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MortgagePoint ยป Your Trusted Source for Mortgage Banking and Servicing News 14 January 2025 Thomason also joins Certainty with more than 30 years of mortgage experience and has held key roles with multiple leading banks and financial institutions over his career. A resident of Northern California, he will serve as VP of Mortgage Lending with a focus on the markets in that region. "Craig also comes to us with a stellar reputation and proven record of success," Terango added. "He began his career as a personal banker and has carried that experience throughout his mortgage banking career. Accordingly, he treats each borrower as if they were his only customer and provides a level of service that has repeatedly impressed clients and peers alike." MR. COOPER WELCOMES FORMER FANNIE MAE EXEC TO ITS BOARD Industry veteran and former Fannie Mae Executive Andrew Bon Salle has been appointed to the Board of Directors of Mr. Cooper Group Inc. "I am thrilled to join the Mr. Cooper Group board and contribute to the on- going evolution of the homeownership journey while supporting and men- toring the next generation of industry leaders," Bon Salle said. "Mr. Cooper has been a transformative force in the mortgage industry, and I'm honored to help advance its mission of making the dream of homeownership a reality for all Americans." In the home loan industry, Bon Salle has over 30 years of experience in capital markets, risk management, securitization, and mortgage policy leadership. His most recent position was Chairman of Home Point Capital Inc.'s Board of Directors. Before that, he was EVP of Fannie Mae's Single-Family Mortgage busi- ness, where he led the digital products group, directed the performance of a $3.5 trillion credit portfolio, managed capital market operations, and oversaw customer engagement for over 2,000 clients and partners. "Andrew's exceptional track record in driving business strategy and transforma- tion, combined with his extensive leader- ship experience in the mortgage industry, makes him an invaluable addition to our board," said Jay Bray, Chairman and CEO of Mr. Cooper Group. "We are pleased to welcome him as we advance our strategic vision and continue to build an indus- try-leading homeownership experience for our customers." Service Providers MCS PROMOTES NEW SVP OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Property services provider MCS has announced the promotion of Jason Myers to the role of SVP, Business Development. In his new role, Myers will continue to oversee client growth of the compa- ny's existing mortgage and residential services businesses, while taking on additional responsibilities for strategic relationships and overall business strat- egy to support long-term growth. Myers has been with MCS for more than four years, serving most recently as VP, Business Development, overseeing sales strategy and new market devel- opment. During his tenure, he helped launch MCS' Residential Services business line and has been responsible for bringing on more than 30 new clients to help rapidly establish MCS as a leader in residential and single-family resi- dential (SFR) renovations, tenant turns, maintenance, and inspections. He has also helped grow the company's Mortgage Services Business, adding more than 20 new clients and helping expand service offerings beyond property preservation. "I'm pleased to announce Jason's well-deserved promotion to Senior Vice President," said Craig Torrance, CEO of MCS. "Jason is a natural sales leader, and his track record of success oversee- ing business development initiatives since joining MCS speaks for itself. He has played an integral part in the growth of our organization over the last several years, and we look forward to his future contributions as MCS continues its national expansion." Myers has an extensive background in sales, strategy, and marketing, includ- ing leadership positions for a variety of businesses during his 20-plus-year career. Prior to joining MCS, he served as VP of Business Development with real estate services company Xome, and previously oversaw sales efforts for Five Star Institute, a national trade associ- ation supporting the U.S. residential mortgage and real estate market. "I'm excited about the opportunity to grow with MCS," Myers said. "Our operations, vendor management, and performance remain unmatched in the industry, and I look forward to continu- ing the growth of both our current and new services in my expanded role." Myers is an active member of the Veterans Financial Services Advisory Council (VFSAC) and is a frequent speak- er at industry events on topics ranging from disaster preparedness and recovery, to enhancing the tenant experience. ONITY GROUP NAMES NEW VP OF INVESTOR RELATIONS Onity Group Inc., a nonbank mortgage servicer and origina- tor, has announced that Valerie Haertel has joined the company as VP of Investor Relations. Haertel will report to Sean O'Neil, EVP and CFO of Onity. In her new role, Haertel will be responsible for leading Onity's investor relations activities to accelerate investor outreach and to communicate the company's business strategy, financial performance, and investment thesis to the investment community. She also will be responsible for maintaining M O V E R S & S H A K E R S