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SimpleNexus Bolsters C-Suite With Three New Hires

Director of Events
Jul 20, 2021

SimpleNexus announced three new executive appointments in the company's operations, revenue generation and customer success sectors.

SimpleNexus announced three new executive appointments in the company's operations, revenue generation and customer success sectors, as it looks to bolster its C-Suite operations. The new appointments were conducted under the leadership of recently appointed CEO, Cathleen Schreiner Gates. 

Photo of Kevin McKenzie, John Aslanian and Andria Lightfoot

“SimpleNexus' continued success requires a corresponding commitment to ensuring the proper strategic-level thinking and oversight are in place in all aspects of the company,” said SimpleNexus CEO Cathleen Schreiner Gates. “I've hand-selected these proven team members to help drive our strategy and prepare for future growth.”

Kevin McKenzie (photoed Left), the company's current chief financial officer, will be taking on the additional responsibilities of chief operating officer which will include oversight of human resources, information technology, legal, corporate development and facilities. 

John Aslanian (photoed center) is being promoted from senior vice president of sales to the company's chief revenue officer. He joined SimpleNexus in 2019 as an established sales veteran with more than two decades of experience in the mortgage and software industries. 

Andria Lightfoot (photoed right) is being promoted from her role as vice president of professional services to the role of chief customer officer. As CCO, Lightfoot will oversee all customer-centric activities of SimpleNexus' customer division including, professional services, customer success, support, training, and integration engineering. Pam Faulkner, formerly director of mortgage solutions, will join Lightfoot's team as a vice president of customer journey.

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