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12 | M R EP O RT MCROWD "The bank acquisition provides an expanded product line and the ability to lend across state lines in 37 states plus the District of Columbia (with more states to come), which is a game changer for our loan officers, clients, and real estate partners," Zitlow said. In addition to continuing to origi- nate loans, Zitlow looks forward to bringing innovative strategies for an ever-evolving industry to CHL's mortgage sales team in her new role as EVP of Sales & Engagement. "I could not be more excited to be back 'home' with Cornerstone Home Lending," Zitlow added. "During a time when many mortgage com- panies are struggling, Cornerstone Home Lending continues to be a standout leader in the industry, providing strength and stability in the market by expanding product/service offerings and carefully considering the needs of its clients." HUNTER JACKSON Nations Lending, a full-service national mortgage lender, has announced the opening of its newest branch in Summerville, South Carolina, to be led by Branch Manger Hunter Jackson, who will be serving buyers across Summerville and the Greater Charleston region. Jackson brings more 16 years to the greater real estate space as a Manager, Lender, New Construction Sales and Management, as well as a Realtor. He comes from Guaranteed Rate, where he served as Branch Manager. In this most recent year, he produced $38 million in loan volume production, and was a finalist for "Best Mortgage Lender and "Summerville Hero" by the Summerville Journal Scene. "The people at Nations and the commitment the company makes to employees' success are the biggest reasons I joined," Jackson said. "The company culture is second-to-none, and I'm excited to make a splash. It's amazing the ways that they sup- port the relationship with real estate agents. I can't wait to show my refer- ral partners the great new things that I now have to offer!" SERVICE PROVIDERS JAY HUGHES DANNY GARCIA-VELEZ Mortgage Guaranty Insurance Corporation (MGIC), the principal subsidiary of MGIC Investment Corporation, has announced that Jay Hughes, EVP of Sales and Business Development, will be stepping into the role of Special Advisor to the CEO effective April 1, 2023 in anticipation of his retirement on August 1, 2023. Shortly after Hughes moves into this transitional role, Danny Garcia- Velez, Group VP-Regional Sales and Marketing, will become the new Sales and Business Development leader of MGIC. Hughes has served MGIC for more than 35 years, growing his career and helping steer the organization's sales and marketing practices through countless industry changes in that time. He began with MGIC in 1987 in Washington, D.C., as an Account Executive. After moving to California in 1998 as a Sales Manager, he was promoted to Managing Director in 2001 where he managed the Pacific Region. He moved to Milwaukee in 2015 to assume the role of SVP of Sales and Development, and was pro- moted to his current role in 2017. "The true strength of MGIC is its people. There is not a person that I think better embodies that than Jay," said Tim Mattke, MGIC CEO. "His dedication to doing what is right for his co-workers and our customers has been a shining example for others. That legacy will continue well past his retirement." Garcia-Velez joined MGIC in 2017, bringing extensive experience in housing policy, product manage- ment and community development. He quickly stood out as a leader and innovator in his work designing marketing strategies for several of MGIC's customer channels and has taken on successive leadership roles in the ensuing years. In August 2020, he was promoted to VP of Business Development, and in 2022, he was again promoted to Group VP, Head of Regional Sales and Marketing. "Danny's skillset and character make him the ideal candidate to lead our Business Development and Sales teams," said Sal Miosi, President and Chief Operating Officer. "Danny's leadership will help us build on the legacy Jay established and position us to best meet the needs of our customers." NICOLE BOOTH KRISTIN BROADLEY MELISSA PEREGORD QC Ally has an- nounced that Nicole Booth has been named CEO, after previously serving as the company's Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). With her extensive background in regula- tory affairs, business strategy, and the mortgage industry, her unique skillset will help drive the company's core pillars of partnership, excel- lence, and quality. "I've spent the past seven months diving head-first into under- standing the importance and oppor- tunity for innovation in loan quality certainty from the unique perspective of industry leaders, GSEs, and the QC Ally team," Booth said. "I am humbled to be surrounded by industry veter- ans that are collectively championing Enterprise Loan Quality. Heading into the new year, I look forward to leading QC Ally as we help our client partners realize true loan quality certainty." Booth joined QC Ally in July 2022, after previously leading efforts on digital closing acceptance as EVP of Public Affairs at Notarize, and VP of Public Policy at Rocket Mortgage. With Booth vacating the CMO role, Kristin Broadley, QC Ally's Chief Innovation Officer, will take over the company's marketing efforts. As a regular industry speaker, Broadley will continue using her platform to help weave the threads of innova- tion, product, and service to build QC Ally's brand, create awareness, and drive thought leadership. Donna Gibson will continue to serve as QC Ally's COO and President. "Over the past decade, we've provided an unmatched client partner experience," Gibson added. "With the addition of sought-after industry leaders like Nicole and Kristin, I'm ecstatic to advance our tech-enabled service to help even more financial institutions gain lending clarity and certainty." The company has also hired Melissa Peregord as their new Chief Growth Officer, who comes to QC Ally with 25 years of experience successfully building relationships and growth strategies. Peregord is credited with helping organizations build struc- ture and procedures to help manage enterprise relationships. For the past 12-plus years, she worked within the Rocket Family of Companies—most recently managing the company's top 20 bank relationships as Director of Bank Relations. She comes to QC Ally from digital mortgage pro- vider Stavvy, where she served as Enterprise Accounts Director, helping build out the company's relation- ship management processes and procedures. CAROL BURKE ROB POMMIER Mobility Market Intelligence (MMI) has announced that Carol Burke has been appointed Regional Director of Enterprise Sales. As part of the enterprise sales team, Burke will be tasked with expanding MMI's growing roster of mortgage enterprise clients, which now includes 20 of the top 25 lenders in the nation, while also driving brand awareness and adoption in mortgage-related verticals, such as title and insurance. MMI has also added industry veteran Rob Pommier to the enterprise sales team as Regional Director. Pommier will be tasked with expanding MMI's growing roster of mortgage enterprise clients, which now includes 20 of the top 25 lenders in the nation, while also driving brand awareness and adoption in mortgage-related verticals, such as title and insurance. "Having worked with Carol at Top of Mind, I am very familiar with her abilities, and I know she will help MMI thrive as we expand in 2023," said Melissa Sike, VP of Enterprise Sales. "Her experiences in helping loan origi- nators market themselves is an asset when showing off the benefits of the MMI tool." With more than 25 years of experience in sales and account