Tag Archives: Movers & Shakers

In Santa Ana, First American Title Insurance Company announced it has hired Kevin Wall as president of its First American Mortgage Services (FAMS) division.

In Texas, Pacific Union Financial, LLC hired Tim Wagner as SVP of marketing. Wagner joins the company from Nationstar Mortgage, where he was VP of marketing. There, he directed the integrated and ecommerce marketing teams, supporting all corporate, servicing, and originations decisions.

FirstREX, a real estate equity finance firm operating out of San Francisco, has brought on Don Shewmaker and Jim McGuire to help the company meet growing demand for its down payment funding program, REX HomeBuyer.

The Wholesale Lending Division of Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC announced the appointment of industry veteran Rey Maninang to SVP and national sales director for the company's wholesale channel.

Saiyid T. Naqvi, former PNC Mortgage president and CEO, has been elected as a director on Freddie Mac's board, the company announced.

Realty Pilot, an enterprise software development and data analytics company headquartered in Arizona, expanded its business development and support team with three additional members.

Allstate Appraisal, L.P., announced the hiring of new national chief residential appraiser Scott Sparks to oversee business development, client relationship management, and the company's Residential Quality Control Divisions.

In Florida, Scott French has joined Auction Services International (ASI) as president.

Carrington Holding Company selected Christopher Whalen to head communications. As EVP, Whalen will take responsibility for media relations and communications for the group. He will also continue to lead industry research and support Carrington's corporate finance activities.

Stewart Title Guaranty Company announced the appointment of Brett Kline as underwriting counsel for the Carolinas.