equality in the financial services industry.

"We are thrilled to promote these talented professionals within the Palisade team, and to continue building our firm as a leader in investment management," said Alison Berman, Managing Partner, President and Chief Executive Officer of Palisade Capital Management. "Our new partners bring deep expertise and diverse perspectives that will enable us to deliver even better outcomes for our clients. We are also proud to be a woman-owned and managed firm and look forward to continuing to promote diversity and inclusion in our industry."

Senior Partner and Chief Investment Officer Dennison (Dan) Veru added, "The addition of these long-standing Palisade professionals to our ownership group reflects Palisade's commitment to remaining independent and employee owned." Partner Michael Feiler added, "Our clients continue to appreciate the benefits of our fundamentally different wealth management model, culture of outstanding service, and the expertise provided by our talented teams."

About Palisade Capital Management:

Palisade Capital Management, LP is an independent, owner-operated investment management firm headquartered in Fort Lee, New Jersey. Founded in 1995, Palisade has built its business around developing and managing specialized investment strategies for individuals, families, corporations, pension plans, and other institutions. The firm has dedicated investment teams that actively manage Small Cap Core Equity, Smid Cap Core Equity, Focused Equity, and a variety of Convertible Securities portfolios, as well as a robust private wealth management and financial planning offering for individuals and families.

Learn more: https://palisadecapital.com/

Disclosures:

Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. No assurance can be given that any strategy referenced herein will be successful. The performance of the strategies can be volatile and involve a high degree of risk. Investors may lose some or all of their investment.

This notice has been prepared for informational purposes only and is neither an offer to sell, nor a solicitation of an offer to buy any security, instrument, or investment product. Certain information contained in this presentation constitutes "forward-looking statements," which can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "may," "will," "should," "expect," "anticipate," "project," "estimate," "intend," "continue," or "believe," or the negatives thereof or other variations thereon or comparable terminology. Due to various risks and uncertainties, actual events, results or the actual performance of investments may differ materially from those reflected or contemplated in such forward-looking statements. Nothing herein may be relied upon as a guarantee, promise, assurance or a representation as to the future.

Palisade Capital Management, LP, an independent woman-led and majority woman-owned registered investment advisor with approximately $4.1 billion of assets under management, is pleased to announce nine new equity partners, completing an important phase of Palisade's strategic plan and evolution.

Related link: https://palisadecapital.com/

Down Payment Resource adds four team members to help the housing industry meet strong consumer demand for homebuyer assistance programs

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- Down Payment Resource (DPR), the housing industry's leading technology for connecting home buyers with homebuyer assistance programs, today announced that it has brought on four new team members to grow its sales footprint, expand its relationships with housing finance agencies (HFAs) and provide enhanced support to DPR's growing customer base.

"Intense consumer demand for homebuyer assistance has driven explosive usership across our tools for lenders, agents and listing sites - prompting us to grow our team with the addition of four incredibly knowledgeable and passionate housing finance professionals," said DPR Founder and CEO Rob Chrane. "I look forward to working with the expanded DPR family to champion innovative tools, strategies and programs that make homeownership more affordable and accessible for everyone."

The newly appointed team members are:

* Tani Lawrence, Enterprise Sales Executive

As Enterprise Sales Executive, Lawrence is responsible for driving business growth by showing housing professionals how DPR's solutions can help them better serve homebuyers and conduct operations more efficiently. Previously, Lawrence served as senior business development executive at a document fulfillment fintech, where she signed the company's largest lender client, and in a business development role at Optimal Blue, where she specialized in its Comergence risk management toolset.

* Angel Romero, HFA relationship manager

As HFA Relationship Manager, Romero wields more than a decade of mortgage industry experience to build and maintain DPR's relationships with hundreds of HFAs nationwide. Before joining DPR in March 2023, Angel served as AVP, post-closing manager and resident housing program expert at Cherry Creek Mortgage, where she helped drive the company's expansion into underserved markets and streamline down payment assistance (DPA) operations.

* Keith Futrell and Kathy Gault, DPA Program Specialists

As DPA program specialists, Futrell and Gault will use their extensive knowledge of compliance guidelines, DPA programs and affordable lending processes to provide DPR partners custom DPA insights and strategies.

Futrell has nearly two decades of housing finance industry experience as a mortgage account manager, processor and underwriter, and he has specialized knowledge underwriting DPA programs. In his previous role as an underwriter for Allen Tate Companies, Futrell reviewed and issued two or more loans per day on average and was named MVP of Underwriting in 2019 and 2021.

Prior to joining DPR, Gault was senior strategic products and affordable housing programs coordinator at Mountain West Financial, Inc. In this role, Gault curated the lender's DPA program roster, trained loan originators on new DPA programs and managed DPA programs.

About Down Payment Resource:

Down Payment Resource (DPR) is an award-winning technology provider helping the housing industry connect homebuyers with the homebuyer assistance they need. With toolsets tailored for real estate agents, multiple listing services and mortgage lenders, DPR's technology empowers housing professionals to make affordable home financing opportunities more accessible while growing business and forging referral partnerships. The only organization to track the details of every U.S. homebuyer assistance program, DPR frequently lends its expertise to nonprofits, housing finance agencies, policymakers, government-sponsored enterprises, think tanks and trade organizations seeking to improve housing affordability. Its technology is used by five of the top 10 retail mortgage lenders by volume, three of the four largest real estate listing websites and 500,000 real estate agents.

For more information, visit https://downpaymentresource.com/.

Down Payment Resource (DPR), the housing industry's leading technology for connecting home buyers with homebuyer assistance programs, today announced that it has brought on four new team members to grow its sales footprint, expand its relationships with housing finance agencies (HFAs) and provide enhanced support to DPR's growing customer base.

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

MMI appoints Brian McKray as director of product development

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah /ScoopCloud/ -- Mobility Market Intelligence (MMI), a leader in data intelligence and market insight tools for the mortgage and real estate industries, today announced it has hired Brian McKray as the director of product development. In this role, McKray will guide the creation of new system features and functionality to maintain alignment with the company's vision and mission and ensure customer needs are considered at every stage of product development.

"As we expand our vision for what the MMI platform can be, we want to stay true to our purpose and make our clients' partners in MMI's success. To that, we needed a strong guiding hand on our product development team that could keep everyone on the same page," said MMI Founder and CEO Ben Teerlink. "Brian has a passion for developing and optimizing technologies to provide the best user experience, and we are incredibly confident in his ability to craft a best-in-class platform that not only makes an impact for MMI clients, but the mortgage industry as a whole."

McKray comes to MMI from Celebrity Home Loans, where he served as Director of Marketing Optimization and focused on optimizing marketing platforms, products and technologies to improve loan originator adoption, utilization and user experience. Prior to Celebrity Home Loans, McKray was the Director of Marketing at Castle & Cooke Mortgage, LLC, and spent time as Manager of Marketing Systems and Support, as well as Senior Manager of Marketing at Academy Mortgage Corporation. While at Academy Mortgage, McKray played a significant role in developing and upgrading the company's use of major software platforms. He has additional marketing experience from his time at Republic Mortgage Home Loans and National City Mortgage.

"Within my marketing roles, I've always gravitated towards leveraging technology for marketing purposes, and with that, I feel as if everything has led me to MMI," McKray said. "I'm thrilled to work with people I've known, respected and interacted with on a variety of levels for so many years. To be part of this dream team that Ben has put together is exhilerating and flattering at the same time."

By accessing an unrivaled database of comprehensive real estate and mortgage production data, MMI's enterprise customers can identify partner networks that best support their business objectives with granular insight into lenders, loan officers and real estate agents by region or individual transactions. To learn more, visit https://mmi.io.

About MMI:

Mobility Market Intelligence (MMI) is a market leader in data intelligence and market insight tools for the mortgage and real estate industries. Headquartered in Salt Lake City, the company's signature product, MMI, provides actionable intelligence for lenders, real estate agents, real estate brokerages, title companies and others in the real estate industry. MMI is currently used by more than 350 enterprise customers, including 20 of the top 25 lenders in the country. To learn more, visit https://mmi.io or contact sales@mmi.io.

Mobility Market Intelligence (MMI), a leader in data intelligence and market insight tools for the mortgage and real estate industries, today announced it has hired Brian McKray as the director of product development. In this role, McKray will guide the creation of new system features and functionality to maintain alignment with the company's vision and mission and ensure customer needs are considered at every stage of product development.

Related link: https://mmi.io

Leonard Jones Joins Blaylock Van, Wall Street’s Oldest Continually Operating Black-Owned Firm, as Executive Director of Municipal Banking, Public Finance

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- Industry veteran Leonard Jones has been named Executive Director of Municipal Banking and Head of Public Finance for Blaylock Van, LLC, the nation's longest-continuously operating Black-owned investment firm. In this role, he will lead the firm's banking team and solutions for local and municipal government organizations with a focus on financial and risk management.

Most recently, Jones was Managing Director of Moody's Investors Service, where he managed the company's public finance local government ratings group. Prior to that, he served as Partner and Head of Investment Banking for Rice Financial Products and Vice President of Morgan Stanley and Company in New York as well as Chief Consultant for the Zambia Privatization Agency in Zambia, among other notable industry leadership positions.

"Lenny's extensive leadership and strategic expertise will be a tremendous benefit to our clients and our team, and we are thrilled to welcome him to Blaylock Van," said Blaylock Van CEO and President Eric Standifer. "He is a visionary across municipal finance and investment banking as well as marketing and talent development, which will support the continued growth and innovation of our municipal banking and public finance enterprise."

Jones received his MBA from Stanford University's Graduate School of Business and his bachelor's degree in economics from Dartmouth College. He also serves as Board Treasurer for the New York Urban League.

Certified as a Minority Business Enterprise by the State of New York, the State of Wisconsin, the City of New York, and the National Minority Supplier Development Council, Blaylock Van is 81 percent Black-owned. Blaylock Van serves corporations, municipalities, investment managers, and pension funds with a diverse employee base committed to work beyond financial services.

About Blaylock Van, LLC:

Blaylock Van, LLC (BV) is the oldest and continuously operating Black-owned banking firm in the United States, providing personalized services for clients across the country. Clients include corporations, municipalities, investment managers, pension funds, and family offices. The firm's headquarters are in New York City, with offices in Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Miami, and Oakland, Calif.

For more information, please visit https://brv-llc.com/

Industry veteran Leonard Jones has been named Executive Director of Municipal Banking and Head of Public Finance for Blaylock Van, LLC, the nation's longest-continuously operating Black-owned investment firm. In this role, he will lead the firm's banking team and solutions for local and municipal government organizations with a focus on financial and risk management.

Related link: https://brv-llc.com/

MMI Announces Small and Mid-Size Business Channel and New Account Executive, Heath Liles

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah /ScoopCloud/ -- Mobility Market Intelligence (MMI), a leader in data intelligence and market insight tools for the mortgage and real estate industries, today announced it has expanded access to its platform with a new user tier for small and mid-size (SMB) independent mortgage lenders and brokers. Previously focused on enterprise accounts, MMI is now making a dedicated effort to providing value to the individual and SMB spaces. Additionally, Heath Liles has been hired as MMI's SMB Account Executive and will be tasked with leading sales and managing client relationships for MMI's SMB channel.

Mortgage brokers and lenders with less than 10 loan officers (LOs) can use MMI's SMB channel, with access to the same core tools that an enterprise account would have.

"For several years now, small and mid-sized lenders with just a handful of LOs have expressed interest in MMI but haven't met the threshold required of an enterprise client. This new channel will give smaller organizations access to the MMI platform's powerful insights," said MMI Vice President of Enterprise Sales Melissa Sike. "We're delighted to provide this option and look forward to witnessing the success smaller lenders find through this offering."

Before joining MMI, Liles spent four years at Movement Mortgage, starting as a loan processor and two years later, he became a loan officer assistant (LOA) to one of Charlotte's top-producing LOs. Prior to Movement Mortgage, Liles spent nine years at Sealed Air Corporation as a sales representative.

"Heath is eager to help customers find the best solutions for their business and is a great embodiment of the culture we've built at MMI," continued Sike. "We're proud to welcome him to the MMI team."

"MMI intrigued me from the first time I saw a demo. The platform is compelling, with the data presented in a simple and digestible way," said Liles. "I'm eager to show mortgage lenders and brokers the difference MMI can make in their business efforts. I have never seen a platform as powerful as this, and I'm humbled to be a part of MMI's growth."

About MMI:

Mobility Market Intelligence (MMI) is a market leader in data intelligence and market insight tools for the mortgage and real estate industries. Headquartered in Salt Lake City, the company's signature product, MMI, provides actionable intelligence for lenders, real estate agents, real estate brokerages, title companies and others in the real estate industry. MMI is currently used by more than 350 enterprise customers, including 20 of the top 25 lenders in the country. To learn more, visit https://mmi.io or contact sales@mmi.io.

Mobility Market Intelligence (MMI), a leader in data intelligence and market insight tools for the mortgage and real estate industries, today announced it has expanded access to its platform with a new user tier for small and mid-size (SMB) independent mortgage lenders and brokers. Previously focused on enterprise accounts, MMI is now making a dedicated effort to providing value to the individual and SMB spaces.

Related link: https://mmi.io

Dovenmuehle adds Anna Krogh as Vice President of Business Development to expand mortgage subservicer’s footprint

LAKE ZURICH, Ill. /ScoopCloud/ -- Dovenmuehle Mortgage, Inc. (Dovenmuehle), a leading mortgage subservicing company, announced today that Anna Krogh has been hired as the company's vice president of business development. In this role, her responsibilities will include growing Dovenmuehle's client list by sourcing new prospects and fostering and developing long-term relationships and clients.

"I'm honored to be part of this team and such a strong brand," Krogh said. "Dovenmuehle is a highly respected and recognized name in the mortgage industry and servicing space, and I look forward to working with the great people who have made that possible. My goal is to support Dovenmuehle's long-term growth objectives and be an easily accessible, informational source for current and prospective clients, ensuring client satisfaction and confidence."

Krogh has more than a decade of experience in the financial services space and comes to Dovenmuehle from Associated Bank, where she served as the senior vice president, sales team leader, following a promotion from vice president, treasury management officer. In addition to Krogh's prior experience in treasury and cash management sales at Bank of America Merrill Lynch and JPMorgan Chase, she began her career in loss mitigation at Bank of America.

"Anna's breadth and depth of knowledge and experience in the financial sector makes her a valuable addition to our team," said Dovenmuehle Senior Vice President of Business Development David Allison. "She has a deep understanding of servicing and a proven track record of delivering results, which will help her make an immediate and positive impact on the business development team and for Dovenmuehle's clients."

About Dovenmuehle:

Founded in 1844, Dovenmuehle (Lake Zurich, Illinois) is a mortgage subservicer for commercial banks, credit unions, independent mortgage lenders, MSR investors and state housing finance agencies nationwide. The company subservices portfolio loans, as well as loans sold to Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Ginnie Mae and the Federal Home Loan Bank with servicing retained. Using a combination of best-in-class and proprietary technology, Dovenmuehle helps lenders reduce servicing costs and deliver consistently high levels of service to homeowners while maintaining compliance with investor and regulatory requirements. Learn more at https://dovenmuehle.com/.

Dovenmuehle Mortgage, Inc. (Dovenmuehle), a leading mortgage subservicing company, announced today that Anna Krogh has been hired as the company's vice president of business development. In this role, her responsibilities will include growing Dovenmuehle's client list by sourcing new prospects and fostering and developing long-term relationships and clients.

Related link: https://dovenmuehle.com/

MMI welcomes Shayna Wilmet as its newest Regional Director of Growth

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah /ScoopCloud/ -- Mobility Market Intelligence (MMI), a leader in data intelligence and market insight tools for the mortgage and real estate industries, today announced Shayna Wilmet as its newest regional director of growth. Wilmet's responsibilities will include consulting and strategizing with MMI's growing roster of mortgage enterprise clients, which includes 20 of the top 25 lenders in the nation, to identify growth opportunities to drive adoption and increase return on investment (ROI).

"Despite the volatility in mortgage origination this year, the value housing professionals are finding in MMI is spreading like wildfire. For the last ten years, we've been dedicated to building tools to help enterprises hone their strategies," said MMI Founder and CEO Ben Teerlink. "It never gets old welcoming new faces to the MMI team. With Shayna's previous experience, she has seen MMI's tool from an integration standpoint and now from the inside. This perspective gives her an in-depth understanding of the needs of MMI clientele."

Wilmet has nearly 10 years of experience managing client success and is well-versed in the mortgage industry. Prior to joining MMI, Wilmet was an enterprise customer success manager for a year and was then promoted to manager of customer success at SimpleNexus. She also spent two years as a strategic inside account manager at Ellie Mae.

"Earlier in my career, I'd seen the integrations with MMI and had the pleasure of meeting Ben. It is a full circle moment for me now joining the team," said Wilmet. "I'm thankful to be a part of such a vastly growing company and eager to be of service to those interested in MMI's tools."

By accessing an unrivaled database of comprehensive real estate and mortgage production data, MMI's enterprise customers can identify partner networks that best support their business objectives with granular insight into lenders, loan officers and real estate agents by region or individual transactions. To learn more, visit https://mmi.io.

About MMI

Mobility Market Intelligence (MMI) is a market leader in data intelligence and market insight tools for the mortgage and real estate industries. Headquartered in Salt Lake City, the company's signature product, MMI, provides actionable intelligence for lenders, real estate agents, real estate brokerages, title companies and others in the real estate industry. MMI is currently used by more than 350 enterprise customers, including 20 of the top 25 lenders in the country. To learn more, visit https://mmi.io or contact sales@mmi.io.

Mobility Market Intelligence (MMI), a leader in data intelligence and market insight tools for the mortgage and real estate industries, today announced Shayna Wilmet as its newest regional director of growth. Wilmet's responsibilities will include consulting and strategizing with MMI's growing roster of mortgage enterprise clients, which includes 20 of the top 25 lenders in the nation, to identify growth opportunities to drive adoption and increase return on investment (ROI).

Related link: https://mmi.io

SocialCoach Taps Fintech Exec Andria Lightfoot and Launches AI Driven Social Media Marketing Solution

SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- SocialCoach (socialcoach.io), a leading mortgage and real estate social media technology platform today announced the appointment of Andria Lightfoot as company President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) amidst their first-even AI Driven Social Media product launch.

The mortgage centric social media marketing software company today announced the launch of its new innovative product enhancement integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) to help mortgage lenders and loan officers drive social selling and lead generation activities into more powerful sales ROI. SocialCoach combines the power of social media selling with a first of its kind compliance management system to reduce risk in expanding social selling and lead gen activities with Loan Officers, Real Estate Agents, and more.

"I am thrilled to be joining SocialCoach at a time when the mortgage industry is in need of innovative marketing solutions to drive social media selling with compliance and operational efficiency integration with cutting edge AI driven processes," said Andria Lightfoot.

Lightfoot joins SocialCoach as a proven mortgage technology leader with a demonstrated ability to drive process innovation and scale teams for growth. As a mortgage industry veteran with over 20 years of experience, she previously was the Chief Customer Officer of SimpleNexus, an nCino Company overseeing the growth of all customer-centric activities of SimpleNexus' customer division including professional services, client success, support, training and integration engineering. "Andria's wealth of experience successfully managing operations and scaling teams for growth makes her an invaluable addition to the SocialCoach Executive team," said SocialCoach Founder and CEO Joe Wilson. "She will play an important role helping us deliver increased value to our customers and leading the mortgage industry expertise in Social Selling and lead generation for lenders and financial institutions."

Lightfoot's accomplishments in the mortgage industry have been recognized by National Mortgage Professional's award honoree, which named her 40 Under 40 and Most Connected Mortgage awards, and by HousingWire magazine, which honored her with its Women of Influence award. She has served on CIO advisory boards for ICE Mortgage and the Mortgage Banker's Association (MBA), is a frequent speaker at mortgage industry events, and has been quoted in numerous publications including Forbes.

More information: https://socialcoach.io/

About SocialCoach:

SocialCoach is a social media marketing platform transforming lead generation, brand awareness and marketing strategy for loan officers and real estate professionals. The platforms' native AI driven social media posting, compliance management system, and professional services for content innovation drives increases sales and brand recognition for lenders and financial institutions. Their mobile toolset for social media management allows sales staff to say connected to their customer base in a compliant and innovative way to drive sales at the top of the marketing funnel.

SocialCoach (socialcoach.io), a leading mortgage and real estate social media technology platform today announced the appointment of Andria Lightfoot as company President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) amidst their first-even AI Driven Social Media product launch.

Related link: https://socialcoach.io/

Beth A. Wilson Named New President of Excelas, LLC

CLEVELAND, Ohio /ScoopCloud/ -- Beth A. Wilson has been named President of Excelas, LLC, a national provider of medical record organization, retrieval, and analysis, helping healthcare organizations respond to claims - and litigation - brought against them. Excelas, LLC's announcement today says Ms. Wilson's tenure begins April 17, 2023.

As Senior Counsel with HCR ManorCare/ProMedica Health System since 2009, Ms. Wilson has been responsible for resolving legal matters involving patient care with a nationwide network of hospitals, skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers, assisted living facilities, outpatient rehab clinics, and home health and hospice.

Graduating Magna Cum Laude from the University of Toledo, Ms. Wilson was awarded her Juris Doctor degree from University of Toledo Law School Magna Cum Laude as the top-ranked female student, and inducted into the Order of the Coif (top 10% of law school class). She joined Cooper & Walinski, which in 2007 became the largest majority women-owned firm in the country, became a partner within five years, and then was elected to the firm's Board of Directors.

A 20 Under 40 Award recipient, recognizing distinguished individuals in the community, Ms. Wilson has advocated on behalf of individuals with disabilities to obtain reasonable accommodations, and sought Civil Protective Orders pro bono for victims of domestic violence. Her time and talents have also benefitted United Way, American Heart Association, American Cancer Society, Habitat for Humanity, Assistance Dogs of America, The Toledo Zoo, and Advocates for Basic Legal Equality.

A frequent presenter and author on legal topics, Ms. Wilson was Editor-in-Chief of Life's Cheat Sheets by Jeff Wilson, a best selling book series to inspire young adults to develop fundamental life skills with shortcuts to achieving success.

Sharing the same passion for and advocacy on behalf of clients within the healthcare and skilled nursing industry, Excelas, LLC Founder & President, Jean Bourgeois, MBA, RHIA and Ms. Wilson have worked together to achieve successful outcomes, cultivate mutual respect, and recognize a profound commitment to positively impact the way healthcare is delivered.

While navigating the complex pre- and post-COVID healthcare landscape of acute-, short-, and long-term medical and rehab care, Excelas, LLC's Founder identified Ms. Wilson as the ideal candidate to succeed her as President when she steps away from day-to-day responsibilities.

Ms. Wilson's considerable accomplishments, dedication to community and professional integrity, along with her sincere desire and proven skills to help others resolve problems, will further propel Excelas, LLC's mission to position its clients' resources where they belong - in patient care.

Learn more: https://excelas1.com/

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Beth A. Wilson has been named President of Excelas, LLC, a national provider of medical record organization, retrieval, and analysis, helping healthcare organizations respond to claims - and litigation - brought against them. Excelas, LLC's announcement today says Ms. Wilson's tenure begins April 17, 2023.

Related link: https://excelas1.com/

FormFree sharpens focus on decentralizing and democratizing consumer access to credit with strategic divestiture of AccountChek

ATHENS, Ga., /ScoopCloud/ -- Founder and CEO Brent Chandler today heralded a new era for FormFree® following its strategic divestiture of asset-verification service AccountChek®. Moving forward, the fintech will focus on products that advance its mission to decentralize and democratize the way consumers understand their financial data and access credit opportunities. Eric Lapin, who joined FormFree in 2022 as chief strategy officer, will guide the company's next chapter as president.

"FormFree changed the lending industry when we launched its first wave of digital transformation, and we're ready to change it again by ushering in a new era of consumer empowerment and expanded access to credit for all people," said Chandler. "As our new president, Eric will play a critical role in guiding FormFree's next chapter as we double down on creating new avenues for lenders to responsibly serve credit invisibles and other underserved populations."

Lapin says the company's new direction will include an increased focus on blockchain and other decentralized Web3 technologies that give users greater control over their data and privacy. For example, the Qualified Borrower™ (QB) token Lapin helped conceptualize and bring to market last year enables FormFree to share consumers' validated Financial DNA® and indicators of homebuying interest with best-fit lenders and service providers while keeping consumers' identities anonymous.

A widely recognized innovator in mortgage and financial services technologies, FormFree is the developer of Passport®, a first-of-its-kind mobile application that verifies and perpetually updates a consumer's comprehensive Financial DNA and puts consumers in the driver's seat of their self-sovereign financial identity (SSFI). FormFree is also the creator of the Residual Knowledge Income Index™ (RIKI™), a method for evaluating consumer creditworthiness based on cash-flow analysis. RIKI allows lenders to safely extend credit to consumers whose lack of credit history or thin credit files may not meet traditional underwriting requirements.

FormFree will continue to operate in the mortgage space with a focus on helping lenders meet the needs of more than 45 million Americans who are either credit-unserved or credit-underserved. In so doing, FormFree will help regulated financial institutions meet their obligations under the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA), which calls on banks to meet the needs of low- and moderate-income borrowers in the communities they serve.

The fintech will also continue its ongoing expansion beyond mortgage origination into other phases of the homeownership journey, including home search, pre-purchase housing counseling and loss mitigation. In addition, Lapin sees opportunities for FormFree's know your everything (KYE) and anti-money laundering (AML) capabilities to disrupt the digital currency, auto loan and personal loan verticals.

"FormFree is proud to have pioneered the mortgage industry's first asset verification service, and that revolutionary spirit will propel the next phase of our growth," said Lapin. "Moving forward with a laser focus on the future will allow FormFree to innovate with the agility of a startup while benefitting from all the experience and wisdom we have accumulated over nearly two decades in business."

About FormFree®:

FormFree helps lenders understand credit risk like never before with its patented Passport® product, which opens doors to more inclusive credit decisioning by revealing each customer's true ability to pay (ATP®), and patent-pending Residual Knowledge Income Index™ (RIKI™), an innovative method for evaluating consumer creditworthiness based on residual income analysis.

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

Twitter: @RealFormFree #fintech #digitalmortgage #mortgage

Founder and CEO Brent Chandler today heralded a new era for FormFree® following its strategic divestiture of asset-verification service AccountChek®. Moving forward, the fintech will focus on products that advance its mission to decentralize and democratize the way consumers understand their financial data and access credit opportunities. Eric Lapin, who joined FormFree in 2022 as chief strategy officer, will guide the company's next chapter as president.

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

Established Knoxville ophthalmology practice expands its services with a new doctor

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. /ScoopCloud/ -- Drs. Campbell, Cunningham, Taylor & Haun, a leading eye care provider in East Tennessee, recently expanded its team of skilled medical professionals with the addition of General Ophthalmologist Andrew Johnston, M.D., to offer its growing patient base even more options for top-rate eye care.

Johnston will work closely with the practice's 17 Ophthalmologists and Optometrists to provide a true comprehensive level of eye care that seamlessly aligns with the collective goal of the practice. From disease diagnosis, treatment, and management, Johnston does it all utilizing both surgical and nonsurgical technology. Aside from the fulfillment of monitoring, preserving, and improving the vision of his patients, Johnston is particularly excited about the opportunity to actively collaborate with other top minds in the field to provide next-level care using all the tools at their disposal.

"We've got our own surgery center, our own LASIK(r) center, a medical retina specialist, two cornea specialists, and so much more," Johnston said. "There is such camaraderie between the doctors. It really is everything that you could want in a practice. I really want to be a team player and do whatever I can to help both my patients and the practice. Those are the things that I really care about."

With the recent population growth in the Knoxville area, Practice Managing Partner and Ophthalmologist Kirk Haun, M.D., F.A.C.S., says Johnston's joining the team is further proof of the practice's dedication to meeting an increased demand for quality, neighborhood eye care.

"As more people are moving to East Tennessee, obviously the need for more medical services goes up, too," said Haun. "Dr. Johnston brings more knowledge and skill to the table in treating a wide range of eye conditions and diseases, and we never want to miss a beat in meeting our patients' needs. We couldn't be more pleased to have him join our team."

Dr. Johnston completed medical school at UT Health Science Center in Memphis followed by an internship at UT Hospital in Knoxville. He then went back to Memphis to complete his residency at the Hamilton Eye Institute.

Though he admits he's had a bit of a long educational journey that eventually led him to Ophthalmology, Johnston is quick to point out that so many things just seemed to click along the way and solidify that it is indeed the field he's meant to be in.

"It's hard to beat," he said. "Nothing came close to it really. I just realized Ophthalmology was the best fit for me."

Dr. Johnston will split his time between several locations of the practice to serve as many East Tennesseans as he can. To schedule an appointment, call 865-584-0905.

To learn more about Dr. Johnston or the other providers at Drs. Campbell, Cunningham, Taylor & Haun, visit https://www.ccteyes.com/

Drs. Campbell, Cunningham, Taylor & Haun, a leading eye care provider in East Tennessee, recently expanded its team of skilled medical professionals with the addition of General Ophthalmologist Andrew Johnston, M.D., to offer its growing patient base even more options for top-rate eye care.

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

Vector Structural Engineering Opens New Office in Texas

ARLINGTON, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- Vector Structural Engineering is excited to announce that it's opening a new office in Arlington, TX. The reason behind this opening is two-fold: to expand its presence to better serve clients in need of excellent structural engineering services in Texas; and to help employees achieve their career goals.

Scott Van Hoose will lead the charge in this new location and he was largely responsible for its opening. When he approached the company about running his own office, they asked him quite simply, "Where?"

"We really wanted to help Scott grow in his career and when he decided he wanted a chance to run his own office, we didn't want to lose him," Jacob Proctor, CEO, Vector Structural Engineering, says. "Scott is a valuable, loyal employee and has shown that he is trustworthy and a very capable engineer."

Scott had a few states on the table that included California and Florida too, but he landed on Texas because his spouse has family in the region. Currently, there are three full-time engineers in the office and there's room to grow.

Scott's experience is mostly with miscellaneous steel structures, working with steel fabricators to design railings, and stairs, as well as signs and bridges. He also has experience with steel connections and prefabricated metal buildings. Vector's main office has vast experience with designing custom homes and residential businesses.

Proctor shares that all of Vector's engineers have access to a network of structural engineering experts throughout the company in order to serve diverse engineering needs and populations.

"I hope to be able to provide a client-oriented structural engineering service that focuses on providing a quality, economical design while ensuring client satisfaction," Van Hoose says.

The office also hopes to work closely with engineering students in the area to help them gain experience while going to school.

"We're excited about the opportunity to serve the community, and the growth potential for Vector by having our first office in Texas," Proctor says.

About Vector Structural Engineering:

Vector Structural Engineering is a full-service structural engineering company licensed in all 50 states plus Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and Canada (Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba and Ontario). Founded in 2002, it has completed thousands of projects across the nation and in Canada. The majority of its business is from clients who have been with Vector for years. Its engineering team includes 27 licensed engineers and 30 project managers across six offices.

For more information: https://vectorse.com

Vector Structural Engineering is excited to announce that it's opening a new office in Arlington, TX. The reason behind this opening is two-fold: to expand its presence to better serve clients in need of excellent structural engineering services in Texas; and to help employees achieve their career goals.

Related link: https://vectorse.com/

NGPA Announces New Executive Director, Justin Ellixson-Andrews

ST. LOUIS PARK, Minn. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Board of Directors for NGPA, the worldwide LGBTQ+ aviation community, following a comprehensive, year-long process involving member and volunteer feedback, strategic planning and a thorough search and interview schedule, has selected Justin Ellixson-Andrews as the next executive leader of the Association. Justin will begin his service as Executive Director of NGPA starting on February 8, 2023.

Scott Konzem, NGPA Board Chair, stated, "We're excited to take NGPA to the next level with the selection of Justin as NGPA's first full-time executive leader. Justin's long history with NGPA, his strategic vision for the future and connection with the membership make him the ideal candidate to help us with this transition."

Justin most recently served as Head of Talent Acquisition and Learning & Development at Delux Public Charter, also known as JSX. At JSX he oversaw teams responsible for developing, leading and maintaining the organization's recruiting and learning and development teams. He also established JSX's DE&I function and led JSX's efforts to achieve a perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's "Corporate Equality Index," a national benchmarking tool on corporate policies, practices and benefits pertinent to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer employees.

Prior to JSX, Justin served as a Regional Talent Acquisition Consultant for Republic Airline and Director of International Admissions for Airline Transport Professionals. He is a graduate of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University with a B.S. in Aeronautics and a M.S. in Leadership. He is also a private pilot.

"I am humbled and honored to be joining NGPA in this new role, an organization that I call my family," stated Ellixson-Andrews. "NGPA's long history of building, supporting and uniting the LGBTQ+ aviation community is one that I can't wait to continue on in support of our growing membership," he concluded.

NGPA President, Brian Gambino, has announced that he will depart the organization's leadership position following three years of masterful stewardship, including significant membership and event growth, during some of the most trying times the organization has ever faced. Brian will hand over the reins of the organization following the NGPA Industry Expo and Winter Warm Up in Palm Springs, CA on February 9-12, 2023.

"Justin's commitment to the LGBTQ+ community has been proven through his past work. I could not be happier to be handing the baton to him in this new full-time capacity to continue the growth and camaraderie of NGPA!" said Gambino.

Justin will be joining the NGPA Industry Expo and Winter Warm Up events in Palm Springs, alongside Gambino, as his first introduction in his new role to members, sponsors and attendees.

Learn more: https://www.ngpa.org/

The Board of Directors for NGPA, the worldwide LGBTQ+ aviation community, following a comprehensive, year-long process involving member and volunteer feedback, strategic planning and a thorough search and interview schedule, has selected Justin Ellixson-Andrews as the next executive leader of the Association. Justin will begin his service as Executive Director of NGPA starting on February 8, 2023.

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

Sequoia Real Estate Hires Regional Sales Manager to Grow Business and Maintain Unique Culture

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Statewide growth and local expertise - while that may sound like a bit of an oxymoron - it's actually what Sequoia Real Estate has in mind for its future. And Jim Enes, a Bay Area native, is the right person to propel its growth. He's been hired as the company's Regional Sales Manager and brings more than 32 years of experience to the table.

Enes' appointment to the executive team represents the beginning of an era - one that will be built on a series of stepping stones from growing and expanding new communities throughout the Bay Area to eventually being a nationally-recognized real estate brand.

Kelvin Kam, Managing Broker of Sequoia Real Estate, says that the company's short-term goal is to have 1,000 agents in 20 northern California cities and - long term - to be located in several select states coast to coast.

"We want to be that local option in every market," Kam says. "And, while that may sound like a lofty goal, with the right team and culture in place, it's achievable."

Enes is excited to enter into this new role. Prior to joining Sequoia Real Estate, Enes was the San Mateo County Team Manager at Redfin. His expertise resulted in an impressive $1.77 billion in closed sales volume.

"This was a deliberate move for me," Enes says. "After nearly three years at Redfin, I started to re-evaluate my career direction. At one point, I had run my own company for 20 years and I really enjoy helping start-ups and other businesses grow. So, when Kam presented this new opportunity, I knew it would be a great fit."

Over the years, Sequoia Real Estate has managed to grow organically and as one of the few independently-owned brokerages left in the Bay Area, it plans to keep that "stay local" momentum going. It's also committed to its culture which - according to Kam - is one that everyone wants, but is difficult to find.

"Everyone knows us for our culture," Kam says. "Our associates take it upon themselves to support each other whether it be business or personal. It's this collaborative environment that's allowed our associates to focus on their strengths and grow in their own way."

Their agents are involved with the community and multiple non-profit organizations that provide education on real estate matters such as the Women's Council of Realtors (WCR), Asian American Real Estate Association of America (AREAA), along with local real estate boards and their affiliates.

Sequoia Real Estate is known for its events throughout the year such as InvestNOW, where speakers from across the country are invited to discuss the real estate opportunities in their area. They also participate in toy drives, food drives, local races, schools and other charitable events throughout the year.

And, it's this involvement that only helps to further deepen the company's commitment to local, regional and eventually - national - relationship and community building.

About Sequoia Real Estate:

Sequoia Real Estate was founded by Kelvin Kam in 2010. Currently, it has over 100 associates in four offices in the Bay Area: San Mateo, Oakland, Pinole and San Francisco. There's also a commercial division Sequoia Commercial Group and a nonprofit Sequoia Arts Foundation.

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Sequoia Real Estate: https://sequoia-realestate.com/

Jim Enes: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimenes/

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Statewide growth and local expertise - while that may sound like a bit of an oxymoron - it's actually what Sequoia Real Estate has in mind for its future. And Jim Enes, a Bay Area native, is the right person to propel its growth. He's been hired as the company's Regional Sales Manager and brings more than 32 years of experience to the table.

Related link: https://sequoia-realestate.com/