DeepGreen Names Nat'l Sales Director

DeepGreen Financial, a Cleveland-based home equity lender, has announced the hiring of mortgage industry veteran James L. Gear Jr. as national sales director.Mr. Gear has more than 25 years of industry experience in sales, secondary marketing, technology, and mortgage insurance, the company said, including positions at Amerin Guaranty, Loantrader.com, IMX, Bear Stearns Mortgage Capital, and MGIC. The company also announced the following promotions: Jeff Bell to the new position of chief information officer; Michael Moore to director of business & product development; and Felipe Obando to director of marketing. In addition, David Hadley, DeepGreen's chief technology officer, will take on added responsibilities in the areas of strategic planning, mergers and acquisitions, and special projects. DeepGreen can be found online at http://www.deepgreenfinancial.com.