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Rob Chrisman Joins AXIS Appraisal Management Solutions’ Board of Directors

Oct 18, 2016
AXIS Appraisal Management Solutions has announced the appointment of Rob Chrisman, publisher of the widely-read Daily Mortgage News and Commentary, to its board of directors

AXIS Appraisal Management Solutions has announced the appointment of Rob Chrisman, publisher of the widely-read Daily Mortgage News and Commentary, to its board of directors.

Chrisman, a residential lending professional with more than three decades of experience, was the former president of OnCall Mortgage, which was acquired by Wells Fargo Bank; director of secondary marketing for CMG Mortgage; and director of capital markets for RPM Mortgage; among other executive positions. A sought-after speaker at industry conferences, Rob serves on the boards of Peoples Bank, Inheritance Funding Corporation, International City Mortgage, California Mortgage Bankers Association, and now, AXIS.

"Rob is an esteemed voice in the mortgage banking industry and we are excited to welcome him to the AXIS Board of Directors," said Michael Simmons, AXIS co-founder and co-president. "His hands-on experience building national brands in the lending space, coupled with his deep relationships in—and understanding of—all facets of the real estate industry, make Rob invaluable to AXIS as we evolve and grow."

Kim Perotti, AXIS co-founder and co-president, agreed, "Rob's experience and expertise will make a very positive contribution to the governance of the company."

"AXIS has experienced significant overall expansion and success. I admire the leadership team's nationwide development in the evolving real estate appraisal industry," said Chrisman. "Working with Michael and Kim and the rest of the Board, with their collective eyes on the horizon and where the industry is going, will be an honor."

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