Kind Lending yesterday announced the appointment of Tammy Richards as Chief Operating Officer. The announcement, made via the company's LinkedIn, touted Richards' 35 years in the industry.
"We are excited to announce the addition of Tammy Richards as the Chief Operating Officer at Kind Lending, LLC. With over 35 years of experience in the mortgage industry, Tammy brings expertise and a proven track record of success to oversee all operational aspects at Kind. Together, we're excited to reach new heights and continue to deliver kindness in lending. Welcome aboard, Tammy!" the post read.
Richards formerly held executive roles at loanDepot, Caliber Home Loans, Bank of America, and Wells Fargo. Richards will retain her role as CEO of LendArch, a consultancy and mortgage technology solutions provider she founded in 2021.
In a subsequent press release announcing the hire, Kind Lending's President, Yvonne Ketchum, said, "Her experience and dedication to enhancing operational efficiency will be instrumental as we continue to grow and innovate. Tammy's vision and leadership will undoubtedly help us to better serve our customers."
Glenn Stearns, CEO of Kind Lending, cited Richards's "vast wealth of industry knowledge," "positive disposition," and "deep appreciation for cultivating a healthy culture" in the press release. "Tammy is an innovator in our industry and we are very excited to watch as LendArch releases their new products. Tammy continues to be dedicated to LendArch's vision of improving the industry with efficiency, transparency and access to all," Stearns said.
For her part, Richards said she was "deeply impressed by Kind Lending's commitment to social impact and its innovative approach to making homeownership more accessible for all. I continue to be elated over the progress LendArch has made on our game changing technology and will continue to be dedicated to LendArch's leadership, success, and growth."
