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MortgagePoint ยป Your Trusted Source for Mortgage Banking and Servicing News 8 June 2025 roles, Martin-Leano will oversee all Selene Finance operations and Whittemore will focus on Selene's prod- uct development and company growth, as well as client and industry relations. Martin-Leano most recently served as President of Rushmore Loan Management, where she led the growth and operational transformation of the servicing business. Her career includes leadership roles as COO of Genworth US Mortgage Insurance and President of Irwin Home Equity Corp, a home equity bank subsidiary. She has guided firms through various business cycles from start-ups through M&A. "I am delighted to welcome both Jocelyn and Doug to Selene," CEO Joe Davila said. "Jocelyn is a renowned and respected leader in the mortgage services industry. She has an impressive back- ground in scaling businesses, driving innovation, and delivering results in complex, highly regulated environments. Jocelyn's expertise in leading the growth and operational transformation of servic- ing businesses will be a tremendous asset to Selene as we continue to build on our solid foundation and drive the innovation and high performance our clients and customers value." Whittemore brings 25 years of expe- rience leading strong-performing teams, including roles at U.S. Bank, JPMorgan Chase, Mr. Cooper, and Citibank, where he led major strategic initiatives across both domestic and international markets. "Doug, a seasoned veteran in the industry, brings over two decades of leadership experience in mortgage banking, default servicing operations and strategic growth. His experience leading major strategic initiatives will play a crucial role in Selene's continued advancement in innovation to meet the needs of today's market and tomorrow's opportunities." "Jocelyn and Doug are powerhouse additions to the senior leadership team at Selene," Davila added. "The combination of these two talented leaders signifies an exciting time in the evolution of Selene as we embrace the outstanding opportunities to grow and to better serve our clients." Martin-Leano served as Chairper- son of the National Mortgage Servicing Association (NMSA), an influential in- dustry trade group, from 2022-2024. She also received the 2024 Five Star Lifetime Achievement Award. Whittemore served on the boards of the Veterans Financial Services Ad- visory Council and the MortgagePoint Editorial Advisory Board. He is also the co-founder of The Ruth Cheatham Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting adolescent cancer survivors through scholarships and educational programs. NEWREZ HIRES NEW REGULATORY DIRECTOR Nationwide mortgage lender and servicer Newrez LLC has appointed Mark McArdle to the newly created role of SVP of Regulatory Relations, Public Policy & Stakeholder Engage- ment. McArdle's addition to the leadership team underscores the lender's commitment to dynamic collaboration and innovation with partners across government and the broader industry. McArdle brings more than 20 years of experience working on issues related to housing, mortgage lending, and homeownership in nonprofits and government. Previously, he was the Assistant Director of Mortgage Markets at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) from 2017 to 2025, where he led a team that worked closely with industry and other stakeholders to help inform the Bureau and the public on current and future trends in the mort- gage origination and servicing markets. At the Bureau, he led efforts to mod- ernize HMDA reporting, update the Ability-to-Repay/Qualified Mortgage rules and spearheaded the Bureau's mortgage response to COVID-19. At Newrez, he will lead initiatives to shape mortgage policy, partnering closely with regulators, trade groups, consumer groups and other stakeholders. "Mark's track record of delivering thoughtful, effective policy solutions and fostering deep stakeholder relation- ships makes him an ideal leader to drive Newrez's policy engagement efforts in our next chapter of growth," said Baron Silverstein, President of Newrez. "His appointment reflects our commitment to 'caring fiercely' for our homeowners and responsible participation in the markets." CHANGE LENDING APPOINTS NEW CEO Change Lending has announced the appointment of Madison Simm as Chief Executive Officer. Simm, who currently serves as Chief Financial Officer will continue in that role while assuming leadership of the company's strategic vision and operational growth. With more than 25 years of leader- ship experience in the financial services industry, Simm brings extensive expertise in mortgage lending, capital markets, and financial management to his new role. Prior to joining Change Lending in June 2024, he served as President of the Real Estate Division at Texas Capital Bank, a $30 billion regional bank, and as CFO at Pacific Union Financial. His background also includes senior leadership roles at both Wells Fargo and Lehman Brothers. "Madison is a proven leader with a deep understanding of the mortgage industry and a strong commitment to our mission," said Steven Sugarman, Founder of The Change Company. "His financial acumen and strategic vision will be instrumental in advancing Change Lending's efforts to provide responsible and innovative lending solutions. I am confident that under his leadership, Change Lending will con- tinue to grow and expand its impact." M O V E R S & S H A K E R S