Churchill Announces New VP of Operations

""Churchill Mortgage"":http://www.churchillmortgage.com/, a Tennessee-based provider of conventional and government-insured residential mortgages across 30 states, named Cara Costa as its newest VP of operations.

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Costa has nearly three decades' worth of risk management and quality assurance experience. Previously with Franklin American Mortgage Company, she served as VP and wholesale national underwriting manager, a position that saw her directing a team of five regional managers and more than 70 underwriters. She also served as assistant VP and quality assurance manager there and was responsible for audits for correspondent, retail, and wholesale channels.

Beyond her work experience, Costa has a number of industry awards under her belt, having earned the Wholesale Executive Choice Award in 2012 from Franklin American and the Tennessee Horizon Award from Fifth Third Bank in 2003.

""With tight regulations and industry awareness for compliance at an all-time high, Cara's remarkable track record and comprehensive knowledge of industry issues are invaluable additions to our corporate team,"" said Mike Hardwick, president of Churchill Mortgage. ""We look forward to leveraging her expertise and proven leadership to continue providing our customers the very best service.""