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13 December 2025 December 2025 » themortgagepoint.com M O V E R S & S H A K E R S keeping people first is what makes her such an invaluable leader," Chief Operat- ing Officer Jason duPont said. As NEXA continues to expand its nationwide platform, Mortensen's lead- ership will ensure that every initiative from corporate operations to people development runs in alignment with NEXA's purpose and promise. "Rana represents the best of who we are; her work ethic, her clarity, and her consistency inspire every leader around her," Chief Growth Officer Geri Farr said. "Growth only matters when it's built on structure and trust, and Rana has been the foundation for both." Mortensen has been deeply in- volved in building NEXA's internal cul- ture, shaping communication channels that empower every employee to feel heard, valued, and connected. She has championed initiatives that keep the company aligned not just by process, but by shared purpose. "Strategy without execution is theory. Rana brings strategy to life. She embodies the operational integrity and communication excellence that allow our ideas to thrive and our teams to perform," Chief Strategy Officer Tam- my Richards said. FOUNDATION MORTGAGE WELCOMES SAMUEL BJELAC AS SVP, NATIONAL SALES, TPO Miami, Florida-based Foundation Mortgage has appointed Samuel Bjelac as SVP, National Sales, Third-Party Origina- tion (TPO), further strengthening the company's leader- ship team and expanding its national wholesale lending presence. Bjelac brings more than two decades of experience leading top-per- forming third-party origination (TPO) and wholesale sales teams at many of the industry's most-respected mort- gage institutions. Most recently, Bjelac served as SVP of National Sales, TPO at Carrington Mortgage Services, where he helped drive significant non-QM growth and deepen relationships with broker partners nationwide. Previously, Bjelac held senior leadership roles at LendingOne, Sprout Mortgage, Flagstar Bank, and CoreVest Finance, earning a strong reputation for building high-impact sales teams, expanding distribution channels, and delivering innovative non-QM and conventional solutions to brokers and borrowers alike. "Sam's deep knowledge of the TPO and Non-QM sectors, paired with his passion for broker partnership, makes him an invaluable addition to our leadership team," Foundation Mortgage CEP Marc Halpern said. "His proven ability to inspire sales teams and forge meaningful industry relationships will help accelerate our growth and advance our mission of common-sense lending built on a rock-solid foundation." Bjelac earned his MBA in Finance from the University of Baltimore, where he was inducted into Beta Gamma Sig- ma, and holds a BS in Marketing from West Virginia University. "Foundation Mortgage is a com- pany that truly understands the needs of brokers," Bjelac said. "I'm excited to join a team that combines experience, innovation, and integrity—and to help drive the next chapter of growth for this exceptional organization." With Bjelac's appointment, Foun- dation Mortgage said it continues to ex- pand its leadership depth, reinforcing its commitment to providing brokers with f lexible programs, responsive ser- vice, and the power to close more loans through partnership and performance. Service Providers WESTCOR LAND TITLE INSURANCE ADDS AGENCY REPRESENTATIVE JENNIFER SMITH Maitland, Flori- da-based Westcor Land Title Insurance Co. added Jennifer Smith as a new Agency Representa- tive on the Mountain Region team where she will work with and support agents in Montana, Northern Idaho, and Wyoming. "This is such a vast region and a "Strategy without execution is theory. Rana brings strategy to life. She embodies the operational integrity and communication excellence that allow our ideas to thrive and our teams to perform." —Tammy Richards, Chief Strategy Officer, NEXA Lending