MBA Honors Kurt Pfotenhauer with Woodward Distinguished Service Award
AUSTIN, TEXAS–The Mortgage Bankers Association honored Kurt Pfotenhauer, Vice Chairman of First American Title Insurance Co., with its Andrew D. Woodward Distinguished Service Award.
The award is presented in recognition of dedication and prominent service to MBA and the mortgage lending industry in a variety of capacities involving both legislative and regulatory activities. Pfotenhauer was presented with the award in a ceremony here at the MBA 2019 Annual Convention & Expo.
“Kurt is well-deserving of this award, as he has demonstrated tireless dedication to the mortgage industry,” said Brian Stoffers, CMB, 2020 MBA Chairman and Global President of Debt & Structured Finance with CBRE. “Throughout his extensive career, Kurt has become a fierce advocate for our industry and I am honored to present him with this year’s Andrew D. Woodward Distinguished Service Award.”
Pfotenhauer brings to First American more than 26 years of political and financial services industry experience. Prior to joining First American, Kurt served as CEO of the Washington, D.C.-based American Land Title Association. Prior to joining ALTA, he served as senior vice president of government affairs with MBA, where he was twice named one of Washington, D.C.’s top lobbyists. He previously served as chief of staff for Senator Gordon Smith, R-Ore., and Rep. Denny Smith, R-Ore., and was vice president of public affairs for United Parcel Service.
Pfotenhauer currently serves on the MBA Board of Directors and Board of Directors of the Opens Doors Foundation, and sits on the Housing Policy Council’s Executive Committee. He previously chaired the Board of Directors of MERSCORP and is past chair of MBA’s political action committee (MORPAC). He presently chairs the Board of Directors of the Mortgage Industry Standards Maintenance Organization (MISMO).
The Woodward Distinguished Service Award is the highest honor an individual can receive from his or her fellow MBA members. Nominees for the annual award must meet the following criteria:
–Be associated with an MBA member firm;
–Compile a record of long, sustained, and extraordinary service to MBA and the mortgage industry; and
–Have a strong reputation for ethical and professional conduct.
