Tag: Management and Career Moves
Alex Sirpis named vice president of sales at FirstClose
AUSTIN, Texas /New York Netwire - National News/ -- FirstClose™, a leading fintech provider of data and workflow solutions for mortgage and home equity lenders nationwide, today announced the appointment of Alex Sirpis as vice president of sales. In this role, Sirpis will lead the company's sales organization, refine the go-to-market strategy and drive revenue growth as FirstClose continues expanding its presence with mortgage and home equity lenders across the country.
Growing its Movement Toward Membership-Based Primary Care, New Cadence Healthcare, Inc. Welcomes Dr. Jasia Hu
LONG BEACH, Calif. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- New Cadence Healthcare is excited to welcome Dr. Jasia Hu, M.D., who officially joined our team on December 1, 2025. A board-certified family medicine physician who has cared for the Long Beach community since 2010, Dr. Hu brings deep experience in preventive care, chronic disease management, and patient education.
Adam Nicholson named as Director of Professional Services at FirstClose
AUSTIN, Texas /New York Netwire - National News/ -- FirstClose™, a leading fintech provider of data and workflow solutions for mortgage and home equity lenders nationwide, today announced the appointment of Adam Nicholson as director of professional services. Nicholson will lead the company's implementation operations, including project delivery, process optimization and cross-functional coordination to enhance the customer experience.
Click n’ Close, a multi-state mortgage lender, announces addition of Jon Wilson as VP of Accounting
ADDISON, Texas /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Click n' Close, a multi-state mortgage lender, today announced the addition of Jon Wilson as Vice President of Accounting. In this role, Wilson will oversee corporate accounting, financial reporting and process optimization, supporting the company's continued growth and operational excellence.
Ian Kimball named president at Click n’ Close, a multi-state mortgage lender
ADDISON, Texas /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Click n' Close, a multi-state mortgage lender, today announced the appointment of Ian Kimball as president. In this role, Kimball will oversee strategic growth initiatives, operational execution and market expansion, reporting to founder and CEO Jeff Bode.
Ryan Abramson Expands Career in Higher Ed with New Strategic Communications Role at Penn State Lehigh Valley
LANGHORNE, Pa. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Communications strategist Ryan Abramson, founder Oakridge Leaders, has joined the field of higher education in a new role as Director of Strategic Communications at Penn State Lehigh Valley. Abramson brings more than 25 years of experience in marketing, communications, and leadership development to support the University's mission of student success and community engagement.
B2B marketing firm, Depth, expands leadership team, adding mortgage marketing veteran Elizabeth Schroeder as VP
ATLANTA, Ga. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Depth, a leading provider of consultative B2B marketing, public relations and reputation management services for technology companies serving the residential mortgage finance, fintech and regtech industries, today announced its addition of mortgage industry veterans Elizabeth Schroeder, vice president of client services, and Amy Jerina, client services manager, along with former business journalist Amber Perry, who also joins as a client services manager.
FirstClose Strengthens Sales Team with Finance Industry Veterans to Support Growth in Home Equity Lending
AUSTIN, Texas /New York Netwire - National News/ -- FirstClose™, a leading fintech provider of data and workflow solutions for mortgage and home equity lenders nationwide, announced the expansion of its sales organization with the addition of four accomplished industry sales professionals. These new team members bring deep industry experience and proven track records that will support the company's continued growth in home equity lending.
Andria Lightfoot promoted to vp of client success at FirstClose, a home equity fintech
AUSTIN, Texas /New York Netwire - National News/ -- FirstClose™, a leading fintech provider of data and workflow solutions for mortgage and home equity lenders nationwide, announced today the promotion of Andria Lightfoot to vice president of client success. In her new role, Lightfoot will join the sales and revenue organization and be responsible for implementation and customer success strategy.
David ‘Dave’ Terlizzi joins Mobilfy Worldwide as Director of SMB & Mid-Market Sales
BROOKLYN, N.Y. /New York Netwire/ -- Mobilfy is proud to announce that David "Dave" Terlizzi joins the company on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 as Director of SMB & Mid-Market Sales. In this new role, Dave will lead Mobilfy's expansion in the SMB and mid-market segment, driving growth strategies and partner engagement to strengthen the company's position as the premier master agent for T-Mobile for Business.
Friday Harbor welcomes Chris Simms and Gregory Buehler to its leadership team to accelerate AI-powered mortgages
SEATTLE, Wash. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Friday Harbor, an AI-powered platform that helps loan officers assemble complete and compliant loan files in real time, announced two strategic hires today: Chris Simms has joined as head of strategic partnerships, and Gregory Buehler has joined as founding product manager. They bring over 35 years of combined experience in mortgage lending, product strategy and technology innovation.
Brandon Ford and Annie Shi join Glancy Wine Education Foundation as New Board Members
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- The Glancy Wine Education Foundation (GWEF) today announced the appointment of two new board members, Brandon Ford and Annie Shi, as the organization marks a leadership transition with the stepping down of Vice President Alder Yarrow after five years of dedicated service.
ACES Quality Management strengthens 2025 executive team with key promotions in compliance leadership
DENVER, Colo. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, today announced the promotion of two internal compliance leaders: Amanda Phillips to general counsel and executive vice president of compliance, and Savannah Prout to associate vice president of compliance.
Andy Clonts joins SBA (Strategic Benefits Advisors) as director and senior benefits consultant
ATLANTA, Ga. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Strategic Benefits Advisors, Inc. (SBA) today announced the appointment of Andy Clonts as director and senior benefits consultant. In this role, Clonts will be responsible for driving business growth while leveraging his extensive experience in employee benefits strategy, healthcare navigation and client engagement to deliver tailored solutions to SBA's expanding roster of clients.
Mortgage Wholesale Veteran Tony Catanese named Regional Sales Manager to Lead East Coast Expansion at Click n’ Close
ADDISON, Texas /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Click n' Close, a multi-state mortgage lender and innovator in third-party origination (TPO), announced Thursday that Tony Catanese has joined the company as regional sales manager. In this role, Catanese will lead the company's wholesale and non-delegated expansion across the East Coast, focusing on building and developing a high-performing sales team.
US Farm Data welcomes Chris Sidles as new Director of Innovative Data Solutions in Nebraska
OMAHA, Neb. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- US Farm Data is pleased to announce the hiring of Chris Sidles as Director of Innovative Data Solutions, a newly created role designed to expand the company's strategic partnerships with enterprise-level agribusinesses and related sectors. In this role, Sidles will work directly with executive leadership teams - CEOs, CMOs, VPs of Marketing and Strategy.
NY-based Klingenstein Fields Advisors (KFA) Expands Its South Florida Team
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Klingenstein Fields Advisors is pleased to announce the addition of Christopher E. Havlicek, Client Development, Managing Director, to its South Florida team. He joins John A. Pavela, CFA, Senior Advisor, Partner, and Michael S. Schiff, J.D., AEP, TEP, Client Development, Managing Director, in its offices located at 515 North Flagler Drive in West Palm Beach.
AMC industry veterans Jim Bannister and Scott Shaw join Class Valuation
TROY, Mich. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Class Valuation, a leading real estate appraisal management company (AMC), announced today the expansion of its national sales team with the appointments of Jim Bannister and Scott Shaw as senior sales executives. Together, they bring over 45 years of combined experience in mortgage lending, financial services and technology to the company's expanding leadership.
NY Mental Health Center (NYMHC) Expands Clinical Team with Top Psychiatrists and Psychologists
NEW YORK, N.Y. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- NY Mental Health Center (NYMHC), in partnership with Genovese Psychiatry Services, PC, is proud to announce a significant expansion of its clinical team with the addition of eight highly regarded mental health professionals, including licensed psychologists and psychiatric providers. This marks a pivotal moment in the center's growth, further solidifying NYMHC as one of New York's leading providers of integrated, telehealth-based mental health services.
To accelerate its innovation and data strategy, Class Valuation names Chris Flynn chief data officer
TROY, Mich. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Class Valuation, a leading real estate appraisal management company (AMC), announced today that Chris Flynn has joined its leadership team as chief data officer effective April 1. In his new role, Flynn will lead Class Valuation's enterprise data strategy, overseeing the development of scalable analytics, AI capabilities and automation to improve valuation accuracy, speed and transparency.

























