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Kind Lending Appoints Tammy Richards President Of Retail

Mar 26, 2025
Richards, Kind Lending

Richards to lead strategic retail growth and innovation at Santa Ana-based lender

Kind Lending, LLC has announced the appointment of Tammy Richards as President of Retail. Richards brings 35 years of experience in the mortgage industry to the role and has played a key role in the company’s recent operational developments.

Since joining Kind Lending, Richards has contributed to the company's efforts to enhance operational efficiency, implement technology solutions, and improve digital workflows aimed at supporting scalable growth. The company credits her leadership with helping to position it as a technology-driven and adaptive organization within the mortgage sector.

In her new role, Richards will oversee strategic initiatives designed to expand Kind Lending's retail footprint. Her responsibilities will include developing new retail channel partnerships, improving recruitment strategies, and advancing customer experience through innovation.

"Tammy's leadership, expertise, and vision have already made a lasting impact at Kind Lending," said Glenn Stearns, CEO and Founder of Kind Lending. "Tammy Richards brings a growth-minded leadership approach, strategic vision, and a proven track record of success in driving retail expansion. As we continue to elevate our retail presence, we look forward to new opportunities for innovation, growth, and market leadership."

Richards expressed enthusiasm about her new position, stating, "I am honored and excited to step into this role at Kind Lending. Our team is truly exceptional, and I look forward to leading us into the next phase of growth and innovation."

Kind Lending is a mortgage lending company headquartered in Santa Ana, California, focused on providing streamlined borrowing experiences through technology and customer service.

 

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