J.I. Kislak Mortgage LLC, Miami Lakes, Fla., on Monday named industry veteran Felix Beck as an advisor to the fast growing company.
According to a statement released by the nonbank lender, Beck "will consult with Kislak Mortgage on growth, market penetration and product development strategies."
During his long career in mortgage banking, Beck served as chairman and CEO of Margaretten & Co. prior to its sale in 1994 to Chase Manhattan Bank. He stayed on with Chase (later J.P. Morgan Chase) as chairman emeritus of Chase Home Finance and was an advisor to Jamie Dimon.
Kislak Mortgage CEO Tom Meyer called Beck "one of the most influential leaders in the residential mortgage industry. He has helped build numerous lenders into major regional and national originators."
In recent months Kislak has been opening new branches in Florida and hiring LOs.
