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HousingWire is proud to announce the 2024 list of Insiders, recognizing 70 exceptional operational leaders who are instrumental in driving the success of their companies and the broader housing industry.
Now in its 9th year, the HousingWire Insiders award honors the operations professionals whose dedication, innovation, and expertise have a profound impact on their organizations. These individuals are the unsung heroes who tackle the most critical and challenging projects, ensuring that their organizations thrive in an ever-evolving market.
The value these honorees bring to the mortgage and real estate sectors cannot be overstated. From streamlining operations and improving user experiences to identifying market opportunities and implementing cutting-edge technologies, the 2024 HousingWire Insiders are propelling their organizations toward sustained growth and excellence. Their hard work and contributions are essential in shaping the future of housing, making this award a vital recognition of their efforts and achievements.
Take a look below at the list of this year’s honorees. Congratulations to the 2024 Insiders!
Name | Job Title | Company Name |
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Alex Toth | Head of Business Development, Partnerships | Opendoor |
Alexander Foster | Director of Loan Operations | Arixa Capital |
Allen Beydoun | EVP, UWM Sales | United Wholesale Mortgage |
Amanda Phillips | EVP of Compliance | ACES Quality Management |
Andrew Rhodes | Senior Director, Head of Trading | Mortgage Capital Trading |
Andy Kalyviaris, Esq. | Chief Compliance Officer and General Counsel | American Financial Network |
Anu Angarai | Technology Director of Engineering | Optimal Blue |
Ashleigh Sweet | VP of Servicing Strategy | Mr. Cooper |
Bill Hitchcock III | Senior Vice President of Business Development | Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group |
Bonita Lau | Director of Operations | Coldwell Banker Warburg |
Brandon Dickson | Vice President of Solutions | Opus Capital Markets Consultants |
Brant Morwald | President | Constellation1 |
Cade Madison | Sales Manager, Franchise | Lone Wolf Technologies |
Candice Jones | Vice President, Technology Management | Fannie Mae |
Cara Passarella | Director, Underwriting | Achieve |
Carly McLandrich | Head of Program Management | Obie |
Christine Wang | Chief Operating Officer | LendingPad |
Craig Rebmann | Product Evangelist | Dark Matter Technologies |
Craig Parrish-Fuenzalida | Principal Product Manager, Growth | Kiavi |
Daniel Gotay | SVP, Capital Markets | Treasury | Asset Based Lending |
Dart Budz | Chief Financial Officer | Newrez |
David Fulford | Chief Client Officer | Gateless |
Debbie Freer | Director | Bright MLS |
DeJane Kerr | Senior Vice President of Operations | Fathom Realty |
Greg Bernstein | Executive Vice President of Business Excellence | Opteon |
Heather Adams | VP of Buyer Experience | Xome |
Heather Shick | Vice President, Customer Success | Clear Capital |
Holly Mabery | VP, Brokerage Operations | eXp World Holdings |
Janet Martin | Vice President of Servicing Digital Solutions | Cornerstone Servicing |
Janet Knilans | Chief Operating Officer | Percy.ai |
Jeremy Foster | Founder & Chairman | Calque |
Jessica Werner | Divisional President, Due Diligence | Inglet Blair, a QC Ally Company |
Jim Black | CEO | Revest Homes |
Joel Kirsch | VP, Agent Growth & Experience | Real |
Joey Prince | Senior Vice President, Servicing Operations, Loan Transfers & Advance Management | Newrez |
John Cady | President | Citywide Home Mortgage |
Jonna Critchley | Senior Program Manager | MISMO |
Joshua Fuchs | SVP, Valuation & Construction Management | CV3 Financial Services |
Julia Hoffman | VP, Technology Product Manager | PrimeLending |
Justin Lischak Earley | Vice President, Chief Innovation Underwriter | First American Financial Corporation |
Karleen Desai | Vice President, Project Management | LERETA |
Kathi Feczko | VP, Head of Customer Experience | CoreLogic |
Kelly Stadler | SVP of Buyer Experience | Auction.com |
Manda Tyson | Director, Panel Engagement | ServiceLink |
Matt Olsen | Director of Enterprise | Endpoint |
Matt Kovach | Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer | NRL Mortgage |
Mayur Maniar | Vice President – Deputy Credit Officer, SF Risk Management Exec | Freddie Mac |
Mike Farah | Director of Sales Operations | UMortgage |
Neha Gupta | Director of Customer Success | Tavant Fintech |
Nick Friedman | Vice President of Growth | HomeLight |
Nicole Clark | Senior Director, Notary Success | Proof |
Patricia McCarthy | Vice President | Dovenmuehle |
Patrick O'Neill | Chief Operating Officer | eXp World Holdings |
Paul Marsh | Chief Financial Officer | EVP – National Sales | Encompass Lending Group |
Penny Gonzalez | Vice President of Business Process | Informative Research |
Peter Alvarez | Chief Operations Officer | The Money Store |
Rachel Crooks | Customer Success Engagement Consultant | Sagent |
Rolanda Legg | End-to-End Operations Director | Maxwell |
Rowdy Harris | Principal Customer Success Manager, Mortgage | Argyle |
Ryan Evenson | Regional Operations Manager and Producing Branch Manager | Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation |
Santosh Kumar | Vice President & Chief Product Officer | Discover Home Loans |
Scott Lockhart | President | Happy Grasshopper |
Sean Mooney | Property Data VP of Product | ATTOM |
Stan Martin | Chief Operating Officer | Austin Board of REALTORS & Unlock MLS |
Stephan Leccese | Managing Director – Operations | Lima One Capital |
Tim McLuckie | Chief Technology Officer | Ardley Technologies |
Troy Tomas | SVP of Engineering | Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) |
Victor Kabdebon | Chief Technology Officer & Co-Founder | Truework |
Virgil Watson | SVP, Valuation Solutions | Class Valuation |
Viviana Abarca | Managing Director, Mortgage Lending Operations | loanDepot |