Churchill Mortgage, a company providing conventional, FHA, VA and USDA residential mortgages across 48 states, has tapped Darren Shaffer as chief technology officer. He will oversee Churchill’s enterprise technology platform and services, leading the design, creation and implementation of systems that better drive efficiency, support growth, and inspire retention and recruitment efforts.
“Our company has worked with Darren on a few projects in the past and we were instantly impressed with his attention to detail, positive attitude and wealth of experience in developing superior tech systems,” says Matt Clarke, COO of Churchill Mortgage. “We’re confident he’s the right person to have at the helm as we elevate the overall user experience and technology platforms at Churchill to new heights.”
Shaffer’s primary focus is to spearhead a digital transformation that provides a seamless, highly personalized user experience for borrowers, loan officers and operations staff. He plans to build upon the company’s existing partnerships and continue the evolution of a unified loan application experience with complete transparency from whatever device the borrower chooses.
“Churchill’s vision and foresight for how it can best revolutionize the borrower experience aligns with where I believe our industry is heading. The decision to join was an easy one,” states Shaffer. “The dedication to people, authenticity, culture and education flows through every aspect of the company, which will enable Churchill to successfully maneuver through this next phase of growth and evolution. The foundation for success is already in place, I’m just here to make our technology services a key differentiator for both our team members and customers.”
Over the span of his 30-plus year career, Shaffer has developed over 117 enterprise systems, some with millions of users worldwide. He’s held senior technology positions at companies such as Wal-Mart Information Systems, Oracle, Navidec and Microsoft. He most recently served as a CTO in the mortgage industry.