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31 » VISIT US ONLINE @ DSNEWS.COM counselors' knowledge of MHA and assist homeowners, to co-host local events which facilitated real-time solutions for homeowners facing foreclosure, to put the homeowners and servicers face-to-face, and to increase public awareness of MHA by engaging local and national organizations. "Over the last six years, we've all put in considerable effort to help move the program forward and help borrowers in need of mortgage help," she said in an interview with DS News. When asked what she was most proud of having accomplished with MHA, Lambert said, "ere are so many things. If I had to pick one thing, I would say we're proud of the way we were able to put resources together to help homeowners and I'm proud I was able to participate in the direct assistance of homeowners in so many ways, including our PSA campaigns, online presence and outreach events." AUCTION.COM WELCOMES NEW VP OF ENGINEERING California-based online real estate marketplace Auction.com has named Bin Xu as VP of engineering for the company's Silicon Valley office, according to an announcement from Auction.com. Xu's 20 years of experience in leading projects from inception to live operation include serving as VP of engineering for Acxiom Corporation (overseeing platform engineering) and Angie's List (overseeing member-facing products, experience development, quality assurance, and related technical operations). In his new role with Auction.com, Xu will lead the company's database and platform engineering teams. He will also oversee the technical aspects of the company's auction control center and bidder communications. "I am thrilled to be working with a world-class engineering team to deliver scalable, performing software and services that will continue to enable transparent, simple and trustworthy online real estate transactions," Xu said. "Auction.com remains the top online real estate marketplace because we are constantly refining and enhancing our platform to ensure the best possible user experience and exceed the expectations of buyers and sellers. Having Bin's energy and ability at the helm of Auction.com's engineering teams will ensure our products continue to shape how the real estate industry does business." — Ravi Keswani, Auction.com Chief Technology Officer GREEN RIVER CAPITAL HIRES NEW CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Provider of REO asset management and loss mitigation services for mortgage servicers, investment firms, and banking institutions, Green River Capital (GRC) recently named Katie Brewer as COO. Brewer will be entrusted to handle GRC's daily operations. GRC is a Utah-based real estate company that is solely owned by Clayton Holdings LLC, a subsidiary of Radian Group. GRC offers investors' single family rental strategies with pre- and post- acquisition services and surveillance programs. Brewer graduated from Oklahoma State University with a Bachelor of Science in International Business and a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish, and also has more than a decade of default servicing experience. In her most recent position as VP of Collateral Based Solutions at Ocwen Loan Servicing, she was responsible for a team of more than 350 associates across multiple sites in both the U.S. and India. Her career began as a loss mitigation specialist at GMAC ResCap where she eventually became the VP of Liquidations. "Katie's experience in loss mitigation, regulatory compliance, REO management, and corporate strategizing will help us continue to expand and improve our offerings," Reilly said. "I am excited to have her join our team as we evolve our company and drive toward future opportunities." SHAPIRO & ZIELKE AND FIRST FINANCIAL TITLE AGENCY OF MINNESOTA ANNOUNCE NEW HIRE Burnsville, Minnesota- based default servicing law firm Shapiro & Zielke, LLP and First Financial Title Agency of Minnesota, Inc. has announced the addition of attorney Tracy J. Halliday to its team. With nearly 10 years of practice in real estate law, including the last five years in the default servicing area, Halliday will be working with Shapiro & Zielke's default servicing accounts and as a title examiner for First Financial Title Agency of Minnesota, which is also based in Burnsville. Halliday is licensed to practice in the State and Federal Courts in Minnesota, the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals, and the U.S. District Court of the Western District of Wisconsin. She has a Juris Doctor from Hamline University School of Law in St. Paul, Minnesota. A2Z FIELD SERVICES PROMOTES NEW PRESIDENT AND CEO A2Z Field Services announced the retirement of its president, Bill McMullen, and the promotion of longtime SVP Amie Sparks-Beebe to the position of president and CEO with the company. In her previous role with A2Z, Sparks- Beebe's responsibilities included core business operations such as resource and organizational planning, process improvement, sales and service development, and technology integration. e company expects a seamless transition as Sparks-Beebe expands her responsibilities to include growth strategies and initiatives as well as financial planning. "It's with mixed emotion that I leave my position at A2Z, but there is a time for everything, and I am truly confident as I pass the reins over to Amie that she will continue to move our business forward," McMullen said. "I take great pleasure and pride in promoting Amie Sparks-Beebe to CEO of A2Z. Amie's accomplishments over the past eleven years have made her the obvious choice for this position. Her talents, energy and commitment to excellence have been a driving force within our organization, and I look forward to the continued growth of A2Z under her leadership." — Bill McMullen, Former CEO

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