Click n’ Close Names Mortgage Industry Veteran Ian Kimball As President
Click n’ Close, a multi-state mortgage lender, 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.
Kimball brings more than 25 years of leadership experience across strategy, sales, operations, technology, compliance and finance. Most recently, he served as executive director of strategy at Service First Mortgage, where he modernized enterprise technology, streamlined operations and led companywide initiatives to drive scalability and profitability. He previously held senior leadership roles at Caliber Home Loans, Bank of America Home Loans and Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, where he built high-performing sales organizations, drove national business development and executed large-scale transformation programs.
“Ian’s proven ability to scale organizations, modernize operations and forge strong partnerships will be instrumental as Click n’ Close enters its next phase of growth,” said Jeff Bode, CEO of Click n’ Close. “His forward-thinking leadership and deep industry knowledge are exactly what we need to continue delivering innovative solutions to our partners and borrowers.”
“I am honored to join Click n’ Close at such a pivotal time in the company’s journey,” Kimball said. “Jeff and the team have built a culture of innovation and resilience that has positioned the company as a leader in the industry. I look forward to building on that foundation to strengthen partnerships, expand our product offerings and continue helping more borrowers achieve homeownership.”
Kimball is a two-time FHFA Technology Sprint winner with expertise in capital markets, regulatory oversight and enterprise performance management. Known for building high-performance cultures and scalable infrastructures, he has also served as a trusted advisor to fintech firms on artificial intelligence (AI)-driven product development and digital transformation. Kimball earned a Bachelor of Arts in political science from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities.
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