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21 September 2025 September 2025 ยป themortgagepoint.com M O V E R S & S H A K E R S Chair for the 2026 membership year. "John Hedlund brings an impres- sive combination of decades of leader- ship as a lender, a devotion to the mort- gage industry and MBA engagement, and significant entrepreneurial success to our leadership ladder," said Laura Escobar, 2025 MBA Chair and President of Lennar Mortgage. "Our members will benefit greatly from John's decisive leadership, his proven track record during his career to innovate and adapt to all market conditions, and his admi- rable passion to push for a better future for real estate finance professionals, homeowners, and renters." Hedlund will be installed as Vice Chair at MBA's 112th Annual Conven- tion and Expo in Las Vegas this Octo- ber. Per MBA's bylaws, after serving a year as Vice Chair, Hedlund is expected to be Chairman-Elect in the 2027 mem- bership year, before ascending to be the Association's Chair in 2028. A prominent MBA voice and indus- try volunteer over the years, Hedlund has served as a board member for several organizations, including as a member of MBA's Board of Directors, Board Chairman of MISMO, Chair- man of MBA's Residential Board of Governors (RESBOG), Board Member and past Chairman of the California Mortgage Bankers Association, and Ad- visory Board Member for Automated Mortgage Systems Inc., and Funding- Shield LLC. Hedlund has served in senior leadership positions in the mortgage divisions at several large financial institutions during his career. He also co-founded and served as Managing Director and COO at AmeriHome Mortgage Company, where under his leadership, AmeriHome quickly grew to become the second-largest correspondent lender in the country. He helped lead the company's sale to Western Alliance Bank in 2021, where he was a member of the leadership and executive team until 2024. He also founded and led Adanac Advisors Group, a boutique advisory and con- sulting firm. NAR NAMES NEW VP OF LITIGATION AND ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL The National Association of Realtors (NAR) has announced the appointment of Andowah Newton as VP, Litigation and Associate General Counsel. A seasoned litigator and strategic legal advisor with deep experience spanning corporate governance, litigation management, and nonprofit compliance, Newton brings a blend of legal acumen and industry insight during a critical time of transfor- mation for NAR and its members. Newton most recently served as VP, Legal Affairs and Head of Litigation at a global luxury conglomerate, where she directed legal strategy for more than 30 brands, and advised C-suite executives on complex and high-stakes issues, including issues pertaining to the conglomerate's real estate portfolio. She previously held roles at top law firms in- cluding Hogan Lovells and Mintz Levin, advising on complex civil litigation, risk mitigation, and corporate governance. In addition to her extensive legal background, Newton is the Founder and President of The RAN Fund, a youth empowerment nonprofit where she has led a multidisciplinary team and overseen financial compliance, maintenance of tax-exempt status, and nonprofit governance, all of which gives her experience with the types of legal and operational responsibilities of mission-driven organizations like NAR. "Andowah brings a valuable combi- nation of litigation experience, financial acumen, and strategic judgment," said Jon Waclawski, NAR's General Counsel and SVP of Legal. "Her experience man- aging complex legal matters, coupled with her hands-on understanding of nonprofit compliance and governance, makes her exceptionally well-suited to guide NAR's litigation strategy in this evolving landscape. We're excited to welcome her to the team." Memberships AREMCO PARTNERS WITH FIVE STAR MEMBERSHIPS GROUPS A REMCO is a new member of Legal League, PPEF, and AMDC. AREMCO is the defining difference in real estate asset management. Leveraging highly respected industry experts with logical solutions built from revolutionary technology and an expansive network of partner- ships consisting of credible vendors and contractors, AREMCO meets all its clients' real estate asset manage- ment needs under one roof. AREMCO's services include real estate asset management, mortgage default consulting, field services, com- mercial asset property management, disaster management, risk and com- pliance management, construction services, and private equity portfolio management. DRAPER DESIGNS PARTNERS WITH LEGAL LEAGUE D raper Designs is a creative agency specializing in strate- gic branding, high-converting websites, and impactful social media management. We help law firms, financial institutions, and mortgage service providers elevate their digital presence with premium visuals and voice-led design. From logo to launch, we bring clarity, cohesion, and creativi- ty to every touchpoint, building brands that don't just look good, but lead.