MISMO announced its board of directors for 2022. These members represent different aspects of the residential and commercial real estate finance industry. Each serve a two-year term while overseeing the organization’s standards activities. MISMO committee chairs serve as ex-officio representatives.
“MISMO is helping facilitate the industry’s digital transformation, and its board is setting the strategic direction for the organization, leading crucial initiatives aimed at shaping our digital future,” Mortgage Bankers Association President and CEO Robert Broeksmit said. “MISMO standards are used in virtually every mortgage today, and our industry's ongoing success relies on the widespread adoption of these resources.”
The 2022 board will be chaired by Gary Clark, chief operating officer, Sierra Pacific Mortgage. Its vice chair is Christopher McEntee, vice president, ICE Mortgage Technology. The ex-officio members are Seth Appleton, MISMO; Randy Poirier, vice president of data solutions, Black Knight; and Bryan Doyle, managing director, CBRE.
The board welcomes to new members Sage Nichols, executive, CoreLogic; and Sally Tyler, executive vice president and division president, First American Title Insurance Co.
Returning members are Jeff Bode, president, Mid America Mortgage; Jim Follette, senior managing director and chief mortgage fulfillment officer, PennyMac; Mike Fratantoni, chief economist, senior vice president of research and technology, MBA; John Hedlund, chief operating officer and managing director, AmeriHome; Jeff Hurley, senior managing director, CBRE; Christopher McEntee, vice president, ICE Mortgage Technology; Sam Oliver, vice president, single-family product delivery, Freddie Mac; Steve Powel, executive chairman, SitusAMC; Chad Powers, senior vice president, Black Knight; Eric Ray, senior executive vice president, chief digital officer, Radian; Matt Rider, chief information officer of home lending technology, Wells Fargo; Erik Schmitt, product and innovation executive, Chase; Steven Smith, co-founder and CEO, Finicity; Chuck Walker, vice president, digital alliances and technology integration, Fannie Mae; Michael Wood, credit risk executive, Bank of America; and Brian Woodring, chief information officer, Rocket Companies.
“MISMO is built for this moment, as technology and interoperability are increasingly important to growing and retaining market share,” Appleton said. “MISMO’s board of directors, which includes crucial lender and C-suite representation, is well equipped to continue to drive MISMO forward as we focus on addressing the highest priority business challenges of the mortgage ecosystem.
“The strong momentum we created last year will grow in 2022 with these visionary leaders playing an essential role in helping us deliver value – and results – to the industry.”