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27 suppliers, and in our business practices," DeVito said. "Our decision to create a standalone officer for this role will enhance our focus on DEI programs across all aspects of our business. is will allow us to help more families, support minority and women-owned businesses, and make Freddie Mac a stronger company. I thank Dionne Wallace Oakley for serving as both Chief Human Resources and Chief Diversity Officer for the past six months, and I look forward to working with our strengthened leadership team." In his current role in Legal, Chambliss is responsible for providing legal and regulatory guidance regarding Freddie Mac's charter, affordable housing goals, fair lending, and mission. He is also responsible for managing the coordination of the company's anti-predatory lending efforts. Wendell joined Freddie Mac in 1999 and built his legal experience as a staffer in the U.S. Senate, the U.S. House of Representatives and through several years in private practice. Chambliss received his law and undergraduate degrees from Tulane University. S E R V I C E P R O V I D E R S SERVICELINK NAMES JAMIE REY-HIPOLITO VP OF SFR ServiceLink has announced the appointment of Jamie Rey-Hipolito as VP of Single-Family Rental, bringing more than 20 years of experience in multifamily, single-family, and iBuyer asset management to her new role. With ServiceLink, Rey-Hipolito will be responsible for expanding the company's SFR solutions for investors and clients—bringing to market technology-driven products and solutions to reduce cycle times. "Jamie is an industry trailblazer—bringing a wealth of knowledge, experience, and a strong passion for delivering first-rate customer service," said Amy Daniel, SVP, Title and Close at ServiceLink. "Jamie will play a vital role in expanding our business and delivering innovative solutions and services to meet our client's needs." Prior to joining ServiceLink, Rey- Hipolito served as VP of Operations for Afton Properties, a real estate investment and management company, and VP of Operations for Invitation Homes, a home leasing company. "e industry is rapidly changing, with build-to-rent, vacation rental real estate, and second home shares, creating more opportunities for investors to enter the market," Rey-Hipolito said. "It's an exciting time to join ServiceLink and this incredibly talented and passionate team. I look forward to helping our clients and investors navigate this growing space and delivering unparalleled service and solutions to meet their portfolio needs." LAURA CAPPIELLO TO LEAD HR EFFORTS AT PRETIUM Pretium has named Laura Cappiello as Senior Managing Director and Chief Human Resources Officer, succeeding Donna Winston, who announced her retirement as Senior Managing Director and Chief Talent Officer. "At Pretium, people are the driving force behind our business success and enable our companies to deliver best-in-class service to our residents, care for our communities, and value to our investors," said Don Mullen, Founder and CEO of Pretium. "As we enter this next phase of growth, I am pleased to welcome Laura to build on our efforts to hire and retain the best talent, foster an inclusive culture, and enhance employee engagement–with the ultimate goal of being an employer of choice nationally and in each of our markets." Cappiello brings 20 years of experience, including more than 10 years as a Senior Human Capital Executive in premier investment management firms. Most recently, she served as Managing Director and Chief Human Resources Officer at Madison Dearborn Partners, where she oversaw talent efforts, including recruiting, employee relations, and diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. Cappiello was the Head of Human Capital Management and Deputy General Counsel for BlueMountain Capital Management. As a member of the firm's executive team, she helped execute the sale of BlueMountain Capital to Assured Guaranty, and the subsequent integration of the two firms. Before joining BlueMountain, Cappiello was Head of Human Resources at Chilton Investment Company, and previously led the campus legal recruiting effort at Sullivan & Cromwell. She began her career as a litigator at Willkie Farr & Gallagher. "Pretium is uniquely qualified to lead transformative, post-pandemic change in talent management," Cappiello said. "I am excited to join the Pretium team and to deliver value for all of our stakeholders, starting with our employees." MARY COSTELLO TO MANAGE RISK AND COMPLIANCE FOR FORMFREE FormFree has named 17-year finance industry veteran Mary Costello to its team as its new Director of Vendor Management, Risk and Compliance, where she will support the company's audit, risk, and compliance efforts across the management of internal and external vendor, lender, and integration partnerships. "We are incredibly lucky to bring Mary and her wealth of vendor management expertise to the FormFree fold," FormFree Founder and CEO Brent Chandler said. "Mary has a deep background in managing risk across a complex portfolio of critical vendor relationships. I'm confident that she will be an incredible asset as FormFree continues to grow its vendor network." Prior to joining FormFree, Costello served 14 years at Veterans United Home Loans, where she developed, launched, and led the enterprisewide vendor management program for the largest U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) purchase lender. Costello also served as Veterans United Home Loans' go-to vendor compliance manager. "I was drawn to FormFree because I identify with the company's mission of driving disruptive change in the mortgage industry," Costello said. "I look forward to nurturing FormFree's numerous vendor relationships, promoting its groundbreaking mortgage Movers & Shakers

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