Execs On The Move

Covered Insurance, an embedded insurance platform, has appointed Jerry Halbrook as President and Chief Operating Officer.

Certainty Home Lending, a Rate Company, has named origination veteran Brain Kempf as  Senior Vice President, Producing Area Manager.

FirstClose, a 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:

FirstClose announced the promotion of Andria Lightfoot to vice president of client success.

Logan Finance Corporation, a top-five Non-QM mortgage lender, announced the appointment of Paul Dobynes as Western Managing Director of Sales. Dobynes brings over 25 years of mortgage industry leadership to the role, where he will spearhead Logan Finance’s expansion across California, Arizona, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington.

Land Gorilla, a construction loan management software platform, announced that Ben Sizemore has joined the company as chief information officer.

Ncontracts, a provider of integrated compliance, risk, and vendor management solutions to the financial services industry, announced the appointment of Clay Carter as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). The addition of Carter to the executive team strengthens Ncontracts’ security posture as the company continues to grow and demonstrates its commitment to ensuring responsible AI governance across its expanding suite of intelligent compliance solutions.

Newcoast, a leader in marine financing and insurance solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Scott Devine as Vice President of Insurance. Devine brings a distinguished track record of executive leadership and a forward-thinking strategic vision that will guide Newcoast’s Insurance Division through its next phase of growth and success.

WFG National Title Insurance Company (WFG), a full-service provider of title insurance and real estate settlement services for commercial and residential transactions nationwide, announced that highly respected and knowledgeable title industry executive Lisa Tyler has joined the company as Senior Vice President of National Development.

Covered Insurance, an embedded insurance platform that is transforming how insurance is delivered and experienced, announced the appointment of Dan Bos, MS, MA, DBA, as its new Chief Revenue Officer (CRO).