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17 April 2025 April 2025 » M O V E R S & S H A K E R S SINGLESOURCE PROPERTY SOLUTIONS PROMOTES INNOVATION OFFICER SingleSource Property Solutions, a provider of residential property services supporting the U.S. housing industry, has an- nounced that Ashley Abbondanza has been promoted to Chief Innovation Officer. In this executive role, Abbondanza will spearhead the company's strategic innovation initiatives, optimize operational workflows, and leverage data to enhance business efficiency. Abbondanza is a 19-year veteran at SingleSource, where she has extensive experience leading technology and process improvement. She will join the executive team with a focus on inte- grating innovative solutions that drive competitive advantage while delivering enhanced value to clients. "Ashley has been a driving force be- hind our success across multiple product lines," SingleSource CEO Brian Cullen said. "Her leadership and vision will now have an even greater impact as she joins our executive team. Her voice is a welcome addition to the boardroom." Since joining SingleSource in 2006, Abbondanza has held key roles in valua- tions, property preservation, inspections and vendor management, shaping op- erations across the company. In her new role, she will strengthen the connection between project management, software development, and technology adoption, ensuring both SingleSource clients and employees benefit from smarter, more efficient solutions. "Innovation isn't a single initia- tive—it's a mindset and problem-solving approach that drives every aspect of our business," Abbondanza said. "My goal is to bridge the gap between business needs and technology, ensuring our teams have the tools and insights to work smarter, not harder." INDUSTRY VET JOINS FIRSTCLOSE AS CHIEF REVENUE OFFICER FirstClose has named industry veteran John Aslanian as its new Chief Revenue Officer (CRO), where he will lead the company's business develop- ment, sales, account management, and the continued evolution of the First- Close partner ecosystem. Aslanian has more than 25 years of experience leading sales teams in the mortgage technology/SaaS space. Before joining FirstClose, Aslanian was SVP of Sales for nCino, a mortgage and real estate point of sale platform where he led the sales organization. Aslanian was also Chief Revenue Officer of Sim- pleNexus prior to its acquisition by nCi- no. Previously, he was VP of Sales for ICE Mortgage Technology, where he led the mid-market and strategic accounts teams. Earlier in his career, he served as VP of Sales of Del Mar DataTrac, a loan origination system acquired by Ellie Mae (now ICE Mortgage Technology). "We're thrilled to welcome John to the FirstClose team. His proven track record of leading sales teams, acceler- ating revenue growth and increasing sales efficiency will be instrumental in expanding our market presence and delivering even greater results to our clients and partners," said Tedd Smith, CEO and Co-Founder of FirstClose. "John's extensive experience in mort- gage technology and his proven ability to drive revenue growth make him the perfect fit to lead our sales and business development efforts." AMTRUST TITLE EXPANDS INTO LONE STAR STATE AmTrust Title Insurance Company has expanded into Texas with the appointment of industry leader James Gosdin as Head of Direct Underwriting. Gosdin previously served as SVP and Chief Underwriting Counsel for Stewart Title Guaranty Company and has underwritten title insurance transactions across the United States, including reinsurance and international title insurance transactions. He is board-certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Farm and Ranch, Commercial, and Residential Real Estate. "Innovation isn't a single initiative—it's a mindset and problem- solving approach that drives every aspect of our business." —Ashley Abbondanza, Chief Innovation Officer, SingleSource Property Solutions