Stonegate Mortgage Corporation announced that it has named Robert B. Eastep, CPA as its chief financial officer, effective May 9, 2014. Eastep joins Stonegate Mortgage from Union Mortgage Group, the non-bank affiliate of Union First Market Bankshares, a NASDAQ listed community bank headquartered in Richmond, VA, where he was president, chief executive officer and director. His past experience also includes serving as executive vice president and chief financial officer for Saxon Capital, Inc., where he directed its corporate finance and capital markets departments. In his new role at Stonegate, his responsibilities as chief financial officer will include overseeing the company’s finance and accounting matters as well as its taxation and forecasting functions. He will report directly to and work closely with Jim Cutillo, the founder and CEO of Stonegate, to foster and develop relationships with key investors, analysts and financial institutions.
“Rob has a wealth of experience as a public company CFO and Board member, and he will be a valuable addition to our executive team," said Cutillo. "I look forward to working closely with him as we work to grow our business and enhance our relationships with the financial community.”
Eastep replaces John Macke who will resume his former position at Stonegate as executive vice president, Capital Markets.
“It’s a tremendous opportunity for me to join Stonegate given the company’s potential for significant growth and development. Stonegate has a unique position and opportunity in the mortgage industry and I look forward to helping the company achieve its goals while creating value for shareholders,” said Eastep. “I am very excited to be joining the Stonegate executive team.”
