New hires bring leadership, tech, and risk management experience to key positions
Two seasoned mortgage professionals have stepped into high-impact roles at Kind Lending and FundingShield, bringing decades of industry expertise to support ongoing expansion and operational improvements.
Kind Lending has appointed Stacy Chevalier (pictured left) as regional manager. Chevalier brings over 25 years of experience in mortgage lending and has previously built and led high-performing sales teams. She has received multiple Chairman’s Elite and Platinum awards and is recognized for her leadership and production capabilities.
In this role, Chevalier will lead market expansion efforts, manage sales talent, and grow the company’s regional presence.
"Stacy's appointment strengthens our leadership team at a critical time in Kind Lending's expansion,” said Tammy Richards, president of retail at Kind Lending. “Her proven ability to build high-performing teams and execute growth strategies aligns perfectly with our goals to deepen market presence and elevate service standards. We are confident Stacy will be instrumental in driving our continued success."
FundingShield advisory board
FundingShield has named Karthik Kumar (pictured right) to its advisory board. Kumar has led digital transformation initiatives across the mortgage sector and specializes in automation, fintech, and risk management.
He currently serves as founder and chief operations officer of LendArch, where he develops AI-driven and automated systems aimed at improving origination, reducing risk, and streamlining the loan lifecycle. Previously, he was global mortgage practice head at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), where he oversaw solution architecture and operational delivery for many of the world’s top mortgage lenders.
FundingShield said Kumar’s appointment supports its focus on cybersecurity, payment risk management, and fraud prevention. He has collaborated with regulators, banks, and fintech companies on compliance and technology adoption and currently sits on the Dean’s advisory council at the Naveen Jindal School of Management (UT Dallas) and advisory boards for Sky Schools and Pelican Point Investments.
“Karthik is a forward-thinking executive with a deep understanding of mortgage operations and the evolving demands of risk management,” FundingShield CEO and chairman Ike Suri said in a press release. “His knowledge of digital lending and his understanding regarding cybersecurity and fraud prevention make him a perfect fit for FundingShield as we continue to expand our impact in protecting lenders, consumers, and financial institutions.”
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