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MortgagePoint » Your Trusted Source for Mortgage Banking and Servicing News 46 2 0 2 4 W O M E N I N H O U S I N G A W A R D S SHARON BARTLETT Executive Director of Operations, US REO Partners "Sharon Bartlett is responsible for the continued develop- ment of relationships between clients and U.S. REO Partner members. She utilizes her experience, reputation, and commitment in support of resolving issues in the housing industry. During her 34-year career with Freddie Mac, Bartlett gained extensive experience in vendor management, contract negotiation, risk management, compliance, operational loss, servicing, default management/REO, quality control, call center and all aspects of customer relations. Social responsibility has always been important to Sharon—she supports several nonprofits including Rebuilding Together North Texas, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, and Feed My Starving Children." WHAT THIS NOMINATION MEANS TO HER "Being a finalist for the Women in Housing Corporate Social Responsibility category is an incredible honor for me. It signifies recognition of the hard work and dedica- tion I've poured into driving charitable ini- tiatives that truly make a difference. This award isn't just about personal achieve- ment; it's about the impact we're making as an industry in the communities we serve. To be acknowledged for contributing to something bigger than ourselves—helping others and fostering positive change— means everything to me. I'm especially proud of the time I've committed to supporting various charities and organiza- tions, knowing that hands-on involvement is just as vital as any financial contribu- tion. It reaffirms my belief in the power of business to do good and motivates me to continue pushing boundaries in our efforts to create a better, more equitable world for everyone. I am forever appre- ciative of the support that I've received in these efforts from my former colleagues at Freddie Mac and my current team at U.S. REO Partners. Being nominated for this award alongside such exceptional women who are also making a difference is truly inspiring, and I'm deeply grateful to be in their company." DARCY CHAPMAN VP of Strategic Partnerships, Auction.com "Darcy Chapman exemplifies corporate social responsibility through her commitment to driving charitable initiatives and helping the industry make a positive difference. As co-leader of the Veterans Financial Services Advisory Council's sponsorship committee, she has This award recognizes executives or companies who are driving charitable initiatives and helping the industry make a positive difference. Corporate Social Responsibility Award been instrumental in raising over $1 million for Operation Homefront, which supports our veterans. Darcy's leadership in recruiting volunteers for the VFSAC Golf Classic further underscores her commitment. Under Darcy's guidance, Auction.com has become the Premiere Presenting sponsor for the Ruth Cheatham Gala, supporting teens impacted by cancer. Her efforts in scholar application scoring have provided crucial support to these young individuals. Darcy also participates in events such as the Genesis Women's Shelter and the Susan G. Komen More than Pink Walk, bringing hope and assistance to families facing domestic violence and breast cancer." WHAT THIS NOMINATION MEANS TO HER "I was genuinely surprised and deeply honored to be nominated again for the Women in Housing Corporate Social Re- sponsibility award. This recognition is less about me and more about the communi- ties we serve. Thanks to Auction.com, I've had the privilege of dedicating my time, effort, and resources to remarkable orga- nizations such as VFSAC, which supports veterans and their families, and The Ruth Cheatham Foundation, which aids teen cancer survivors. The true heroes are those who have bravely defended our freedom or faced life-threatening illnesses with un- wavering strength. It's easy to stay motivat- ed when our work positively impacts such deserving individuals. I am profoundly grateful that Auction.com embraces giving back in such a meaningful way." TIFFANY FLETCHER SVP, Compliance and Operations Support, VRM Mortgage Services "Tiffany Fletcher exemplifies leadership in corporate social responsibility as Executive Director of the Council for Inclusion in Financial Services (CIFS), a 501(c)(3) organization, while also serving as SVP for VRM Mortgage Services. Under her guidance, CIFS drives meaningful change through