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Benton Neese served as a member of the Board of Directors 2004-2005; 2008-present. Additionally, Benton served on the Education Committee 2004-2007. Benton served as the board chair of the Publications Committee which includes the REOMAC newsletter, the UPDATE.
Benton currently holds a North Carolina Real Estate Broker's license and is working with RMIC in the Claims and Loss Management Department. Prior to joining RMIC, Mr. Neese was an Assistant Vice President with Triad Guaranty and prior to Triad, had worked with AIG United Guaranty, working in the Loss Management department for over 20 years. Before moving to AIG United Guaranty, He worked as the Consumer/Commercial Loan Officer with First Financial Savings and was an officer with Bank of America for the previous six years.
Benton serves, or has served, on various community organization boards and committees, including the United Way, BSA and his local church where he has taken mission trips to Guatemala.
Benton Neese
Board of Directors - Vice President - REOMAC
REOMAC c/o Benton Neese
2520 Venture Oaks Way
Suite 150
Sacramento, CA 95833
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Fax: (916) 924-7323
E-mail: info@reomac.com
Beatrice Davis is currently serving REOMAC as Vice President as well as Membership Liaison/Chair. She is employed by GMAC-ResCap, Master Servicing Division, and is responsible for managing multiple servicing relationships along with the oversight of a national REO portfolio for timely disposition to mitigate losses.
Prior to REO, she was a Default Loss Mitigation Specialist responsible for all aspects of default. Prior to GMAC-Rescap she was a Sr. Loss Mitigation Specialist and Underwriter at Home Savings Of America specializing in the approval Loan Modifications, Short Payoffs, Repayment Plans, etc. and Loan Approvals. Her career started in 1987 with Transamerica Financial as an Assistant Manager where she learned the basics of Finance.
She lives in Monrovia, Ca. and is an active member of her community and a Volunteer for the city's Adult Literacy program. She is also a recipient of GMAC-Recap's “Celebrate Leadership Award” and Home Savings of America’s “Director Guilds awards”.
Beatrice Davis
GMAC-RFC - Master Servicing, REO Asset Manager
REOMAC c/o Beatrice Davis
2520 Venture Oaks Way
Suite 150
Sacramento, CA 95833
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Fax: (916) 924-7323
E-mail: info@reomac.com
Ivan Choi is Portfolio Retention Executive of Bank of America's Mortgage business. With the acquisition of Countrywide on July 1, 2008, Bank of America became the largest mortgage originator and servicer in the U.S.
Choi leads the Portfolio Retention initiatives in the western U.S., which consists of mortgage retention and growth opportunities through the mortgage branch network. Among Choi’s responsibilities are production planning, reporting, daily originations activities and interface with Bank of America’s loan servicing areas.
Prior to this role, Choi was a senior analyst within the retail originations channel, which grew to become the top mortgage franchise nationally. Choi joined Countrywide in 1996 as a corporate financial analyst in Pasadena, CA. During his 12-year tenure at Countrywide, Choi has held positions in finance, technology and as retail mortgage originator.
Choi holds a bachelor’s degree in business management and administration from Pepperdine University in Malibu, CA.
Ivan Choi
Countrywide Home Loans
REOMAC c/o Ivan Choi
2520 Venture Oaks Way
Suite 150
Sacramento, CA 95833
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Fax: (916) 924-7323
E-mail: info@reomac.com
Sara is the principal of The Waite Group, LLC, a Dallas-based firm providing REO management and training services to a variety of companies within the industry. With her depth of REO experience, Sara is passionate about sharing her knowledge through operations management and training for all members of our industry.
Sara was previously with Saxon Special Servicing in Irving, TX where she established the REO Department. Her responsibilities included the development and management of REO processes, production oversight and creation of process efficiencies through technology. Prior to joining Saxon, she was the Director of REO for GMAC Mortgage where she managed the REO subservicing business and relationships. Sara's career history spans 20 years of REO asset and portfolio management with several financial institutions and servicing firms to include Clayton National, Ontra Inc., and the Resolution Trust Corporation (RTC).
Sara has a degree in Finance from Southwest Texas State University. She began serving on the REOMAC Board of Directors in 2006 and has been the REOMAC Certification Committee Chair since 2008.
Sara Waite
The Waite Group, LLC - Principal
REOMAC c/o Sara Waite
2520 Venture Oaks Way
Suite 150
Sacramento, CA 95833
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Fax: (916) 924-7323
E-mail: info@reomac.com
Donna La Porte is an “AV” rated attorney and a Partner in the law firm of Wright, Finlay & Zak, LLP. She graduated from the University of Utah, Magna Cum Laude, as a member of Phi Beta Kappa, and received her J.D. from the University of Utah School of Law. Ms. LaPorte has over 29 years of experience in representing financial institutions, mortgage bankers and servicers in all aspects of commercial and residential real estate, with emphasis in the areas of foreclosure, bankruptcy and evictions. Ms. LaPorte currently serves as a Director/Secretary on the REOMAC Board, and has served as a Director of REOMAC since 2000. Ms. LaPorte has served as Chair of REOMAC’s Conference and Education Committees, and currently serves as the Chair of REOMAC’s Public Relations Committee and Co-Chairperson of REOMAC’s Governance Committee. She has written articles and served as a speaker/moderator on numerous panels on loan servicing, bankruptcy, and mortgage banking issues.
Donna LaPorte
Wright, Finlay & Zak, L.L.P. - Attorney
REOMAC c/o Donna LaPorte
2520 Venture Oaks Way
Suite 150
Sacramento, CA 95833
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Fax: (916) 924-7323
E-mail: info@reomac.com
Cynthia A. Nierer, Esq., is the directing partner of Closings and Evictions at the New York law firm of Rosicki, Rosicki & Associates, P.C. She has been with the firm since 1995, and is a graduate of St. John’s University School of Law. Cynthia received her undergraduate degree from St. John’s University. She is active in the Muscular Dystrophy Association, the “Make a Wish” Foundation of Greater New York, the New York City Rescue Mission, and Girls and Boys Town. Professionally, Cynthia is a Board Member and Education Chair of REOMAC, and she is also a member of NRBA (National REO Broker Association), REOConnection and the Queen’s County Women’s Bar Association.
Cynthia Nierer
Rosicki, Rosicki & Associates, P.C. - Partner
51 East Bethpage Road
Plainview, New York 11803
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Fax: (916) 924-7323
E-mail: Cnierer@rosicki.com
Mia Semo is serving her 4th year on the REOMAC® Board of Directors. She has over 20 years of experience in a variety of roles of real estate. Mia is currently employed at National Default Servicing LLC as Client Relations and REO Team Manager. Prior to this, she spent 11 years at Homecomings Financial in various roles from Asset Mangager to National Refurbishment Manager in San Diego, CA. Prior to joining Homecomings Financial, she practiced real estate at Coldwell Banker, Encinitas, California, for 10 years. Her first experience in the real estate world was as an assistant to a broker and recruiting and training new Real Estate licensees. She has an active California Real Estate License, and as a member of REOMAC® and NRBA. On a personal note, she enjoys a recreational round of golf, especially at the REOMAC® Spring Conference.
Mia Semo
National Default Servicing - REO Team Manager
REOMAC c/o Mia Semo
2520 Venture Oaks Way
Suite 150
Sacramento, CA 95833
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Fax: (916) 924-7323
E-mail: info@reomac.com
Art Acosta is the Western Region N.R.B.A. Director as well as Realtor/Owner of Regency Realtors, Regency Mortgage Services and Regency Realtors Escrow, (which specializes in the southern California markets). Art has over 17 years REO experience and is a Master California Broker & Certified REO Specialist. Mr. Acosta maintains memberships with: REOMAC®, NAR, CAR, NRBA, NAHREP and participated with the Government Relationship Committee for the Inland Empire West Association of Realtors, and served as the Treasurer & Vice President of Memberships for the Inland Valley Association of Realtors Chapter. Mr. Acosta also serves as the current NRBA Vice President.
Art Acosta
ERA Regency Realtors - Realtor/Owner
4403 Riverside Drive
Suite C
Chino, CA 91710
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Phone: (909) 902-1891
Fax: (916) 924-7323
E-mail: aregreal@aol.com
Frank is currently an REO Asset Manager with Citi Residential Lending and is a part of the managenment team with over sight of the outsourcing of a nationwide REO portfolio. Frank previously managed his own portfolio of REO properties with Citi.
Prior to joining Citi, Frank was in the real estate industry with Century 21 in Temecula, Ca and was inducted into the Century 21 "Hall of Fame" and was recognized as being in the top 1 percent of agents within the Century 21 system. Frank previously co-owned a real estate appraisal firm providing appraisal services to Fannie Mae, Freddic Mac, Countrywide and other institutions. Prior lending experience includes positions in Loan Servicing, Secondary Marketing Manager and Retail Loan Manager.
Frank has served and participated on various REOMAC committees. On a personal note, Frank enjoys fishing, golf and tennis.
Frank Lougher
Citi Residential Lending - REO Asset Manager
REOMAC c/o Frank Lougher
2520 Venture Oaks Way
Suite 150
Sacramento, CA 95833
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Fax: (916) 924-7323
E-mail: info@reomac.com
Kathy Jeffers-Volk is a Past
President of REOMAC®
and is the Editor of
REOMAC® UpdateTM
magazine. Kathy is a
Manager, Broker Relations for NRT/
Coldwell Banker Corporate REO Division,
Ft. Lauderdale. Prior to joining Coldwell
Banker, Kathy retired from Countrywide
Home Loans, where she was the Senior
Regional Property Manager for REO. She
joined CHL in 1992, as an REO Asset
Manager and was promoted to Assistant
Vice President of Marketing for
Countrywide. In 1998, she was promoted
to Vice President of Countrywide Realty
Partners, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary
of CHL. Kathy has served on the Board
in various positions over the years.
Kathy Jeffers-Volk
NRT/Coldwell Banker Corp. REO Division - Asset Manager
REOMAC c/o Kathy Jeffers-Volk
2520 Venture Oaks Way
Suite 150
Sacramento, CA 95833
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Fax: (916) 924-7323
E-mail: info@reomac.com
I currently hold the position of REO Manager with Asset Management Servicing LLC. I have been in the mortgage industry for the past 26 years holding positions as an Asset Manager, a workout analyst, bankruptcy supervisor, team lead and even as a paralegal tech. My experience has been well rounded, working in both retail and wholesale aspects of the industry. My college degree is in Business Management and I have continued to enhance my knowledge in mortgage banking by attending on-going educational classes since 1984. I am currently a REOMAC Board Member, a MBA member, a Six Sigma Brown Belt and a member of the Women’s Network.
LeeAnn Axcell
Asset Management Servicing, LLC "AMS" - National REO Asset Manager
REOMAC c/o LeeAnn Axcell
2520 Venture Oaks Way
Suite 150
Sacramento, CA 95833
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Fax: (916) 924-7323
E-mail: info@reomac.com
John Sway entered real estate financing in 1991 after receiving a B.A. in Economics from U.C.L.A. After working as a mortgage originator for five years John earned his Real Estate Brokers License and opened a "net" mortgage office. John owned and managed that business for five years until he was recruited to Wells Fargo Home Mortgage in 2000. John started at WFHM managing Renovation Lending in Southern California. He was promoted to Vice President, National Program Manager in 2003. His duties included working with Agency Relations, Credit Policy, Legal, Marketing, Media Relations, REO, Fulfillment and Draw Disbursement. John was successful in growing a National Sales Force and making Wells Fargo Home Mortgage the largest renovation lender in the country.
In early 2009 John stepped down from the National Position to stay closer to home. John is currently Vice President, Divisional Renovation manager for California and Hawaii.
John has been featured in articles in the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Los Angeles Times, and Chicago Tribune among numerous other publications and he has been interviewed on the Nightly Business Report.
John Sway
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc.
REOMAC c/o John Sway
2520 Venture Oaks Way
Suite 150
Sacramento, CA 95833
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Fax: (916) 924-7323
E-mail: info@reomac.com
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