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Plaza Assigns Two New Leadership Roles

Apr 01, 2021
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Photo of Michael FontainePlaza Home Mortgage named Michael Fontaine as the company's co-president and Michelle Richardson as senior vice president, chief financial officer. Fontaine will continue his role as Plaza's chief operating officer in addition to his new appointment.

Fontaine has been with Plaza for 17 years. He previously held the role of chief financial officer.

Photo of Michelle RichardsonRichardson joined the company in 2019 as the senior vice president of Treasury and Finance. Previously, she held senior roles at loanDepot, Icon Residential and IMPAC Mortgage.

Kevin Parra, Plaza’s co-Founder, chief executive officer and chairman will now share the president role with Fontaine.

"The new leadership roles reflect Plaza’s strong growth and evolution," said Parra.

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