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51 2 0 2 5 W O M E N I N H O U S I N G A W A R D S September 2025 » CASEY KINSER EVP, Military Warriors Support Foundation WHY SHE WAS NOMINATED: "Casey was instru- mental in helping the veteran and Gold Star home donation program into the first of its kind. She worked to market ideas, write tax code, and help develop mentoring programs that shaped the way donations are done. The work she helped accomplish paved the way for many other nonprofits to follow. She was an engineer of taking ideas to structures, along with the reporting that the major bank partners responded to. Hundreds of millions of dollars of inventory have been successfully donated because of the efforts of Casey. She is a remarkable leader who inspires all." WHAT THIS NOMINATION MEANS TO HER: "I am incredibly grateful to be named a finalist among the many other inspiring women who have accomplished so much. While this recognition carries my name, I know it reflects the trust, mentorship, and opportunities given to me by incredible leaders—both men and women— throughout my journey, as well as the hard work of the amazing team I am privileged to serve alongside. Veterans and their fam- ilies have already sacrificed so much for us. Serving them is not work—it's a privilege I feel called to do. This recognition is a reminder of how fortunate I am to serve such deserving heroes and to do work that truly matters. I'm a winner already!" KATHERINE MOSSOP VP and Portfolio Product Owner, Single-Family Portfolio and Servicing Division, Freddie Mac WHY SHE WAS NOMINATED: "Kate Mossop's leader- ship and innovation have significantly advanced Freddie Mac's mission and helped to transform the mortgage servicing industry. She has spearheaded the development, deployment, and launch of groundbreaking servicing technology solutions as VP of Servicing Products and Offerings in the Single-Family Portfolio and Servicing Division, playing a pivotal role in defining servicing technology standards and enabling the modernization of servicing. Kate drove the successful completion of Freddie Mac's Reimagine Servicing program, which unlocked path-breaking servicing enhancements and significantly improved operational efficiencies, data strategies, and sustainable homeownership for borrowers. Currently, Kate is integral to the next iteration, Servicing Excellence, focused on delivering consistent products, services, policies, and partnership opportu- nities. Since joining Freddie Mac in 2007, she has championed the adoption of modernized servicing tools and data-driven strategies, empowering her teams to deliver transformative servicing experiences while cultivating a culture of innovation and excellence in the servicing industry." WHAT THIS NOMINATION MEANS TO HER: "I am grateful to be nominated and chosen as a finalist for the Five Star Women in Housing Awards. Acknowledging the importance of servicing in the mortgage finance landscape, this honor recognizes the hard work of many teams across Fred- die Mac to make home possible through our servicing technology solutions. I am proud of the impact we have made and remain passionate about how we can continue to drive meaningful changes and create opportunities for homeownership. Thank you to the Five Star Conference and to the leaders at Freddie Mac who continue to support this work." CRISTI RICHEY VP Business Account Management Solutions, Fannie Mae WHY SHE WAS NOMINATED: "Cristi Richey leads Fannie Mae's servicer engagement teams and has been instrumental in shaping the company's servicing strategy, ensuring strong oversight of its $3.6 trillion single-family portfolio. She helped lead Fannie Mae's COVID loss mitigation efforts that helped over 1.5 million homeowners stay in their homes. Cristi also played a key role in developing fair-servicing best practices and contribut- ed to the development of loss mitigation policies to help struggling homeowners retain their homes in the event of natural disasters or other hardships. She has implemented critical measures to strengthen servicer oversight and performance. Cristi's commitment to sustainable homeownership is further reflected in her mentorship of future leaders and her leadership in promoting servicing excellence across the industry." WHAT THIS NOMINATION MEANS TO HER: "I have been in the mortgage industry for just over 20 years, and I have been fortunate to have been surrounded by highly talented colleagues, leaders, and business partners my entire career. Much of my work has been focused on support- ing homeowners through the develop- ment and implementation of enduring solutions. The first industry crisis I faced as a young mortgage professional was navigating through Hurricane Katrina. It was a great opportunity to learn how to lead with empathy and compassion while learning how to mitigate credit losses. Each year brings new opportunities and challenges, and I have never had to figure out how to solve problems or work towards accomplishments alone. I cannot take credit for any success on my own. It truly takes a village."