Gold Star Mortgage names Dave Prichard as new chief operations officer

Gold Star Mortgage Financial Group has announced that Dave Prichard has joined the company as chief operating officer. Prichard will be responsible for overseeing the entire operations portion of the 400 employee company, including the underwriting, processing, closing, post-closing and quality control departments. "Gold Star has a proven track record of providing clients with outstanding service and a great set of products," said Prichard. "I am delighted to have the opportunity to build upon the success of such a dynamic company, and to help expand its reach as a leader in the financial services industry." Prichard brings over 20 years of experience in the mortgage banking industry. Prior to joining Gold Star, he worked as director of mortgage operations for AmTrust Bank where he managed a $25 billion operation. He also directed a $100 billion operation for InterFirst (ABN/AMRO, Citi Mortgage). Prichard, a licensed CPA, holds a master's degree in accounting from Colorado State University. "Dave has a history of managing and streamlining large operations by implementing successful business strategies," said Gold Star CEO Dan Milstein. "We are very pleased to welcome him aboard and are confident that he will be instrumental in driving growth and efficiency." For more information, visit www.goldstarfinancial.com.