The world of mortgage finance and housing policy is mourning the loss of an amazing iconic leader and friend with the passing of David H. Stevens. As we reflect on his remarkable career, we celebrate his profound impact on the mortgage industry and his enduring legacy. I can think of no better way to honor and remember David, than to listen to the … [Read more...]
SPECIAL – LykkenOnLeadership.com – Episode 9 – Rodrigo López, past Director of the MBA
If you've been listening to this podcast, you may begin to see the trends in how very successful leaders think and articulate their thoughts. Our guest today is no exception. In this episode of the Lykken on Leadership podcast, David and Mark interview Rodrigo Lopez, a man who has a much longer list of leadership positions than space we have on … [Read more...]
Special – Bill Cosgrove – Growing a Company from $58m to $1B+ (LykkenOnLending.com)
In this episode, David interviews Bill Cosgrove of Union Home Mortgage. Bill’s mortgage banking career began in 1986 as a residential loan officer. In 1994 Mr. Cosgrove joined Union Home Mortgage Corp. and in 1998 was named President. Mr. Cosgrove purchased and became 100% stockholder of the company in 1999. The company has grown from 58 … [Read more...]
Special – Gary Ort, former president of Texas Capital Bank’s Mortgage Finance (LykkenOnLending.com)
Gary Ort is the former president of Texas Capital Bank’s Mortgage Finance division and previously held senior level leadership positions on a local, regional and national levels. One of Gary's strengths has been in helping others with their own strategic leadership goals. Gary has over 45 years of financial services experience, including … [Read more...]
Special Interview – Lykken On Leadership – Jan Wetzel of Wetzel-Trott, A Leader in Quality Control
(Ms. Jan Wetzel - Executive bio is provided by Bloomberg.com) Ms. Jan Wetzel founded Wetzel Trott, Inc. in 1985 and served as its Chief Executive Officer. Ms. Wetzel’s extensive underwriting and management background started in 1978 and put her on course to start one of the country’s leading Quality Control firms. "Qualities Great Leaders … [Read more...]
Are You Interested in Learning from Real Estate and Mortgage Industry Leaders? Listen to Jack Guttentag, the Mortgage Professor
David Lykken and Mark Jones have launched a new podcast series entitled, Lykken On Leadership. It's a weekly podcast that interviews leaders from the Real Estate and Mortgage Industry. He is Jack M. Guttentag, now Professor of Finance Emeritus, formerly Jacob Safra Professor of International Banking, at the Wharton School of the University of … [Read more...]