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» VISIT US ONLINE @ DSNEWS.COM 17 instrumental in building out the technology partnerships required to realize Cloudvirga's digital mortgage vision." Prior to joining Cloudvirga, Sogorka was President of EXOS Technologies and EVP of Servicelink. OPENCLOSE INTRODUCES NEW EXECUTIVE Allen Pollack has joined fintech provider OpenClose in the newly created position of VP of Product Innovation. Pollack will assist OpenClose in continuing to expand the level of innovation invested in its customers and the industry to deliver business-altering products and processes, which align to the ever-changing digital lending landscape. "JP and I are delighted that Allen has joined the OpenClose team," said Jason Regalbuto, CEO and CTO at OpenClose. "We have competed and collaborated with Allen over the years. He has developed a reputation for innovative business and technology strategies in the fintech space. We are excited about working with him to grow and expand our product offerings and solutions into the future." EXPERIAN HIRES MORTGAGE VETERAN Susan Allen has been appointed as Head of Product for Experian Mortgage, the company announced recently. With more than 25 years' experience as a risk management and product leader, Allen will be responsible for product strategy and execution of Experian's suite of solutions for the mortgage industry. Allen, a recognized industry expert on mortgage data and analytics, property valuation, and risk management, is a patented inventor who has launched award-winning risk and analytics solutions. "At Experian, we want to support a modern mortgage experience through data, analytics and empowered consumers," said Michele Bodda, General Manager Experian Mortgage. "We're improving the current experience by reducing the time from mortgage application to close, mitigating fraud, and digitizing processes. I'm confident Susan's leadership will be a tremendous asset to our team and our mission." LEGAL MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC, ANNOUNCES NEW PARTNERS McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce announced that the following attorneys were named partner at the firm. Marsha Beckford, Connecticut Foreclosure, Hartford, Connecticut— Marsha Beckford is a Partner and prior Managing Attorney for the Connecticut Foreclosure group with McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC. Beckford oversees attorneys and staff in referrals and first legal, ensuring compliance with applicable statutes and regulations. Sara Collins, Florida Foreclosure, Orlando, Florida—Sara Collins is a Partner and prior Managing Attorney with McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC. Collins joined the firm when they opened the Florida office in November 2010. She focuses on uncontested foreclosures and manages the first legal department, including attorneys and staff. Brian Merfeld, Illinois Litigation, Chicago, Illinois—Brian Merfeld is a Partner and prior Senior Attorney with McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC. Merfeld specializes in foreclosure related litigation, association issues, and federal matters. He represents lenders as both a plaintiff 's attorney and a defense attorney, with litigation experience in chancery actions, law division cases, and evictions. Liz Mohr, Illinois Foreclosure, Chicago, Illinois—As Partner and prior Managing Attorney of Illinois Foreclosure, Elisabeth Mohr focuses her practice primarily on the representation of mortgagees and secured creditors in foreclosure cases pending in the Illinois Circuit Courts. Mohr also oversees the Illinois team of default foreclosure attorneys. Previously, Mohr represented mortgagees in foreclosure and bankruptcy litigation, including matters brought under federal and state regulations, in Illinois' state and federal courts. transaction are a huge benefit to both WFG and our clients. It's an exciting time of growth for WFG, and we see this as a major step toward our goals." NEW VPS AT WILLISTON FINANCIAL GROUP Williston Financial Group has appointed three accomplished female housing industry leaders as VPs of Business Development for WFG's Enterprise Solutions division, expanding the company's presence in and commitment to the mortgage lending market. In their new roles, Linda Vo, Melanie Cornelius, and Monique Winston are responsible for building and maintaining client relationships among the nation's top financial institutions and mortgage lenders. WFG's Enterprise Solutions division provides services and technology solutions that enable lenders to take time and cost out of mortgage transactions. A 20-year- plus mortgage industry veteran, Vo served as Director of Business Development with Movement Mortgage prior to joining WFG. Cornelius has held strategic leadership positions in the mortgage and real estate industries for more than 25 years. Prior to joining WFG, she served as VP of Business Development with SLK Global Solutions. With more than 23 years of title industry experience, Winston served as CEO of Optima Lender Services in Cleveland, Ohio prior to joining WFG. CLOUDVIRGA PROMOTES DANIEL SOGORKA Cloudvirga has promoted Daniel Sogorka to CEO. Sogorka, who joined the company as Chief Revenue Officer in January 2019, has more than 20 years' experience in removing inefficiency and costs from the mortgage industry. "In a short period of time, Dan Sogorka has had a profound impact on Cloudvirga's growth, and he is without question the right person to take this company to the next level," said Mark Attaway, Co-Founder, Cloudvirga. "Already, he has built an expert sales and marketing team from the ground up, has filled our sales pipeline with the country's leading mortgage originators, and has been