Pat Downing Joins FirstClose

FirstClose welcomes Pat Downing as their new CTO. Based out of Austin, Texas, FirstClose was founded in 2001 and provides software solutions for mortgage lenders by delivering middleware vendor management and real-time order-tracking tools online or via direct integration of various loan-origination systems. Downing’s chief role with FirstClose will be overseeing development of all technical efforts.

Downing comes to FirstClose from Mozido, another Austin-based company. He brings with him more than 20 years’ experience in IT operations and customer support services. In addition to his experience in technology operations, infrastructure, development, and customer support, Downing has overseen global team-building, budget creation, budget management, and the precise alignment of technology with business needs.

Co-founder and CEO of FirstClose, Tedd Smith, commented on the hire, saying that “with his wide range of experience in IT work and CTO responsibilities, Pat will be a great asset as we continue to perfect and develop new technology solutions for the mortgage industry.”