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27 ยป VISIT US ONLINE @ DSNEWS.COM Security is a growing concern across the financial services industry," said Tom O'Grady, CEO of Pro Teck Valuation Services. "In order to keep ahead of potential risks, Luc will focus exclusively on managing the IT security policies and infrastructure required to operate in the 21st century." Pro Teck also announced the promotion of Jay Rockne to Information Security Manager, where he will help manage Pro Teck's information security program. "For the past 14 years Luc and his team have done an outstanding job protecting the confidential data of Pro Teck and its clients," O'Grady said. "With expected growth and complexity of both threats and compliance standards, we are glad to have Luc and Jay more focused than ever on this mission critical task." LENDERLIVE WELCOMES NEW SVP OF FINANCE Domestic-based, end- to-end mortgage services provider LenderLive has announced the hiring of Scott Banks as the new SVP of Finance, Mortgage Services. Banks has more than 25 years of experience in the mortgage and financial services industries. His previous roles include a series of executive positions with HSBC Bank, notably as director of Corporate Planning and Analysis, director of Group Reporting, and director of Capital Markets and Treasury Support for HSBC Mortgage Services. He most recently served as director of Financial Performance and Analysis of Discover Home Loans, the mortgage division of Discover Financial Services. He has also worked for Merrill Lynch Credit Corporation as VP of Finance/Investor Reporting. In the newly created position of SVP of Finance, Mortgage Services at LenderLive, Banks will oversee the firm's Investor Reporting Treasury and Bank Reconciliation functions. He will also be responsible for the development of budgets, forecasts, financial reporting, and analyses to support new business initiatives and show return on investment, according to the firm's announcement. "At LenderLive, we are committed to providing our customers with a superior level of service," said Dave Vida, president of Mortgage Services at LenderLive. "Scott is a proven leader and industry veteran whose addition to the team will make us better able to serve our clients' individual needs and provide solutions that will help them stay compliant in the ever- changing regulatory environment." and CEO of Lending.com. "Liz has an extensive track record and brings a wealth of experience across a variety of industries. Lending.com and its partners will benefit from the depth of her legal expertise and impressive knowledge of the regulatory environment. She is joining us at an exciting time as we build Lending.com and expand our lending platform beyond real estate." Verrier was VP & Senior Counsel at American Express before joining Lending.com. ere, she focused on the emerging payments and technologies business unit and was a recipient of the 2015 American Express Chairman's Award for Innovation. Before her tenure at American Express, she worked as Compliance Counsel and Chairperson of the Compliance Committee at Revolution Money, where she was responsible for their consumer credit portfolio and peer-to-peer payment platform. She has also worked with Union State Bank as Assistant General Counsel and as assistant corporation counsel for the New York City Law Department. "Liz is an innovative attorney with extensive knowledge and practical experience in consumer payments and lending, regulatory compliance, Bank Secrecy Act & Anti-Money Laundering matters, privacy, marketing, general corporate matters, and real estate law," Hogg said. "Liz has a proven ability to negotiate and independently manage complex transactions and has advised organizations at all stages of growth. We're excited to add her expertise to the Lending.com team." PRO TECK ANNOUNCES TWO NEW INFORMATION SECURITY HIRES In an effort to enhance information security, Pro Teck Valuation Services announced Tuesday that the company has hired two new employees. According to a press release from Pro Teck, Luc Levensohn will fill the newly created position of Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), that is expected to better the company's information security programs. Levensohn has plenty of experience analyzing and assessing risk and building infrastructures for businesses that rely on data. Prior to his new postion, Levensohn held an IT and InfoSec leadership role with Pro Teck. In his new role, he will be responsible for securing Pro Teck's information. is will include strategic leadership of the organization's comprehensive information security program, managing a host of compliance requirements and evolving the goals, objectives and policies related to overall information security. "Pro Teck recognizes that Information and I look forward to working with CEO Cam Melchiorre to continue developing solutions that will help more people buy homes and sustain homeownership." Prior to CoreLogic, Schwartz led the HOPE NOW Alliance, a non-profit coalition created in 2007 to bring together mortgage companies and investors, Federal Reserve Banks, government agencies, and government-sponsored enterprises to help homeowners in distress stay in their homes. She was also a very public figure during the housing crisis, participating in interviews, face-to-face outreach events with distressed homeowners, and through congressional testimony at the Federal and State level. GUARDIAN MORTGAGE ADDS NEW SVP OF CORRESPONDENT LENDING Guardian Mortgage recently added Donna Greiner as SVP of Correspondent Lending in its Plano, Texas office. Greiner's mortgage career includes more than 25 years' experience in loan origination, affiliated business arrangements, multi-state lending, construction lending, and multi-state REO sales. Greiner expressed that she is thrilled to be part of Guardian Mortgage and enjoys "being associated with a company that consistently demonstrates high standards and a commitment to quality, service and reputation." She also noted that she intends to "provide the best customer service possible and by forming great relationships within the industry." In line with Guardian Mortgage's values, her approach to serving her customers is simple, yet effective: "Be available, listen to the customer and take the extra step." "I focus my time and attention on things I can control and build in downtime for recharging," Greiner said. LENDING.COM HIRES NEW GENERAL COUNSEL Lending.com, a lending- as-a-service platform, recently appointed Liz Verrier as General Counsel. According to the company, in her new role as Lending.com's Chief Legal Officer, she will provide legal guidance to their board of directors and upper-level management. In addition, Verrier will also oversee all legal and compliance matters for the company and will be a member of the firm's Executive Committee. "I am very pleased to welcome Liz to the Lending.com team," said Jason Hogg, Founder