People in the News, May 18, 2026
(Amy Azorandia, courtesy of Click n’ Close)
Click n’ Close Names Amy Azorandia as CCO
Click n’ Close, Addison, Texas, appointed Amy Azorandia, CMB, as chief compliance officer.
Azorandia will lead the company’s compliance strategy, governance framework and risk management infrastructure. And, she’ll be responsible for strengthening enterprisewide compliance management systems.
Azorandia brings more than two decades of mortgage banking experience. She was most recently senior vice president of mortgage compliance and systems at Firstrust Bank, and previously held executive leadership roles at GMH Mortgage Services.
Default Analytics Appoints Keith Kemph President
Default Analytics, Greenville, S.C., appointed Keith Kemph president.
Kemph was most recently president and CEO of BlackFin Group and brings decades of experience in mortgage banking.
His appointment highlights Default Analytics’ commitment to strengthening its leadership team, the firm noted, and marks a pivotal moment in its evolution as it continues to grow its market presence.
Planet Chooses Brandon Latman as COO of Mortgage Servicing
Planet Home Lending, Meriden, Conn., has appointed Brandon Latman as chief operating officer of servicing and default operations.
He will focus on performance, scalability and delivery of clear and responsive service to borrowers, clients and investors.
He has more than two decades of mortgage industry experience ranging from servicing to originations, capital markets and operations. Latman was most recently with Mr. Cooper/Rocket Mortgage where he held a number of roles, most recently as head of default.
Ramie Word Joins LoanCare as EVP of Client Relations
LoanCare, Virginia Beach, Va., announced that Ramie Word has joined as executive vice president of client relations.
Word will be responsible for all aspects of client relations, satisfaction and long-term partnership value.
She has more than 25 years of servicing experience, including two decades at Mr. Cooper (now owned by Rocket Mortgage).
WFG National Title Insurance Co. Announces New Leadership
WFG National Title Insurance Co., a Williston Financial Group company, Portland, Ore., announced, as part of a strategic advancement to align leadership, technology and operations into a unified model, the appointment of Jaime Johnson as senior vice president, director of agency customer experience, and Joey Grampa as senior vice president, director of agency sales.
The new ecosystem brings together Agent 3.0–WFG’s AI and technology platform and WFG Agency Advantage–an operational enablement program.
Johnson will lead how WFG supports its agent partners across every touchpoint, overseeing operational support, education and marketing, and will head up WFG Agency Advantage. She previously served as VP and director of Agent 3.0 and brings more than 27 years of experience as a licensed title professional.
Grampa will lead WFG’s national agency sales organization, and will work closely with WFG’s Agency division’s regional leaders and sales team. She previously led marketing for WFG’s Agency division.
Industry Veteran Mitch Cohen Launches Crisis Communications Platform
Mitch Cohen, former head of communications at ICE Mortgage Technology and director of public relations at Black Knight, has started a new crisis communications platform for mid-market organizations, ClearLine Crisis Communications.
ClearLine offers scenario-specific crisis playbooks, spokesperson preparation and simulation, and live guidance during an active event, with a portfolio layer for organizations governing crisis readiness across multiple business lines or holdings.
ServiceLink Adds Mortgage Servicing Veteran Ryan Reaves to Default Sales Team
ServiceLink, Moon Township, Pa., has welcomed Ryan Reaves as a vice president, national sales executive, within its default division.
With more than 10 years of experience in mortgage servicing and business development, Reaves brings a relationship-driven approach to understanding client needs and delivering solutions. His experience in property preservation and default title have helped him develop a well-rounded perspective on the servicing industry.
At ServiceLink, Reaves will be responsible for strengthening key client relationships and developing new partnerships across field services, auction, REO asset management, default title and valuation and servicing support solutions.
Westcor Land Title Insurance Co. Welcomes Emilio Fernandez
Westcor Land Title Insurance Co., Maitland, Fla., announced Emilio Fernandez as Florida vice president, regional agency manager.
Fernandez’s predecessor in the role, Tim Butts, is preparing for retirement.
Fernandez has more than 30 years of experience in the industry, most recently as president of Doma Title Insurance. He also has worked for Holland & Knight.
