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Sep 01, 2008

MDA Lending Solutions names John Walsh as New President of DataQuick DivisionMortgagePress.comMDA Lending Solutions, software development, data management, MDA Lending Solutions, a subsidiary of Vancouver, British Columbia-based MacDonald Dettwiler and Associates (MDA), has named John Walsh as the new President of its MDA DataQuick division. Walsh is tasked with managing the day-to-day operations of the company, which monitors real estate activity nationwide and provides information to consumers, educational institutions, public agencies, lending institutions, title companies and industry analysts. "MDA DataQuick boasts a long, distinguished track record of proven success for its customers, and I am excited to have the opportunity to contribute to growing what is already a premier brand within the industry," said Walsh. "I believe that the combination of DataQuick's experience in software development, data management and analytics and MDA's diverse product line puts us in a unique position within the marketplace to help lenders, real estate professionals and title agents effectively manage real estate values and the growing number of foreclosures that typify today's volatile lending environment. The industry needs more cost effective, efficient and objective alternatives to their current processes, and we are well positioned to meet their needs." Walsh has more than 20 years of proven experience within the mortgage and technology industries and most recently served as president of San Diego-based Del Mar Database (now Del Mar DataTrac), the leading provider of technology solutions to residential lenders. Previously, Walsh was the president of Oakland, Calif.-based RF/Spectrum Decision Science Corp. and chairman and CEO of Burlingame, Calif.-based PureCarbon, Inc. (now Workstream, Inc.). Additionally, Walsh held senior management positions at Woodland Hills, Calif.-based Weyerhaeuser Mortgage, Seattle, Wash.-based SeaFirst Bank and Oakland, Calif.-based All Pacific Mortgage. He earned a bachelor's degree from California Lutheran College, graduating summa cum laude and holds a master's degree in business administration. For more information, visit www.dataquick.com.
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