FirstClose’s SVP of HR Katie Smith named 2025 HousingWire Woman of Influence

AUSTIN, Texas, July 3, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FirstClose™, Inc., a leading fintech provider of data and workflow solutions for mortgage and home equity lenders nationwide, announced its Senior Vice President of Human Resources Katie Smith has been named a 2025 HousingWire Woman of Influence. The national award recognizes her exceptional leadership, commitment to company culture and impact on the fintech and mortgage lending industry.

Class Valuation’s Melinda Lesinski named to HousingWire’s 2025 Women of Influence list

TROY, Mich., July 1, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Class Valuation, a leading real estate appraisal management company (AMC), announced today that Executive Vice President, Head of Operations Melinda (Mindy) Lesinski has been named to HousingWire’s 2025 Women of Influence list. HousingWire’s Women of Influence program was launched in 2010 to recognize women making notable contributions to both their businesses and the industry at large, with a specific focus on contributions during the most recent 12 months.

HousingWire honors TrustEngine Vice President Rachel Cunningham as a 2023 Women of Influence

ELLICOTT CITY, Md. /ScoopCloud/ — TrustEngine™, a provider of data-driven homebuyer engagement and education solutions for lenders, today announced Vice President of Customer Success Rachel Cunningham has been named a HousingWire 2023 Women of Influence award honoree. The Women of Influence awards program recognizes the achievements of women who are shaping the U.S. housing economy.

Promontory MortgagePath COO Debora Aydelotte Earns Top Female Industry Leadership Honors from HousingWire and Mortgage Banker Magazine

DANBURY, Conn. /ScoopCloud/ — Leading digital mortgage and fulfillment solutions provider Promontory MortgagePath LLC announced Chief Operating Officer Debora Aydelotte has been recognized by HousingWire and Mortgage Banker Magazine for her leadership contributions to the mortgage industry. Aydelotte has been named one of HousingWire’s 2021 Women of Influence and is among Mortgage Banker Magazine’s 2021 Powerful Women in Mortgage Banking.

Mid America Mortgage’s Kara Lamphere Named 2020 HW Woman of Influence

ADDISON, Texas /ScoopCloud/ — Mid America Mortgage, Inc. (Mid America) announced today that Chief Operating Officer Kara Lamphere has been named a 2020 HousingWire Woman of Influence. A two-time winner (2017), Lamphere was recognized this year for her continued efforts to push the envelope regarding what is possible for lenders in today’s origination environment.

Pendo Executive Alicia Branstetter Named to HW Women of Influence List

LEE’S SUMMIT, Mo. /ScoopCloud/ — Pendo, a nationwide appraisal management company (AMC), announced that Alicia Branstetter, the company’s vice president of marketing, has been named to HousingWire magazine’s seventh annual Women of Influence list, just one year after joining the housing industry.