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MortgagePoint » Your Trusted Source for Mortgage Banking and Servicing News 16 April 2025 M O V E R S & S H A K E R S "I am honored to lead PennyMac's public policy efforts at such a pivotal juncture for the industry," Boltansky said. "I look forward to working with an exceptional team to navigate an evolving policy landscape and advance strategies that strengthen the company and help homeowners nationwide." Boltansky joins PennyMac from BTIG, where he led the firm's policy analysis as Director of Policy Research. At BTIG, Boltansky drove the firm's policy work by leading research efforts, identifying key legislative and regula- tory changes and their implications for investors, corporations, and financial markets. His work focused particularly on housing policy, financial services, and tax legislation. "PennyMac is pleased to welcome Isaac to our strong team of industry pro- fessionals. In moments of industry trans- formation, it is critical to have leaders who understand the ecosystem with the expertise to shape the future of mortgage lending through thoughtful advocacy," said David Spector, Chairman and CEO at PennyMac. "Isaac's established industry ties, policy expertise and strategic insights will reinforce PennyMac's leadership in the mortgage sector." Service Providers NAR WELCOMES NEW CFO The National Association of Realtors (NAR) has named Matthew Cenedella as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Cenedella succeeds longtime CFO John Pierpoint, who will retire at the end of March. Cenedella brings extensive financial strategy experience and operational leadership to NAR, having held senior roles across multiple organizations, including top audit firms, major corporations, and global associations. Most recently, Cenedella served as COO and Treasurer for the Wom- en's Tennis Association (WTA), the principal organizing body of women's professional tennis in the world. At WTA, Cenedella played a pivotal role in strategic planning, financial devel- opment, and member relations. He spearheaded growing the association's revenues from $40 million to more than $125 million through the strategic development of owned assets, media, and events. Cenedella also shepherded the founding and growth of WTA's new data division to more than $32 million, and he helped establish WTA Ventures at a valuation of $750 million, making it the first purely commercial women's tennis organization. "Matthew's versatility and his ex- tensive background in finance, strategic planning and operational leadership roles will be invaluable as we continue to strengthen our financial strategies, propel NAR toward a higher-perform- ing workplace and deliver greater value to our members," NAR CEO Nykia Wright said. Prior to his COO role at the WTA, Cenedella served as its Chief Admin- istrative Officer, with his oversight ex- tending across key functions including finance, treasury, human resources, compliance, information technology, and onsite operations. Before joining the WTA in 2010, Cenedella held finance roles at IMG Worldwide, American Greetings, Nestle Waters, Reader's Digest Association, and Deloitte & Touche. "I am honored to join NAR at such a pivotal time for the real estate indus- try," Cenedella said. "Throughout my career, I have been fortunate to work across diverse financial landscapes, from corporate enterprises to nonprofit associations, and I look forward to leveraging that experience to ensure the organization's financial strength and to position it for strategic growth where it best suits our mission to support NAR's members." "I look forward to leveraging that experience to ensure the organization's financial strength and to position it for strategic growth where it best suits our mission to support NAR's members." —Matthew Cenedella, CFO, National Association of Realtors