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MortgagePoint ยป Your Trusted Source for Mortgage Banking and Servicing News 20 November 2024 M O V E R S & S H A K E R S CEO of RiskSpan. "Her unparalleled knowledge of the asset-backed finance space and proven leadership will be invaluable as we continue to expand our offerings and meet the evolving needs of our clients." Before joining RiskSpan, Press was a Managing Director in Lincoln Inter- national's valuation & Opinion practice, and she spent more than a decade at Duff & Phelps in its alternative asset advisory practice. Previously, Press was a Senior Trader and Portfolio Manager for Tower Research Capital's distressed mortgage and ABS fund. Earlier in her career, she was a Senior Trader at Marathon Asset Management and JP Morgan. KENSINGTON VANGUARD NATIONAL LAND SERVICES ADDS FORMER NEW YORK YANKEE TO ITS TEAM Kensington Vanguard National Land Services has announced that Jim Leyritz has joined the company in its New York office. "I'm used to playing for the best and making this move puts me in the optimal position to continue on that path," Leyritz said. "By teaming up with a first-class organization like Kensington Vanguard, the opportunities for achievement are limitless. I am confident that together we're going to knock it out of the park." Leyritz brings more than a decade of experience in the title insurance industry and serves on the board of several nonprofit charities. Prior to title insurance, he had a 15-year professional Major League Baseball career including being a three-time World Series cham- pion with the New York Yankees. "Jim's experience and success in both the title insurance industry and on the ballfield make him an extremely valuable addition to our team," said Jarett Fein, co-CEO of Kensington Van- guard National Land Services. "We are excited to have him on board and look forward to all he has to offer." Kensington Vanguard National Land Services operates three divisions, a Commercial Division, Residential Division, and 1031 Exchange Services Division, through wholly owned subsid- iary Legal 1031 Exchange Services. ASCRIBE BOLSTERS ITS SALES DIVISION Ascribe, a provider of residential and commercial valuation, evaluation, property inspection, and REO services to mortgage lenders and servicers, has appointed mortgage industry veteran Lora Helt as SVP of National Sales. "Ascribe's expansion strategy has always included acquisition and organic growth," said Mark Johnson, President of Ascribe. "We were looking for some- one with a history of growing client relationships regardless of the mortgage cycle. I have known Lora for years, and she is the perfect fit for this role." Helt's career includes executive roles with Altisource and Bradford Technolo- gies, as well as certification and experi- ence as a licensed residential appraiser. "It was always our plan to build out the team with highly experienced, respected professionals who know and understand our clients' unique issues," said Jake Nice, CEO of Ascribe. "Every- one at Ascribe is proud to welcome Lora to the team." Helt added, "The number one draw for me to Ascribe was the quality of the people that have been brought togeth- er on this team. From the executives to staff, everything is best in class at Ascribe, which is really rare. Together, I know we can make a big difference with this business. I'm thrilled for this opportunity." USMI APPOINTS NEW CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD U.S. Mortgage Insurers (USMI), the association representing the nation's leading private mortgage insurance (MI) companies, has announced that Rohit Gupta will serve as the association's new Chairman of the Board. Gupta is currently President, CEO, and Director of Enact Holdings Inc., and previously served as USMI's Chairman of the Board from 2014-2016. He succeeds Adolfo Marzol of Essent Group Ltd. "The role the private MI industry plays in providing first-time and low- to moderate-income borrowers with access to affordable and sustainable mortgage credit cannot be overstated, particularly in the current high-interest rate market. Our industry remains focused on advanc- ing accessible and affordable homeown- ership for underserved communities, while ensuring the safety and soundness of the housing finance system," Gupta said. "I look forward to once again serving as Chair and working with USMI's Board, staff, and external stakeholders." Previous to his current role, Gupta held the positions of Chief Commercial Officer, SVP of Products, Intelligence and Strategy, as well as VP of Commer- cial Operations at Genworth Mortgage Insurance Corporation. "Rohit's deep mortgage insurance expertise, public policy experience and passion for the valuable role our indus- try plays will facilitate continued success in the important work of USMI," Marzol said. "I am honored to pass the torch to Rohit." USMI President Seth Appleton added, "Rohit's dedication to affordable and sustainable homeownership backed by private capital is invaluable to USMI's efforts moving forward. Rohit's previous experience as Chairman of the Board makes this a seamless transition and positions the organization for continued success."