Execs On The Move

Mortgage Cadence, an Accenture Company, has appointed Lokesh Pathak as Chief Information Officer (CIO). Lokesh joins the organization with a proven track record of building high-performing technology teams, driving innovation, and delivering enterprise-scale digital solutions across global markets.

FICS® (Financial Industry Computer Systems, Inc.), a provider of loan origination software and commercial servicing software for the mortgage industry, announced significant leadership changes as part of a strategic succession plan. Susan Graham, who has served as president for 18 years, will transition to a new role as Senior Vice President of Employee Education while maintaining her position on the company’s board of directors. Shalecia Callaway and Aaron Lynch will assume the roles of Co-Presidents, effective January 1, 2026.

Kind Lending, a fast-growing mortgage lender, has appointed Jennifer Folk as Chief Operating Officer. A powerhouse in mortgage operations and a respected leader in the financial services industry, Jennifer steps into the role with a bold vision for scaling excellence and driving innovation.

Alanna.ai, the creator of an AI-powered intelligent assistant for title agents, has named Jennifer McAlpine as its Director of Marketing.

Class Valuation, a real estate appraisal management company (AMC), announced 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.

National mortgage lender Citywide Home Mortgage, a Rate company, has named mortgage origination veteran Ed Vaccaro as Executive Vice President, Sales.

RiskSpan, a provider of analytics and risk management and data analytics for loans, securities and private credit, has added two distinguished industry veterans, Howard Kaplan and Susan Mills, to its Advisory Board. Their appointments further strengthen RiskSpan’s ability to provide forward-thinking insights and trusted solutions across the structured finance and expanding private credit landscape.

Panorama Mortgage Group has appointed Juan Cepeda as Chief Operating Officer (COO). With over 26 years of experience in the mortgage industry, Cepeda brings extensive knowledge and leadership to the company, reinforcing its commitment to operational excellence and sustainable growth.

Usherpa, developers of a Customer Relationship Engagement Platform (REP) platform, has announces that Laila Stout, an experienced marketing strategist with over 13 years of experience, has joined the company as Senior Marketing Manager. Stout was formerly the Mortgage Marketing Manager for Independent Financial in Dallas.

Floify announced the appointment of Sol Klein as head of client experience and business operations. Klein, a seasoned mortgage technology executive with extensive experience in customer success and implementation, will lead initiatives to help clients maximize the value of their investment in Floify’s platform.