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92 CALIFORNIA Landmark Network Appoints New Chief Strategy Officer Landmark Network, Inc., a California- based provider of valuation management services and technology for mortgage lenders and mortgage brokers, has announced the addition of Robert Scheer to the company as Chief Strategy Officer, where he will utilize his many years of customer service experi- ence to grow client relationships and ensure customer relations. "I am excited to be joining such a highly accomplished valuation services company and for the opportunity to work with an executive team that is dedicated to the same principals I have worked for over my 25 years in this industry: honesty, fairness, and delivering the best possible customer service," Scheer said. "I look forward to helping lead the Landmark team with the vision that there are no limits to what we can accomplish." Scheer's previous positions in the industry include serving as SVP for another national appraisal management company, production manager at First Choice Bank, and various managerial and executive positions for Maver- ick Residential Mortgage, Synergy Mortgage Corp., WMC Mortgage Corp. and Infinity Mortgage Corp. "We're extremely enthused to add Robert to the Landmark team. He brings a solid reputation with a long time commitment to our industry," said Erik Richard, CEO of Landmark Network. "We look forward to his refinement and implementation of Landmark Network's vision. His leadership will help ensure our cus- tomer-first environment and enable Landmark Network to continue to raise the AMC bar." LRES Appoints VP of National Sales LRES, a national residential and com- mercial real estate services company providing valuations, REO asset management, HOA and technology solutions for the mortgage and real estate industry, has announced the ap- pointment of Diane Valadez as vice president of national sales. In her new role, Valadez will be responsible for managing LRES' sales and business de- velopment operations, identifying prospective clients and potential opportunities to generate new business, and cultivating client relation- ships across the United States, according to a press release from the company. "Diane's extensive history of leadership and her proven abilities to successfully gener- ate sales ensure LRES will continue to grow nationally," said Roger Beane, CEO of LRES. Valadez spent more than 16 years in leadership positions at CoreLogic/First American before serving as director of sales at Exact Bid, where she closed several million dollars in revenue, including two of the top 10 and seven of the top 100 commercial banks. She then served as Senior Vice President of Sales, Client Relations and Marketing at InsideValuation, a provider of commercial and residential evaluations, manag- ing sales and client relations departments as well as developing the company's business plan and directing the vales of valuations to top residential and commercial lenders and servicers. InsideValu- ation was later acquired by LRES in March 2016. Roostify Integrates with DocMagic San Francisco-based automated mortgage transaction technology provider Roostify has announced that it has completed integration with DocMagic, a provider of loan document preparation, compliance, eSign, and eDelivery solutions headquartered in Torrance, California. With the integration, consumers will be able to securely access, receive, review, and sign all initial disclosure documents at the time of application directly from Roostify's platform— by using DocMagic's proprietary eDelivery and eSignature system. "e integration streamlines the process of borrower receipt, execution and return of electronically signed initial disclosures, while reducing errors and documenting compliance with a complete electronic audit trail. is process improves the borrower experience while expediting loan closing," said Steve Ribultan, Director of Business Development at DocMagic. Ribultan continued, "e ability to provide borrowers with the required initial disclosures at the time of completing an application, as well as allowing them to eSign their documents is a key differentiator lenders are looking for in to- day's regulatory environment. Roostify's seam- less connectivity to DocMagic's sophisticated, compliance-focused loan document solutions takes their platform to the next level." Loan officers can present consumers with real-time disclosure documents and other home loan documentation complete with proof of compliance with TRID by using Roostify's platform. Consumers can access and complete the forms and documentation within the Roostify platform, the same place where they submitted their loan application and collabo- rate with their real estate agent. Consumers can access Roostify's platform from anywhere that has an Internet connection—including a mobile phone. "One of the most complex elements of the mortgage completion process is providing cus- tomized documents to consumers and retriev- ing them back in a timely fashion, particularly given the current regulatory environment for lenders," said Rajesh Bhat, CEO of Roostify. "e integration with DocMagic offers our customers and their customers an easy way to share and sign documents more efficiently, saving time in the process. Consumers gain the convenience of viewing and signing all necessary documents from a single platform, while lenders and loan officers can be sure that they have what they need to remain compliant with evolving industry regulations." DocMagic, which was founded in 1988, surpassed more than 100 million eSignatures in 2015; that number has grown as the com- pany has increasingly adopted eDelivery and eSigning technology within the mortgage and other industries. COLORADO Alliant National Title Appoints New Underwriting Counsel Alliant National Title Insurance Company has appointed Lindsay R. Hall Harrison, Esq. as associate Florida underwriting counsel, according to a recent announcement from the company. "I am very excited to join Alliant National because this company truly values the needs and concerns of the independent agent," says Harrison. "ey have made this their top priority, and it shows in everything they do. I am proud to be a part of a team that supports the continued independence and growth of the title industry while providing the highest level of service, education and integrity." Harrison, a licensed attorney and member of the Florida Bar, previously held the posi- tion of litigation attorney for one of Florida's legacy law firms before starting her own law

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