MISMO Names Mortgage Industry Leader Brian Vieaux, CMB, as President

MISMO, the real estate finance industry’s standards organization, named mortgage industry veteran, author and thought leader Brian Vieaux, CMB, as its new president, effective Oct. 16, 2025.

“Brian is an accomplished industry executive and influential leader with deep relationships, vast technological knowledge, and an innate ability to inspire and bring people together,” said Mortgage Bankers Association President and CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB. “I am confident his passion for the industry and fresh ideas will drive innovation, increase stakeholder participation, and continue to advance MISMO industry standards that benefit consumers, lenders, and servicers.”

“On behalf of the MISMO Board of Directors, we are pleased to welcome Brian Vieaux as our new President,” said MISMO Board Chair Sage Nichols. “MISMO plays a critical role in supporting the entire mortgage ecosystem, and we look forward to collaborating with Brian as he guides MISMO into its next chapter of growth.”

Vieaux, currently President and COO at FinLocker, has more than 30 years of industry experience as a mortgage executive at several independent mortgage banks and financial institutions during his career. This includes senior lending roles at Flagstar Bank, Towne Mortgage Company, IndyMac Bank, CitiMortgage, and Source One Mortgage Corp. A recognized industry thought leader, he brings to MISMO a strong following as the author of Rethink Everything You Know About Being a Next Gen Loan Officer, a podcast host and a prominent voice across social media.

A prominent MBA voice and industry volunteer over the years, Vieaux earned his Certified Mortgage Banker designation in 2005 and previously served as Co-Chair of MBA’s Wholesale Executive Forum and as a member of MBA’s Residential Board of Governors. He currently serves as a board member of the Michigan Mortgage Lenders Association, Axis Lending Academy and Downtown Boxing Gym.

Vieaux earned a Bachelor of Science from Michigan State University. 

MISMO’s work to solve key industry challenges is made possible through the support of its members, champions, sponsors, and lenders (via the Innovation Investment Fee). To learn more about MISMO and opportunities to participate, visit MISMO.org.