Management and Career Moves
MMI Names Kortney Lane-Schafers as Its New Vice President of Growth & Client Advocacy
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — Mobility Market Intelligence (MMI), a leader in data intelligence and market insight tools for the mortgage and real estate industries, is pleased to announce the promotion of Kortney Lane-Schafers to Vice President of Growth & Client Advocacy….
Ken Starr, Global Revenue Acceleration Leader, Joins TAG CXO
PHOENIX, Ariz. — TAG CXO is excited to announce Ken Starr as the newest addition to our comprehensive fractional advisory team. Starr is a global revenue acceleration leader who consistently exceeds multi-million-dollar quotas and customer retention metrics. Having held titles such as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO), Chief Sales Officer (CSO) and Chief Growth Officer (CGO), Ken is dedicated to building business….
Conterra Ag Names Jake Espenmiller as President and CEO, Marking a New Era In Agricultural Finance
DES MOINES, Iowa — Conterra Ag Capital has announced the January 2025 appointment of Jake Espenmiller as President and Chief Executive Officer, succeeding company founder Paul Erickson. Following a carefully planned and seamless 2-year succession strategy, this leadership transition marks a significant milestone for Conterra, reinforcing its commitment to providing innovative financial solutions to farmers, ranchers, and agribusinesses across the United States….
The Mortgage Collaborative Appoints Jodi Hall as New CEO and President
SAN DIEGO, Calif. — The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation’s leading network of independent mortgage lenders, banks, credit unions, and service providers, is proud to announce the appointment of Jodi Hall as its new Chief Executive Officer and President….
Lutheran Life Ministries adds two new board members
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. — Lutheran Life Ministries (“Lutheran Life”), an Illinois-based senior living organization, has added two new members to its Board of Directors. The announcement was made by Michael Renetzky, Chair of the Board, and Sloan Bentley, President, and CEO of Lutheran Life….
Dark Matter Technologies Taps Brad Vasto as Chief Revenue Officer
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter®), an innovative leader in mortgage technology backed by time-tested loan origination software and leadership, today announced the appointment of Brad Vasto as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). Vasto steps into the role as Sean Dugan, the outgoing CRO, prepares to assume the position of CEO in April 2025, succeeding current CEO Rich Gagliano….
Click n’ Close welcomes Jeff Raich to its National Sales bench
ADDISON, Texas — Click n’ Close (CNC), a multi-state mortgage lender serving consumers and mortgage originators through its wholesale and correspondent channels, today announced Jeff Raich has joined the organization as a national sales director in correspondent lending….
Lisa Schaffner, PhD, Accomplished Expert in Healthcare Strategy, Data and Analytics, Joins TAG CXO
PHOENIX, Ariz. — TAG CXO is excited to announce Lisa Schaffner, PhD, as the newest member of our fractional advisory team. Dr. Schaffner is an execution-oriented visionary in her field and accelerates rapid and sustained returns by transforming data and analytics assets into actionable insights….
Optimal Blue Promotes Industry Experts to New Executive Roles to Accelerate Innovation and Prioritize Partnerships
PLANO, Texas — Optimal Blue today announced two key executive promotions that will position the company to deliver innovation faster across the company’s entire capital markets platform, and to further expand the company’s network of partners. Erin Wester has been promoted to chief product officer and Mike Vough has been promoted to head of corporate strategy….
Dark Matter Technologies announces planned CEO transition effective April 2025
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter), an innovative leader in mortgage technology, today announced that Sean Dugan, the company’s chief revenue officer, will succeed Rich Gagliano as CEO effective April 2025. Gagliano, who launched Dark Matter in 2023 following over a decade of leadership at its predecessor, Black Knight Origination Technologies, will step into the role of executive chairman….