Home Point Names Chief People Officer

Navi Persaud

Oct 06, 2020

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Home Point Financial appointed Kristin Supancich the newly introduced role of Chief People Officer. In her new role, Supancich will be responsible for enhancing the company's "people-focused" initiatives. Photo of Kristin Supancich

Supancich has more than 25 years of experience in the workforce and talent industry. She previously created business solutions and organizational growth through people, innovation and building an inclusive culture, according to a press release.

"We will continue to make our Associates the focal point of everything we do, and Kristin meshes incredibly well with our 'We Care' mindset. She brings decades of broad-based experience that will help enhance our company’s focus on our most important asset," said Willie Newman, president and CEO of Home Point Financial.

Supancich previously served as senior vice president and global human resources officer at Kelly Services, a Fortune 500 company based in Troy, Michigan that specializes in workforce management solutions for employers worldwide.

"Home Point has hired over 1,100 associates in the first nine months of 2020, bringing its headcount to more than 2,600, and is adding new positions daily. The company has also grown to become the third-largest wholesale lender and 12th-largest correspondent lender in the country," according to the release.

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