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25 Bell team," said Michael Solberg, Bell's President and CEO. "His experience in this arena will help us implement additional risk management processes and policies. Jesse's role is particularly important as Bell Bank approaches the $10 billion asset threshold, which will make us subject to additional regulations." Schwab said, "Bell Bank's core values align with my midwestern roots and what I see as crucial in our industry. ese values of family, service, and giving back will serve as the foundation of an expanded risk management program that will support Bell's continued growth. Our risk management team is a partner across the company, helping achieve strategic goals while ensuring proper guardrails and controls are in place to protect the bank and ensure it is strong, safe, and equitable for all." Schwab spent the past six years at TCF Bank, where he held leadership roles in both risk management and compliance. In his banking career, Schwab has combined understanding of business approaches and goals with an appreciation of the supervisory processes and expectations of regulatory agencies. After establishing TCF's Regulatory Affairs Office, Schwab served as TCF's chief compliance officer and director of regulatory affairs, overseeing the bank's regulatory relationships and corporate compliance program—including consumer compliance, fair lending practices, and obligations under the Community Reinvestment Act. Prior to his work in the banking field, Schwab was a private practice attorney with a focus in consumer protection and bankruptcy matters; he held roles with both the Colorado Office of the State Auditor and the Chile Public Prosecutor's Office. "Our risk management team is a partner across the company, helping achieve strategic goals while ensuring proper guardrails and controls are in place to protect the bank and ensure it is strong, safe, and equitable for all." —Jesse Schwab, EVP/Chief Risk Officer, Bell Bank S E R V I C E P R O V I D E R S BSI FINANCIAL NAMES VP OF PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT BSI Financial Services, a mortgage-centric financial services company, announced it has hired Brandon McGee as VP of Mortgage Servicing Rights Transaction Manager. In his new role, McGee will be responsible for the company's MSR and portfolio acquisitions and overseeing and supporting the day-to-day management of the company's growing servicing portfolio. A 15-year veteran of the mortgage industry, McGee comes to BSI from Fannie Mae, where he has worked for the past 11 years, most recently as a relationship manager. Before that he was a Senior Portfolio Manager, where he managed the performance of Fannie Mae's largest subservicer and MSR investors to meet expectations and requirements related to servicing customer portfolios, investor reporting, delivery accuracy, and other servicing activities. McGee also held various positions in JPMorgan Chase's mortgage division and at H&R Block Mortgage. "We are thrilled to be able to add a person of Brandon's long experience in MSR and portfolio management to the BSI Financial team," said Larry Goldstone, President of Capital Markets and Lending. "Brandon brings a relationship- based approach to portfolio management and has a proven track record of exceeding performance goals. His passion and flair for problem-solving will serve us well." "With a commitment to excellence, an appetite for growth, and a strong focus on relationships, BSI is one of the best mortgage companies in the industry, and I'm excited to join this wonderful team," McGee said. BLACK KNIGHT APPOINTS CHIEF RISK OFFICER Black Knight, Inc., a provider of integrated software, data, and analytics to the mortgage and real estate industries, announced that Ryan Hallett, CISSP, CISM, has been appointed the company's Chief Risk Officer. Hallett will assume this position from Peter Hill, who served as Chief Risk Officer for six years and recently retired. In her new role, Hallett will lead Black Knight's Enterprise Risk Management group, where she will be responsible for enhancing and executing on the company's strategic security and risk management plans; including identifying and mitigating potential business risks, overseeing physical security of Black Knight's campuses, and managing the company's enterprise business continuity efforts. Hallett has been with the company for six years. Prior to accepting this role, she served as Black Knight's Deputy Chief Risk Officer, where she led Enterprise Risk Governance, Identity and Access Management, and the Enterprise Risk Management Project Management Office. "Our clients select Black Knight because of our leading-edge security and commitment to risk mitigation," Black Knight CEO Anthony Jabbour said. "I am confident that Ryan's knowledge and experience will help us continue to enhance Black Knight's risk management position in support of our clients and our company." Hallett has more than 20 years' experience in the information technology industry, including 10 years dedicated to the establishment of long-term information security strategies, risk governance programs, and enterprise programs and processes in the financial services industry. "I am pleased to lead the risk organization for Black Knight, which has an unwavering commitment to fiercely protecting our clients and company," Hallett said. "With a commitment to excellence, an appetite for growth, and a strong focus on relationships, BSI is one of the best mortgage companies in the industry, and I'm excited to join this wonderful team." —Brandon McGee, VP of Mortgage Servicing Rights Transaction Manager, BSI Financial Services Movers & Shakers