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M R EP O RT | 13 MCROWD management, nearly 20 of which have been in the mortgage industry, Burke comes to MMI after spending 10 years at Top of Mind Networks, and seven years at Lenders One. Pommier brings more than 40 years of experience throughout the industry, serving in executive roles on both the lender and technology sides of the origination process. Prior to join- ing MMI, Pommier was a Strategic Executive at SimpleNexus, and also spent time at Altisource, Fiserv, and OpenClose. "Rob isn't just an industry veteran. He's a well-known and trusted entity throughout the mortgage technology field, and MMI can only benefit from the expertise of an experienced sales executive such as Rob," Sike added. "As a member of the enterprise sales team, Rob will not only help MMI grow its customer base, but he will also help our customers achieve their growth goals." Headquartered in Salt Lake City, MMI provides actionable intelligence for lenders, real estate agents, real estate brokerages, title companies, and others in the real estate industry. ELIZABETH GIDDENS MARY THOMAS PAMELA O'BRIEN Stewart Information Services Corporation has announced that Elizabeth Giddens has assumed the role of Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary, after the planned retirement of John Killea as Chief Legal Officer and Chief Compliance Officer. "Over the past few months, I have worked side by side with John and the legal team on the transi- tion," Giddens said. "We have an exceptional team at Stewart who will continue to work on achieving Stewart's vision for the future. I am also excited to announce a number of well-deserved promotions within the legal leadership team." Giddens's succession of Killea was announced by the company in October, as she was hired as Deputy Chief Legal Officer to work alongside Killea during his transition. Giddens comes to Stewart with 25 years of legal experience, includ- ing five years at a top international law firm, and 16 years at several public companies, most recently serving as SVP and General Counsel at Integer Holdings Corporation, where she led its legal department. Mary Thomas has been promoted to Chief Compliance and Regulatory Officer. Thomas has spent her entire 16-year career at Stewart and has built a strong reputation at ALTA and amongst many state land title associations, as well as the company's various regulators. Thomas will contin- ue to chair the NAIC Liaison Committee for ALTA. Pamela O'Brien has been named General Counsel of Stewart Title Guaranty Company (STGC). O'Brien, a 30-year veteran in the title industry, began her career with Stewart as an Underwriter in Massachusetts in 2001, and quickly excelled, taking on New England underwriting responsibilities. She added Claims and Litigation responsibilities soon after and eventually became Chief Litigation Counsel and Deputy General Counsel. "Both Mary and Pamela have strong title backgrounds and long histories at Stewart," Giddens said. "They have seen the industry and the company change a great deal and have provided exceptional guidance and legal expertise through these changes. I look for them to continue that success in these leadership roles." "We have an exceptional team at Stewart who will continue to work on achieving Stewart's vision for the future. I am also excited to announce a number of well-deserved promotions within the legal leadership team." —Elizabeth Giddens, Stewart Information Services Corporation know someone moving up in the industry? email us at Editor@theMReport.com. Anywhere. Anytime. MReport Digital Bringing Today's Lending Headlines into Focus, MReport Digital Puts Mortgage Banking News at Your Fingertips Experts you trust. People you know. News you want. MReport is putting essential mortgage market news at your fingertips with our new digital edition, now available online via your smartphone, tablet, or computer. Enjoy the magazine at your desk, and tap into MReport Digital's easily accessible platform anywhere, anytime. Committed to giving originators, servicers, and all lending professionals access to smarter perspectives, MReport believes it's time to think differently about the mortgage industry. Because the American Dream is evolving . . . are you? Subscribe to MReport and MReport Digital now! Call 800.856.8060 or connect with us online at themreport.com to take advantage of our special introductory offer! digital.themreport.com powered by THEFIVESTARINSTITUTE