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30 | TH E M REP O RT THIRTY-FIVE UNDER 35 Special Section Vicky Nguyen STRATEGIC EVENTS MANAGER, FIRST AMERICAN MORTGAGE SERVICES AGE: 32 After earning her mar- keting degree, Vicky's first corporate job out of college was in the ac- counting department of First American's Mortgage Services Division. When a position opened up in marketing she made the transition to join the team and was soon asked to help coordinate an event as a side project. This ser- endipitous opportunity led Vicky and First American to discover her true pas- sion and prowess. Today, Vicky organizes branding events and trade show appearances as a certified professional. What was once a hobby of hosting parties has become her full-time career with a fo- cus on promoting causes, brands and fun. Natalie Owens AVP OF BUSINESS RELATIONS, BUTLER & HOSCH AGE: 29 Graduate work is most often a method of specializ- ing one's skills for a limited sector of jobs. Getting a master's degree in orga- nizational dynamics, like Natalie, ensures that all of corporate America is your playground. While she is proud of her personal addi- tion to President George W. Bush's bookshelf, Natalie's interest in law and her in- nate grasp of business ethics has led her professionally from Buckley Madole to Butler & Hosch, where she grows her business teams through education and intuitive collaboration. She feels that education and learning are paramount for men and women equally in today's world, and that ex- pecting change is necessary to go forward. Jessica Ruiz-Krout ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE, CAMPBELL LEWIS AGE: 34 An account executive at Campbell Lewis since 2009, Jessica develops media plans, coordinates conference panels, and generally promotes the media presence of some of the housing industry's biggest names, including CoreLogic, Clayton, and Ellie Mae. According to Jessica, the greatest asset she brings to her role is her sheer enthusiasm for the job she does and the people she works with. "I think a big part of what I do is helping my clients tell their stories in advertising, articles, and interviews and making sure that they look good. And I do my very best at that," she said. "I feel like we definitely contribute to that." Danya Sawyer SVP OF MORTGAGE OPERATIONS, WJ BRADLEY AGE: 32 Danya began working in M&A, but attributes her success and current position at WJ Bradley to luck, timing, and her ability to take advantage of each. Her career to date has included work for Bank of America, Coun- trywide, and New Penn Financial, doing work in warehousing, credit, sales, government lending, cor- respondent lending, closed loans, HARP refinances, flow pricing, bulk pricing, and more. Danya likes be- ing where the action is fast and dynamic, saying that regulatory changes need constant refinement to work well. She is particu- larly proud to work for WJ Bradley, a company headed with analytical skill and integrity. Amy Smith MARKETING COORDINATOR, DIMONT & ASSOC. AGE: 33 Amy worked for an online startup magazine before her resume caught the eye of Dimont. She never imagined she would end up as the marketing coordinator for a major company, but she doesn't regret it. She walks her team nimbly along the fine line of having fun in their work while ensuring that clients get the highest quality of service possible. She has represented Dimont at conferences and played an integral role in the ad designs for her company's latest marketing campaign. But these accomplishments are underscored by a simple philosophy that she maintains: "Helping other people succeed is helping yourself succeed." Kendall Yow ATTORNEY, QUILLING, SELANDER, LOWNDS, WINSLETT & MOSER, P.C. AGE: 32 Having worked at a foreclosure law firm early in her legal career, Kendall brings to QSLWM a broad-based knowledge of the various issues and complexities that can come into play when working in litigation involving consumer mortgage and title issues. "Women can do an amazing job at decision- making." —AMY SMITH, DIMONT & ASSOC.

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