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11 September 2024 September 2024 ยป M O V E R S & S H A K E R S INFORMATIVE RESEARCH NAMES NEW EVP Informative Research, a technology platform that delivers data-driven solutions to the lending community, has announced the appointment of Steve Schulz as EVP of Product Management, where he will lead the vision, strategy, and innovation methodologies to introduce disruptive ideas, improve existing products and processes, and foster a culture of innovation. He will share P&L responsibility for the existing solution portfolio and will be account- able for the success of new product launches and enhancements. Schulz will also collaborate closely with the executive leadership team to design and implement business strategies that drive revenue and profitability goals, further solidifying Informative Research's position in the industry. "Steve's extensive experience in prod- uct management and strategic leadership is a perfect fit for Informative Research as we continue to innovate and develop our offerings," Informative Research Chief Innovation Officer Scott Horn said. "His track record of success in launching and managing cutting-edge solutions will be instrumental in guiding our product strategy and driving growth." Schulz brings more than 20 years of experience in information services, sales, product management, and marketing, with a proven product innovation and strategic planning history. In his most recent role, he served as VP of Enterprise Accounts at a global data & analytics company, leading a team that delivered significant revenue growth and achieved high client retention. His expertise in employment and income verification, process automation, and fraud mitigation SaaS solutions has been a cornerstone of his career, making him well-suited to oversee Informative Research's credit, verification, and fraud platforms. "It's a privilege to join Informative Research at such a dynamic time in the industry," Schulz said. "Informative Research is known for its pioneering solutions and unwavering commitment to improving the borrower experience. I look forward to collaborating with the talented team here on the next genera- tion of products that meet the evolving needs of our clients and partners." Attorneys FEDERMAN STEIFMAN LLP ADDS TO NEW YORK OFFICE WITH NEW PARTNER Federman Steifman LLP has named real estate and structured finance lawyer L. Minnie Bellomo as Partner and Resident in the firm's New York office. Bellomo represents clients in connec- tion with the structuring and negotiation of various types of real estate transactions involving all asset classes throughout the United States, including acquisitions and dispositions, loans and participation interests, permanent, bridge, construc- tion and mezzanine financings, joint ven- tures, and preferred equity investments. Bellomo also has significant experience representing real estate developers in all phases of the development process, from assemblage and approvals to the imple- mentation of sophisticated debt, equity, and ground lease financing structures to fund vertical construction. In addition to her transactional practice, Bellomo also serves as outside general counsel to several clients and is a valuable member of her clients' development and executive teams, drawing on her experience as the general counsel of a national real estate investment and development firm. "I came to know the entrepreneurial lawyers at Federman first as co-counsel while a partner at Greenberg Traurig, and later when they acted as our outside counsel at SomeraRoad. Having expe- rienced the firm from the inside out, I knew the Federman team, and I shared a core focus of providing practical, commercial legal guidance to our clients to efficiently close transactions," Bellomo said. "As General Counsel, I appreciated the time and money Federman saved our company relative to larger firms for the same or better service, and I am excited to be able to offer this same value to my clients." Michael K. Federman, Managing Partner at Federman, added, "Minnie is among the most gifted and efficient lawyers we have ever encountered. She effectively leads teams of both legal and non-legal professionals, simplifying the most complex real estate and financing transactions with a refreshing, no-non- sense approach. Joining a full-service real estate law firm affords Minnie the opportunity to work on large scale trans- actions while also maintaining the ability to provide her clients with complete outside general counsel services through our firm, narrowly tailored to the client's needs. We are delighted to welcome Minnie to our team." Prior to joining Federman, Bellomo was a partner in the New York City office of Greenberg Traurig LLP and served as General Counsel at SomeraRoad Inc. Earlier in her career, Bellomo was an associate at Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP and handled real estate transactions in house at W.P. Carey Inc.