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MortgagePoint » Your Trusted Source for Mortgage Banking and Servicing News 18 October 2025 M O V E R S & S H A K E R S Industry Groups CALIFORNIA MBA ANNOUNCES PAUL GIGLIOTTI AS NEW CEO The California Mortgage Bankers Association (Califor- nia MBA) announced that Paul Gigliotti will assume the role of CEO in a planned leadership transition as former CEO Susan Milazzo prepares to retire from the association. The California MBA Board of Directors has unanimously appointed Gigliotti as her successor. Paul Gigliotti brings a wealth of experience to the role, having served as a veteran mortgage leader with over 20 years of experience in the financial services and technology industries. He has held executive roles for multi- ple mortgage lenders, and he has a distinguished track record of growing lending platforms while streamlining internal and external operational processes. His prior experience with organizations like AXIS and Pinnacle, as well as his service on the California MBA Board of Directors, has prepared him to lead the association and its members into the future. This unique combination of leader- ship experience is complemented by his deep expertise in mortgage technology. As a respected Chief Growth Officer and consultant for major mortgage tech firms like Prudent AI, Gigliotti is a recognized thought leader who has championed crit- ical industry conversations at events such as the Mortgage Innovators Conference and many more. This extensive back- ground makes him the perfect choice to lead the California MBA at a time when technology is reshaping the future of real estate finance. "Throughout my career, whether building lenders such as Pinnacle, advancing education through AXIS, or driving innovation in technology with Prudent AI, my focus has always been on strengthening our industry and the people who make it work. Stepping into this role is an opportunity to bring those experiences together in service of our members. Susan has built an incredible foundation of advocacy and leadership, and I look forward to building on that legacy to ensure the California MBA remains a trusted voice and a vibrant community for all of us," Gigliotti said. Milazzo has served the California MBA and its members for 21 years, ded- icating her career to fostering growth, education, and advocacy within the state's real estate finance industry. Her leadership has been instrumental in navigating complex market conditions and solidifying the association's role as the voice of mortgage banking in Cali- fornia. To ensure a seamless transition for the industry and its members, Susan will be staying on as a consultant for the following year. "It has been my honor to serve as the CEO for the California MBA for over 20 years, and I am very proud of the organization's strength and resilience. Through the highs and lows of the mar- ket cycle this association has remained strong in its dedication to represent and support the California real estate finance industry. Paul will bring his passion for expanding on the foundation I've built to elevate the California MBA and provide new opportunities for members and our partners," Milazzo said. The Board of Directors and the entire California MBA community extend their gratitude to Mrs. Milazzo for her dedicated service and welcome Mr. Gigliotti to his new role. MISMO NAMES MORTGAGE INDUSTRY LEADER BRIAN VIEAUX, CMB, AS PRESIDENT MISMO®, the real estate finance industry's standards organization, named mortgage industry veteran, author, and thought leader Brian Vieaux, CMB, as its new President, effective October 16, 2025. "Brian is an accomplished industry executive and inf luential leader with deep relationships, vast technological knowledge, and an innate ability to inspire and bring people together," Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) President and CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB said. "I am confident his passion for the industry and fresh ideas will drive innovation, increase stakeholder participation, and continue to advance MISMO industry standards that benefit consumers, lenders, and servicers." "On behalf of the MISMO Board of Directors, we are pleased to welcome Brian Vieaux as our new President," MISMO Board Chair Sage Nichols said. "MISMO plays a critical role in sup- porting the entire mortgage ecosystem, and we look forward to collaborating with Brian as he guides MISMO into its next chapter of growth." Vieaux, currently President and COO at FinLocker, has more than 30 years of industry experience as a mort- gage executive at several independent mortgage banks and financial institu- tions during his career. This includes senior lending roles at Flagstar Bank, Towne Mortgage Company, IndyMac Bank, CitiMortgage, and Source One Mortgage Corp. A recognized industry thought leader, he brings to MISMO a strong following as the author of "Rethink Everything You Know About Being a Next Gen Loan Officer," a pod- cast host, and a prominent voice across social media. A prominent MBA voice and industry volunteer over the years, Vieaux earned his Certified Mortgage Banker (CMB) designation in 2005 and previously served as Co-Chair of MBA's Wholesale Executive Forum and as a member of MBA's Residential Board of Governors. He currently serves as a board member of the Michigan Mortgage Lenders Association, Axis Lending Academy, and Downtown Boxing Gym. Vieaux earned a Bachelor of Sci- ence from Michigan State University.