Execs On The Move

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.

SingleSource Property Solutions, a provider of residential property services supporting the U.S. housing industry, announced that Ashley Abbondanza has been promoted to chief innovation officer (CINO). In this executive role, Abbondanza will spearhead the company’s strategic innovation initiatives, optimize operational workflows, and leverage data to enhance business efficiency.

Service 1st, a provider of credit reporting and borrower verification solutions for the mortgage and financial services industry, has expanded its leadership team with four senior hires specializing in mortgage operations, sales, and technology.

Title Clearing & Escrow, LLC (TC&E), a provider of title services for the real estate industry, announced the appointment of Julieann Thornsberry as business development manager. In her new role, Thornsberry will spearhead TC&E’s client acquisition and retention strategies, enhance service delivery, and fortify the company’s industry partnerships to drive business growth and operational excellence.

MISMO, the real estate finance industry’s standards organization, announced its Board of Directors for 2025.