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MortgagePoint ยป Your Trusted Source for Mortgage Banking and Servicing News 20 October 2024 M O V E R S & S H A K E R S Directors during part of 2022, as Interim Chief Financial Officer during part of 2021, and as the interim head of Fannie Mae's Single-Family business earlier in 2021. Prior to joining Fannie Mae, Benson was Managing Director in the Fixed Income Division of Merrill Lynch & Company where, from 1988-2002, he served in several capacities in the areas of risk management, trading, debt syndica- tion and e-commerce. INCENTER APPOINTS NEW CHIEF LEGAL COUNSEL Kathleen Dutill, an experienced mortgage industry attorney, has joined Incenter Lender Services as Chief Legal Counsel. Dutill, who was previously Associate Counsel with Cenlar FSB and managed litigation at Ocwen Financial Corpora- tion and GMAC Mortgage, will advise Incenter and its member firms on legal and compliance issues. "As Incenter kickstarts its next phase of growth, Kate is already proving her value," said Sara Parrish, President at CampusDoor and COO at Incenter Lender Services. "She embodies our col- laborative culture, matches our leaders' mortgage expertise, and is enabling us to expand our solution portfolio swiftly and responsibly." Dutill earned her J.D. from Penn State Dickinson Law, her LL.M. in taxa- tion from Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law, and a Bachelor's Degree in political science from La Salle University. "The minute I met Incenter's lead- ership, I was ready to join," Dutill said. "This is a company that's determined to make a wider impact and isn't bogged down by bureaucracy. It's exciting to work with people with a common vision, and to have a meaningful role in moving our clients forward." Incenter is a family of companies committed to helping lending and depository institutions maximize their financial and operational performance and leverage new pathways to growth. Incenter's offerings include capital markets, loan diligence, student lending, insurance, property tax, accounting and marketing solutions, which clients can leverage on a variable-cost basis. NEW DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONAL INITIATIVES JOINS BROOKSTONE Brookstone Manage- ment has announced the appointment of Kerrie Crace as new Director of Opera- tional Initiatives. Crace brings more than two decades of experience in mortgage, banking, and default servicing to her new role with Brookstone, with long tenures at both Wells Fargo and Key Bank. "We're so excited for Kerrie to bring her talents and experience to Brookstone and help us continue building the Brook- stone of the future," said Sam Ingber, CEO of Brookstone Management. In her new role at Brookstone, Crace will oversee strategic initiatives, imple- mentation management, and operational components for both new and existing client projects. Her expertise will ensure that performance and quality stan- dards not only meet, but exceed client expectations. Crace's ability to manage and refine complex processes will play a crucial role in Brookstone Management's continued growth and success. Throughout her career, Crace has managed hundreds of team members and held numerous senior leadership roles, where she was instrumental in building out new processes, teams, and functions. Her proven track record in leading large-scale initiatives and driving organizational growth aligns perfectly with Brookstone's vision for the future. Abraham Goodman, President of Brookstone Management, added, "Kerrie joins our efforts to go from good to great, and we're thrilled to have her aboard." Founded in 2005, Brookstone Management is a provider of mortgage field services, and the preservation and maintenance of vacant, pre-foreclosure, and REO assets nationwide. Brook- stone Management is headquartered in New Jersey with offices throughout the country. Pat Pannkuk, SVP of Business Devel- opment for Brookstone Management, added, "Kerrie brings a wealth of knowl- edge and tenure to our leadership team, and I am so excited to have her join our institution and make a day-one impact." SERVICELINK BOLSTERS ITS NATIONAL SALES TEAM ServiceLink has announced the promotion of Antonio Little to VP, National Sales Manager in the company's Origina- tion Division, where he will oversee Account Executives across the country. Little has 24 years of industry expe- rience, eight of which he has spent at ServiceLink. He has been a part of the Fidelity National Financial (FNF) family of companies for nearly 10 years. Little is a customer-centric visionary, with a background in operations, training, business development and management across nearly all channels of the mort- gage services industry. He spent the bulk of his career in management, focusing on strategy and implementation of new processes, with a stint as Chief Revenue Officer at an IT consulting firm. Over the course of his career, Little has helped companies expand their operations throughout the United States and into both Canada and Australia. He has an expansive knowledge of the industry and has spent most of his career working with top-tier clients, always striving to marry ServiceLink's rich skillset and expertise to the needs of industry clients. ServiceLink has also welcomed two National Sales Executives to its Default and Origination Divisions, each respon- sible for driving client growth and new business development in their respective divisions.