Career moves

As outgoing chair of the MBA, Debra Still is a role model for many women in mortgage banking who look up to her for advice.

Pulaski Financial in St. Louis is losing the president of its mortgage division.

Real Estate Mortgage Network has opened its newest office, located in Virginia Beach, which will be under the direction of branch manager and Navy veteran, Mike Ronca.

Mayer Brown said that Richard Todd and David O'Connor joined its banking and finance group in London as partners.

Clayton Holdings is expanding its Atlanta office and its management team to keep up with demand for due diligence services by issuers of private-label securities.

The outgoing chair of the Mortgage Bankers Association, Debra Still, is looking forward to the future where she plans to continue her leadership role in the mortgage marketplace.

Paul Mass is stepping down as president, remains on the company's board.

During the recent housing recovery the industry focus switched on operational efficiency and loss mitigation cost management.

Freddie Mac said that James Mackey is joining the company as executive vice president and chief financial officer.

NAMB President Don Frommeyer had the experience of a lifetime as an umpire at the BIg League World Series. And he still originates loans as well.

Mortgage industry veteran Mark Korell has been promoted to chief executive at Hamilton Group Funding.

After servicing 21 years in Congress, Rep. Spencer Bachus, R-Ala., has decided not to seek re-election in 2014.

The Mortgage Bankers Association’s chief economist, Jay Brinkmann, is planning on retiring early next year with a successor pending.

Mortech has promoted Tom Erickson to the position of mortgage industry and compliance specialist.

The Structured Finance Industry Group has elected a new, 40-person permanent board.

First Niagara Financial Group promoted Tom Faughnan to become senior director of its residential mortgage business.

MFA Financial Inc. appointed William Gorin as chief executive officer of the company, effective Jan. 1, 2014.

Members of the management team and key employees of IFG Mortgage Corp. have joined Equity Loans.

Title365 Co. appointed Vickie Crestani to the role of president, Texas state operations.

The new president of the California Association of Mortgage Professionals also is planning a marketing and image campaign for the industry.