Newmark Group, Inc., a commercial real estate advisor and service provider to large institutional investors and global corporations, announced that CEO Barry M. Gosin has assumed the additional role of chairman of its operating company, Newmark & Company Real Estate, Inc. Gosin replaces former Executive Chairman Howard Lutnick, who is now the 41st U.S. Secretary of Commerce. Lutnick stepped down from his executive chairman position and the company’s board of directors to join the Trump administration.
Asurity Technologies, LLC, a leader in financial compliance software, advisory and training services, has named Christine Kirby to the position of director, chief implementation officer for Propel, a leading mortgage document generation platform.
Asurity Advisors, a leading advisory firm specializing in consumer financial regulation, financial crimes, compliance, and risk management, is pleased to announce that Bart Statowski has joined the team as a Director. With 15 years of experience in consumer financial regulation, risk management, and anti-money laundering (AML) compliance, Bart brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to Asurity Advisors and its clients.
FirstClose Inc., a leading fintech provider of data and workflow solutions for mortgage and home equity lenders nationwide, has announced that industry veteran John Aslanian is joining the company as chief revenue officer. Aslanian will lead FirstClose’s go-to-market activity, business development, sales, account management and the continued evolution of the FirstClose partner ecosystem.
LHJS Investments LLC, a leader in private money construction lending since 1999, has named Amanda E. Joseph an equity partner in the company. Joseph has served as the director of operations at LHJS since joining the company in July 2022.
BCT-Bank of Charles Town, also known as The Community’s Bank, has announced that President and CEO Alice P. Frazier was elected chairman-elect of the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) for the 2025-26 term. Frazier serves in many leadership roles at ICBA, including on the organization’s executive committee and board of directors.
Kensington Vanguard National Land Services, one of the largest independent, full-service national title insurance agencies in the country, has announced that Linda Bruce has joined the company’s Phoenix office as vice president of commercial business development. Bruce has spent nearly 30 years in the title industry in Phoenix.
Embrace Home Loans, a national mortgage lender, has hired Donny Panasis as branch manager of its Viera, Florida, office. Panasis and his team will originate loans for both existing and new construction homes. Panasis will also lead the branch’s growth initiatives, including immediately recruiting loan officers and developing relationships with real estate brokerages, homebuilders and financial advisors.
AnnieMac Home Mortgage has hired Frank Virga, a seasoned mortgage professional and leader, as the area manager for Long Island, New York. With over 20 years of experience in the mortgage industry, Frank has built an impressive legacy on Long Island.
