Guild Mortgage Appoints Adam O'Daniel As Chief Marketing Officer

Guild Mortgage announced the appointment of Adam O’Daniel as senior vice president and chief marketing officer Wednesday. 

In a press release, Guild said O'Daniel brings 15 years of experience in the mortgage and financial sectors previously having worked for Open Mortgage and Movement Mortgage. 

In this newly created role, O’Daniel will spearhead the company’s marketing and communications initiatives to expand Guild’s brand presence nationally, support the company’s growth, and foster a culture of creativity and collaboration.

“Adam brings relevant experience and fresh creative energy to his role driving Guild’s marketing and branding at a time when Guild is growing and is ready to connect with our clients in new and innovative ways,” said Terry Schmidt, CEO of Guild Mortgage. “He has a successful track record of building high-performing marketing teams in the mortgage industry by focusing on brand storytelling, borrower education, social media, and innovation, and we look forward to his leadership as we expand Guild’s presence nationally.”

Before joining the mortgage industry O'Daniel was a finance and business journalist. 

“Now is the time to invest and grow into the next era of mortgage lending, and Guild Mortgage is well-positioned for this moment with an excellent reputation for its people, products, culture and service,” said O’Daniel. “Leading this team of marketers and creative professionals is an incredible honor. We’re going to expand Guild’s brand presence nationally, deliver best-in-class marketing tools, technology and support for our sales teams, and infuse a culture of creativity and collaboration across the brand.”