NEXA Lending has announced the appointment of Rana Mortensen as new chief administrative officer (CAO), an addition to the company’s C-Suite that will reinforce NEXA’s commitment to operational excellence, cultural cohesion, and national growth.
In her new role, Mortensen will continue to oversee administrative operations across Facilities, Human Resources, People Operations, Corporate Events, Internal Communications, and System Administration. She will serve as the connective force that aligns departments, drives accountability, and ensures company-wide execution on NEXA’s strategic vision.
“Rana is the heart of execution at NEXA,” said Mike Kortas, CEO of NEXA Lending. “She not only ensures that things get done, she ensures they get done the right way, with people, culture, and excellence at the center. Her leadership has been instrumental in helping us grow responsibly while preserving what makes NEXA special: our people and our purpose.”
Mortensen has served as an indispensable part of NEXA’s growth story, bridging leadership, operations, and culture in a way that keeps the company unified through constant innovation. Her ability to navigate complex systems while building meaningful relationships has earned her deep respect across the organization.
Jason duPont, chief operating officer of NEXA, added: “Every organization needs someone who can turn vision into movement. Rana brings the precision, foresight, and empathy that make progress possible. Her ability to organize complexity while keeping people first is what makes her such an invaluable leader.”
Tammy Richards, NEXA’s chief strategy officer, added, “Strategy without execution is theory. Rana brings strategy to life. She embodies the operational integrity and communication excellence that allow our ideas to thrive and our teams to perform.”
Mortensen has been deeply involved in building NEXA’s internal culture, shaping communication channels that empower employees to feel heard, valued, and connected. She has championed initiatives that keep the company aligned not just by process, but by shared purpose.
“Rana represents the best of who we are; her work ethic, her clarity, and her consistency inspire every leader around her,” said Geri Farr, chief growth officer for NEXA. “Growth only matters when it’s built on structure and trust, and Rana has been the foundation for both.”
