From new appointments to key hires, click through to learn the latest industry buzz.
Quicken Loans Mortgage Services [1] recently announced that Austin Niemiec has been named EVP.
"Niemiec began his career with the company 10 years ago as a mortgage banker and he embodies a "street" focus that came from working with thousands of clients over the years," Quicken Loans said in a statement. According to Quicken, he "deeply understands the needs of loan officers and homeowners," bringing that viewpoint to his new role. Niemiec has spent the last two years leading the Account Executives at QLMS through a period of growth, which has prepared him to help the company continue that expansion.
"QLMS couldn't be in better hands as it writes the next chapter in its story of innovation, client service and success," said Bob Walters, President and COO of Quicken Loans. "Austin lives by the motto 'Always grateful, never satisfied.' That combination of gratitude for past successes, along with a searing desire to consistently innovate and improve, is powerful and will serve QLMS well."
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Central Loan Administration and Reporting (Cenlar) has hired Bob Hora as SVP of Default Operations. Joining the company effective June 17th, 2019, Bob will report to Tony Renzi, Cenlar’s President and Chief Operating Officer.
“Bob is a tremendous addition to our team,” said Mr. Renzi in a statement. “We have all of the key pieces in place that allow us to anticipate and respond to our clients’ changing needs, and provide them with the innovative, technology-driven solutions that will drive their success in the marketplace.”
Prior to joining Cenlar, Mr. Hora held senior positions at some of the country’s premier financial institutions, including Bank of America, Fannie Mae, GMAC Rescap and Wells Fargo. He has built and led default operations across diverse portfolios, mega scale and multiple-site operations. He has also consulted widely on default servicing in the industry.
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McMichael Taylor Gray, LLC [2] (MTG) has hired J. Pamela Price as Managing Attorney of South Carolina. She brings with her nearly 30 years of experience representing creditors, mortgage bankers, investors, banks and credit unions with her legal expertise.
Price has practiced in the area of real estate transactions, including purchases, refinances, equity lines, construction loans, and foreclosures since 1990. Additionally, she has written title insurance, as an agent, for several major title companies, including Chicago Title, Investors Title, Old Republic National Title Insurance Company, and others.
The firm said that Price has been a member of the South Carolina Bar Publications Committee since 1990 and is also versed in wills, trusts, and estates.
“We’re very excited to have Pamela on board. Her depth of experience, knowledge, and management capabilities will complement our team of seasoned executives,” said January Taylor, Managing Partner at McMichael Taylor Gray.