| Title: | 07/09/07 MBA Names Three New Directors |
| Source: | MBA |
| Date: | 7/9/2007 |
WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 9, 2007) – The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) today announced the promotions of three employees to Director. Those promoted are:
David Krause to Director, XML Architecture and Compliance; John Mechem to Director, Public Affairs; and Brook Ostrander to
Director, Classroom Programs.
"I am proud to recognize these exceptional individuals for their contributions to MBA and the industry," said Jonathan L.
Kempner, MBA's President and Chief Executive Officer. "Their dedication and hard work have been invaluable to MBA and we
look forward to many successes and continued growth in their new roles."
David Krause, previously Senior Project Manager, Industry Technology, has served as a key leader within MISMO and MBA’s Technology
group. As Director, XML Architecture and Compliance, David will provide technology leadership and architectural support to
MBA members and MISMO subscribers in XML, Internet and eMortgage technology standards, electronic commerce, information security,
and process automation. Additionally, David will assist in the project management of technological advances and products
and services which benefit MBA members and their customers as well as the MBA itself. Currently working toward his Masters
of Business Administration at the University of Maryland, David worked as a consultant for BearingPoint before joining MBA.
John Mechem, previously Manager, Public Affairs, has played a critical role in MBA’s communications outreach to the media
and Capitol Hill. As Director, Public Affairs, John will be responsible for developing strategy and messages for industry
issues such as the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA), FHA reform, mortgage fraud against lenders, predatory lending and
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (GSE) oversight, licensing and foreclosure surveys as well as other industry issues. Additionally,
John will be responsible for coordinating regular communications with MBA’s membership, including Officers and Board of Directors.
Prior to joining MBA, John served as the Director of Communications for the American Forest & Paper Association, and before
that, as Press Secretary for U.S. Senator Jim Bunning.
Brook Ostrander, previously, Manager, Classroom Programs, has been instrumental in coordinating and executing CampusMBA’s
classroom lineup. As Director, Classroom Programs, Brook will be responsible for managing all of the instructor-led and live
events delivered directly by CampusMBA or in partnership with third-parties. She will have direct responsibility for the quality
of the offerings as well as the growth of the business. Prior to her five year tenure with MBA, Brook worked as a rate analyst
for ChannelPoint.
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The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) is the national association representing the real estate finance industry, an industry
that employs more than 370,000 people in virtually every community in the country. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., the
association works to ensure the continued strength of the nation's residential and commercial real estate markets; to expand
homeownership and extend access to affordable housing to all Americans. MBA promotes fair and ethical lending practices and
fosters professional excellence among real estate finance employees through a wide range of educational programs and a variety
of publications. Its membership of over 2,400 companies includes all elements of real estate finance: mortgage companies,
mortgage brokers, commercial banks, thrifts, Wall Street conduits, life insurance companies and others in the mortgage lending
field. For additional information, visit MBA's Web site: www.mortgagebankers.org.