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16 MOVERS & SHAKERS Got something to share with us? Send it to Editor@DSNews.com. GOVERNMENT WHITE HOUSE NOMINATES BCFP HEAD e Trump administration has announced its nominee to head up the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (BCFP, formerly the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau). e White House put forward a nomination for Kathy Kraninger, an Associate Director at the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), to succeed Acting Director Mick Mulvaney, who has served since last fall. e White House's initial statement suggested Kraninger would bring "fresh perspective and much-needed management experience" to the BCFP, "which has been plagued by excessive spending, dysfunctional operations, and politicized agendas." e White House statement continued: "As a staunch supporter of free enterprise, she will continue the reforms of the Bureau initiated by Acting Director Mick Mulvaney, and ensure that consumers and markets are not harmed by fraudulent actors." "As a staunch supporter of free enterprise, she will continue the reforms of the Bureau initiated by Acting Director Mick Mulvaney, and ensure that consumers and markets are not harmed by fraudulent actors." — The White House, in a statement on the nomination of Kathy Kraninger LENDER/SERVICER CHASE APPOINTS ROB ROBERTSON AS SENIOR LENDING MANAGER Chase Home Lending has recruited Rob Robertson to lead its home- lending hiring and lending operations in the greater Washington, D.C. region as a senior lending manager. Prior to joining Chase, he managed a sales team of more than 400 in the D.C. metro market area where his team ranked No. 1 in market-share growth year over year. "Unlike other markets, the D.C. area comes with many unique opportunities that require someone with an authentic and genuine love for the community," Chase said in a statement. "Rob has a long history with the D.C., Maryland, and Virginia markets. And before his career in banking, he played for the Baltimore Ravens. He has a very close relationship with the D.C. community and will be a great representative for Chase." HOME POINT FINANCIAL APPOINTS NEW CORRESPONDENT LENDING MANAGERS Michigan-based Home Point Financial, a national multichannel mortgage originator and servicer, has announced the appointment of Joe Griffin and Lynn Collins as Correspondent Institutions Managers to help enhance its forward-looking comprehensive services to its delegated correspondent clients. In his new role, Griffin will represent the Institutions Group in Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, and South Carolina. Collins will manage the East Texas and Louisiana regions. "Joe and Lynn are talented mortgage professionals, and I'm pleased to welcome them to our Institutions Group," Steve Landes, Senior Managing Director– Correspondent Division, said. "ey understand our commitment to our clients and share our 'We Care' philosophy." Keep up with who's doing what and who went where LENDERCLOSE EXPANDS SALES TEAM WITH NEW EXECUTIVE Fintech startup LenderClose has announced the addition of Benjamin Dinkins as Sales Executive to its growing team of industry experts. Dinkins will focus on building relationships with credit unions and community banks, introducing them to the competitive differentiation that comes from integrating LenderClose. "Benjamin's dedication, his passion for building strong customer relationships, and his years of experience selling software in the financial services industry will be tremendous assets as we continue to grow our client base," said Omar Jordan, CEO of LenderClose. "As the company accelerates at the rate we anticipate, it will be critical to stay true to our core set of values. We believe in a simple formula: Take care of our clients, and it all comes full circle. Benjamin has everything it takes to ensure LenderClose's client-first experience is felt from the very first interaction." "Benjamin's dedication, his passion for building strong customer relationships and his years of experience selling software in the financial services industry will be tremendous assets as we continue to grow our client base." — Omar Jordan, CEO, LenderClose