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13 person to take on this new position as we seek to transform Wells Fargo so that high- quality execution, clear accountability, and operational excellence become unquestioned components of our culture." —Charlie Scharf, President and CEO, Wells Fargo GATEWAY FIRST BANK NAMES THOMAS RAMM AS CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER Gateway First Bank has appointed omas Ramm to Chief Investment Officer. In this role, Ramm is responsible for all capital markets and investment- related activities, including the development and execution of investment strategies, secondary marketing, hedging activities, and capital markets strategies with government-sponsored enterprises. In addition, Ramm is responsible for developing and managing relationships with Wall Street broker-dealers and fixed income investors. "is is a critical hire for us. omas is a deeply experienced capital markets executive," said Stephen Curry, Chairman and CEO at Gateway. "His insights and leadership skills will enable us to navigate growth of our core businesses and rapidly changing markets." Ramm has worked at both banks and independent mortgage companies over the last 15 years. He has substantial experience in capital markets, mortgage-related investments, and interest rate and credit risk management. S E R V I C E P R O V I D E R S DOCUTECH APPOINTS JAMIE MOTTERN AS SVP, PARTNERSHIPS & STRATEGY Docutech, a provider of document, eSign, eClose, and print fulfillment technology in the mortgage industry, has named Jamie Mottern as its new SVP of Partnerships & Strategy. Mottern will be responsible for driving revenue growth through integration of Docutech's capabilities with industry partners and guiding the company's strategy for creating joint solutions with partners to solve client needs. "Core to creating a true end-to-end digital mortgage experience is comprehensive integrations with leading LOS, POS, and other third-party providers," said Amy Brandt, President and CEO of Docutech. "Jamie brings the skills and experience needed to identify and cultivate strategic partnerships that will evolve and enhance the mortgage experience and improve efficiencies for lenders and their customers." Mottern most recently served as SVP of Vendor Strategy, U.S. Retail Bank and Mortgage, at Citi. At Citi, Mottern worked to negotiate strategic engagements, drive efficiency in onboarding of new vendors and partnered with business leaders to identify outsourcing opportunities with the best providers in the market. "Docutech's focus on innovation and an industry leading product suite creates a dynamic that fosters growth and development within the mortgage space," Mottern said. "I look forward to building strong partnerships that deliver value to the lenders we serve." L E G A L POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C., PROMOTES MICHAEL J. WOODS TO EVP Potestivo & Associates, P.C., announced that Michael J. Woods has been promoted to EVP. He will serve and represent the law firm in his new capacity out of the Rochester, Michigan, office. Woods first joined Potestivo & Associates, P.C., in 2006. Prior to his promotion, he was the Supervising Attorney over the Foreclosure and Loss Mitigation departments and most recently served as the AVP-Managing Attorney. Woods received his Bachelor of Science in political science with a concentration in public administration from Central Michigan University. ereafter, he earned his law degree from the University of Miami School of Law. Brian Potestivo, President-Managing Attorney, said, "We are thrilled to announce Michael's promotion. is is a well-deserved result of diligent efforts by Michael. He has achieved this much-deserved advancement through his hard work and dedication. His leadership qualities and knowledge of the industry are truly an asset to the firm." Woods is active in several industry and professional associations, including the Michigan Mortgage Lenders Association, the Default Attorney Group, e Legal League 100, the Macomb County Bar Association, and the State Bar of Michigan's Real Property Law Section. He regularly assists these groups to ensure clients' concerns and interests are protected.