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May 2023 » thefivestar.com 15 May 2023 M O V E R S & S H A K E R S This April, the Five Star Institute's premier trade publications, DS News and MReport, are joining forces to become MortgagePoint. This new publication will bring you the same exclusive news, features, interviews, and commentary you've come to expect from Five Star—now taken to the next level and all in one place. MortgagePoint will be your one- stop shop for coverage of the full spectrum of mortgage, from originations to default. Scan the QR code to sign up and learn more. THE INDUSTRY'S MOST VALUED PUBLICATIONS JOINING FORCES Magazine INTRODUCING instrumental in institutionalizing and scaling key areas of our business and equipping Polly for even greater future success as we experience accelerated growth. Of course, no matter how much Polly grows, we are first and foremost committed to constantly delivering value to Polly's customer partners and putting lenders' needs first. We are able to achieve this by innovating at a speed that is unmatched in the industry, but also holding our service-oriented DNA as a constant. Parvesh's expertise will be central to this objective. I have known Parvesh for years and could not be more excited about the opportu- nity to partner with him." Since its launch in 2019, Polly has con- tinued to turn industry heads as a pioneer of mortgage innovation. Representative of this, former Fannie Mae executive and industry veteran Andrew Bon Salle and former Ellie Mae CEO and mortgage industry visionary Jonathan Corr both joined Polly's board of directors in 2022. VOLLY NAMES TOM RICE AS SVP OF SALES Volly, a provider of dynamic technology and marketing services for banks, credit unions, and mortgage companies, has announced the appointment of Tom Rice as SVP of Sales and Account Management. Rice brings more than 20 years of experi- ence in business development, go-to-market strategy, and market plan execution. His respon- sibilities include leading a vibrant sales team, accelerating revenue growth through newly launched initiatives and programs, and helping to drive the company's strategic direction. "I am beyond excited to have Tom join us here at Volly," CEO Katharine Loveland said. "His vast knowledge of the financial industry, clear focus on customer relationships, and strong background in building top-per- forming sales teams are paramount to our organization's success." Prior to joining Volly, Rice was SVP of Sales at Open Lending for six years and Regional Sales Manager at CUNA Mutual for 16 years. "I am thrilled to be a part of the Volly team," Rice said. "I joined the company at a very exciting time. Volly is an incredibly innovative company with a people- and val- ues-first approach that I greatly admire." Volly's comprehensive marketing automation suite and exceptional creative services team are used by industry leaders to help them capture and convert new business faster and retain customers for life. The company recently completed an extensive rebranding effort in response to changing market conditions, accelerated growth, and a renewed focus on clarity of mission, vision, and values.