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Waterstone Mortgage Promotes Chris Fleming to SVP–National Sales

Jul 17, 2019
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Waterstone Mortgage Corporation has announced the promotion of Chris Fleming to senior vice president–national sales at the company’s Pewaukee, Wis.-based corporate office.
 
Fleming has been with Waterstone Mortgage since September 2009, when he was hired as the branch manager for the company’s Gilbert, Ariz. location. In October 2013, he took on the role of area manager. After several years of leading and growing Waterstone Mortgage’s Arizona region, Fleming was promoted to VP–national sales, and relocated to the corporate headquarters in Pewaukee, Wis.
 
In his new role, Fleming will be responsible for day-to-day interactions with Waterstone Mortgage’s branches, and will oversee branch financials and business development.
 
“Chris has demonstrated an exceptional work ethic throughout his years with the company,” said Waterstone Mortgage Chief Financial Officer Dennis Creegan. “His proven ability to support our sales professionals in their goals, as well as his extensive knowledge of the mortgage industry, make him an ideal fit for the position. As he continues to foster our nationwide growth, we look forward to seeing him succeed in his new role.”
 
Fleming has more than 20 years of experience in the mortgage lending industry, including management roles in sales, secondary marketing, and lock desk.
 
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