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M R EP O RT | 45 THE AUTHENTIC LEADER AWARD Judith Tribble SVP, Chief Compliance Officer for Lakeview Loan Servicing What are your proudest career achievements thus far? Tribble: My career path has been an absolute learning journey that has allowed me to encounter and work with some of the most brilliant people in the lending and servicing industry. Learning and being able to absorb knowledge quickly are among my proudest and most coveted achievements. Likewise, being in a role that allows me to not only put that knowledge and experience to use by being a problem-solver and protecting my employer, but also a mentor. Are there any women who have served as career men- tors for you, and what did you learn from them? Tribble: There have been both women and men mentors throughout my career. Sometimes, they are not even in the same industry. Each one has provided me unique insights of how to overcome obstacles, learn to "read the room," and handle difficult conversations with professional- ism and tenacity. One common thread that my mentors have in common is transparency. What is the most critical piece of advice you would give to women beginning their career in this industry? Tribble: Follow your intuition and gut. Be true to yourself, do the right thing, be transparent, and hold yourself and others accountable. Accountability is something you do for someone, not to someone. THE LAURIE A. MAGGIANO LEGACY AWARD Sandra Thompson Director, Federal Housing Finance Agency What are your proudest career achievements thus far? Thompson: Being sworn in as FHFA Director on June 22 was the proudest moment of my profession- al career. To lead a team as strong as the one at FHFA is a tremen- dous and humbling experience. I look forward to continuing our vital work ensuring the safety and soundness and mission oversight of our regulated entities to maintain and continue to build confidence in the housing finance system. Are there any women who have served as career men- tors for you, and what did you learn from them? Thompson: One of the most im- pactful bosses I've had was one of my first Managers at Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Mary Wehrle, who taught me how to be thorough in my work, fair to employees, and comfortable in unfamiliar territory. She was also extremely stylish. Jadine Nielsen, former Deputy to the Chairman at FDIC, who taught me to be unafraid. And, of course, the most important mentor and role model in my life is my mother, Helen Lathan, who taught me the value of hard work, humility, and the importance of treating everyone with dignity and respect. What is the most critical piece of advice you would give to women beginning their career in this industry? Thompson: Follow your instincts. Trust your gut. Be confident and comfortable with the voice inside. You'll always go wrong with over-analyzing and second-guessing yourself. An MReport Issue Featuring Five Star Conference's Award Recipients "Follow your intuition and gut. Be true to yourself, do the right thing, be transparent, and hold yourself and others accountable." —Judith Tribble "To lead a team as strong as the one at FHFA is a tremendous and humbling experience." —Sandra Thompson