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MortgagePoint » Your Trusted Source for Mortgage Banking and Servicing News 12 M O V E R S & S H A K E R S June 2023 Government HUD NAMES MONOCCHIO PRINCIPAL DEPUTY ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR PUBLIC AND INDIAN HOUSING Richard J. Monocchio has been sworn in as the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian Housing (PIH). "As a life-long public servant, it is my sincere pleasure to return to HUD to serve the Office of Public and Indian Housing," Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Monoc- chio said. "I am thrilled to bring my expe- rience to HUD, after serving as a leader in affordable housing for the City of Chicago, as the executive director for public housing and voucher efforts for Cook County, Illinois, and as an advisor in Congress to better the lives of the people HUD serves. Together, we will enhance the quality, affordability, and safety of housing across this country." Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Monocchio has dedicated his professional career to public service for more than 30 years, serving the City of Chicago as Build- ings Commissioner, Aviation Chief of Staff, and First Deputy Housing Commissioner, and leading the Housing Authority of Cook County as its Executive Director. He has also worked on the federal level, serving in HUD under the Clinton administration and prior, as Senior Advisor to the late U.S. Rep. George E. Sangmeister. He holds a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Lenders/Servicers CENLAR NAMES MICHAEL BIDDLE CHIEF DATA SCIENTIST Mortgage loan subservicer Cenlar FSB has announced that Michael Biddle has joined the company in the new role of Chief Data Scientist. Michael will lead Cenlar's just- launched Mortgage Information Factory, an effort that will focus on leveraging the company's data and turning that into actionable information and insight for its own operations, as well as clients and their homeowners. Biddle brings to Cenlar more than two decades of experience in building and sustaining the highest level of quantita- tive analysis and research. In his new role with Cenlar, Biddle will be responsible for procuring and gathering data, establishing processes for converting data to effective re- porting and instituting artificial intelligence (AI) solutions, in addition to maximizing portfolio performance through deep learning methodologies. "Michael is an incredibly valuable part of the Cenlar team," Cenlar President and CEO Jim Daras said. "His talent and vision for strategically leveraging data will deliver smart, industry-leading business solutions for our clients, their homeowners and our employees." Cenlar's Data Science initiative will combine math and statistics, specialized programming, advanced analytics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning with extensive knowledge of mortgage perfor- mance and servicing operations to uncover actionable insights. These insights can guide decision making and strategic planning and improve operational performance. "I look forward to working with the team and identifying, collecting, and assessing data to create cutting-edge analytical solutions to create an improved work experience for Cen- Movers & Shakers lar that also delivers the best results for our clients and their homeowners," Biddle said. JESSICA MANNA TO LEAD GO MORTGAGE'S MARKETING DEPARTMENT Go Mortgage has appointed Jessica Manna as its Chief Marketing Officer, responsible for overseeing all marketing initiatives and strategies to further promote Go Mortgage's brand and drive business growth. With more than 20 years of experience in mortgage marketing and branding, Manna brings a wealth of expertise and a proven track record of success to Go Mortgage. She has a deep understanding of the mortgage industry and has led marketing efforts for several renowned financial institutions including top lenders. Most recently, Manna served as President of Digital Strategy and in- novation for Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation. "Jessica's strategic mindset, creativity, and passion for marketing make her a valuable addition to the Go Mortgage team," said Michael Isaacs, CEO of Go Mortgage. "Her extensive experience and innovative ap- proach to marketing will be instrumental in elevating our brand awareness and expand- ing our market share. We are confident that Jessica will play a key role in Go Mortgage's growth and success in the coming years." Manna's duties will include overseeing Go Mortgage's digital marketing initiatives, brand positioning and messaging, as well as driving customer acquisition efforts. She will also collaborate closely with the company's sales teams to align marketing efforts with business goals and objectives. "I am excited to join Go Mortgage and contribute to the company's growth," said Manna. "I look forward to working with the talented team at Go Mortgage and leveraging my experience to drive impactful marketing strategies that will further enhance our brand presence."