People in the News, May 4, 2026

(From left: Shaun Gonzales, Noah Blanton and Josie Hyde)

WFG National Title Insurance Co. Announces Leadership Updates

WFG National Title Insurance Co., announced Shaun Gonzales as chief operations officer for WFG National Title’s direct operations and Noah Blanton as chief growth officer. Josie Hyde will take on further responsibility, adding the Oregon market to her leadership scope.

Gonzales brings more than 25 years of industry experience, and prior to this position served as executive vice president, managing director of direct operations and national builder president.

Blanton had served as division president for Oregon operations.

The new position for Hyde reflects an expanded leadership role. She has consistently delivered strong performances in the Vancouver and Spokane, Wash., markets.

MeridianLink Adds New Board Members

MeridianLink, Costa Mesa, Calif., announced the appointment of six industry leaders as new members of the board of its parent company.

David Murphy was named chairman of the board. He has more than 35 years of experience in senior leadership and spent the last decade leading private equity companies, including serving as senior operating partner at Thoma Bravo.

Jonathan Corr was previously president and CEO of Ellie Mae (now ICE mortgage Technology), and brings more than 35 years in executive leadership, corporate strategy and acquisitions.

Chuck Fagan III is president and CEO of Velera, with more than three decades of experience in the industry.

Jared Hendricks is senior managing director and head of technology investing at Centerbridge Partners.

Ben Jaffe is a managing director at Centerbridge.

Todd MacLean is a co-founder of Silversmith Capital Partners.

MeridianLink was acquired by Centerbridge Partners and Silversmith Partners last year.

AnnieMac Welcomes Gianni Cerretani

AnnieMac Home Mortgage, Mount Laurel, N.J., has added Gianni Cerretani as a branch manager within its Momentum Group division, strengthening the firm’s presence across the Southeast.

Cerretani is based in Atlanta and brings more than 25 years of experience.

He has a strong commitment to serving first responders, health care professionals, educators and members of the military, and also hosts a segment on The American Dream TV Network where he educates his audience on homeownership, financing strategies and building generational wealth.