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MortgagePoint ยป Your Trusted Source for Mortgage Banking and Servicing News 20 July 2024 M O V E R S & S H A K E R S company's Vision 2025 strategic program, focused on navigating the impact of the current historic downturn in the resi- dential property market, while retooling key operational capabilities to generate durable long-term value creation. Prior to loanDepot, Martell spent more than a decade at CoreLogic, serving as CFO, COO, and eventually, CEO. During his tenure, he was instrumental in transforming CoreLogic into a global leader in residential property data, ana- lytics, and digital platforms. "We are honored to welcome Frank to SmartRent's Board of Directors and Audit and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committees," SmartRent CEO Lucas Haldeman said. "Frank's perspective and notable real estate and data analytics expertise are invaluable, and he will play a key role as we continue to scale our business and serve the smart technology needs of the rental housing industry. We look forward to working closely together to advance our strategic priorities and further capture the compelling opportunity ahead for SmartRent." SmartRent utilized the assistance of an independent board search firm to recruit Martell. SmartRent powers more than 3,800 connected communities na- tionwide, with 750,000 smart homes and businesses and two million connected devices deployed. WFG NATIONAL TITLE ANNOUNCES SOUTHWEST EXPANSION WFG National Title Insurance Company (WFG), a provider of title insurance and real estate settle- ment services for commercial and residential transactions nationwide, has appointed 40-plus-year industry veteran Dan Hassen as SVP and Southwest Regional Manager for the company's Agency Operations. Hassen will be responsible for ensur- ing that WFG's Southwest region aligns with and supports the company's agency division business objectives, growing WFG's title agent base within the region, and helping the region's title agents leverage resources. "WFG is committed to delivering an exceptional customer experience for our agents, their clients, and the consum- ers we collectively serve," said Gene Rebadow, WFG EVP, Agency Operations. "This means empowering our agents with the knowledge, resources, and tools they need to differentiate themselves and succeed in any market. Dan is incredibly knowledgeable, well-respected, and ex- tremely passionate about supporting the needs of our agents, as well as elevating the experience for all transaction partici- pants. I can't think of anyone better-suit- ed or more qualified to lead these key areas for our Southwest region." Hassen started in the title industry more than 40 years ago while still in high school and continued working for title companies through his college years. Through a progression of executive-level positions with national title insurance companies and agencies, including establishing international operations for a national underwriter, Hassen has gained both a solid understanding of the pressures that agents face daily and the ability to look beyond commonplace business ideas to focus on innovative solutions. "I am deeply honored and genuinely excited to be part of a company that not only recognizes the evolving needs of our title agents but actively engages in ad- dressing these needs through innovation and supportive collaboration," Hassen said. "WFG's new Agent 2.0 program underscores the company's commitment to reach beyond traditional boundaries and build meaningful, proactive partner- ships. This initiative not only highlights WFG's dedication to its agents' growth and success but also signals a significant leap forward in how we conceive and execute support in our industry. It's a remarkable time to be with WFG, and I look forward to contributing to and being part of this transformative journey." MYCUMORTGAGE WELCOMES NEW PRESIDENT MyCUmortgage, a Credit Union Service Organization (CUSO) and wholly-owned by Wright-Patt Credit Union (WPCU), has named Ben Rempe President of the mortgage services provider. Rempe will lead the mortgage CUSO, which provides a comprehensive suite of mortgage solutions to nearly 200 credit union partners nationwide. Rempe replaces Interim President Paul Sutor, who will continue his role as VP of Risk Management for myCUmortgage. "myCUmortgage's search for a new President focused on the skill sets, experience, and traits needed to grow the company to its next stage, including a strategic and visionary mindset; a strong connection to credit unions and their culture; CUSO experience; a strong sales and growth mentality with connections in the credit union world; outstanding leadership skills; and a proven track record of getting things done," said Tim Mislansky, President of Wright-Patt Credit Union and Chairman of the my- CUmortgage Board of Managers. "After a national search with several outstand- ing candidates, we recognized that Ben checked all these boxes." With more than 20 years of expe- rience in credit unions and financial services, Rempe most recently served as SVP of Credit Unions at the Nation- al Cooperative Bank. Prior to that, he worked for a fintech startup that grew to servicing more than 300 credit unions, employing more than 300 and expanding its ownership by raising over $11.5 million in capital. Additionally, he worked for TMG Financial Solutions, where he built innovative solutions for credit unions around mortgage warehouse lending and credit card portfolios. "Since 2012, I have been partnering with myCUmortgage and Wright-Patt Credit Union. From the onset, I have encountered visionaries laser-focused on making homeownership affordable and available to credit union members,"