Jim Bannister and Scott Shaw have joined appraisal management company (AMC) Class Valuation as senior sales executives.
Together, Bannister and Shaw have more than 45 years of combined experience in mortgage lending, financial services and technology.
Bannister is a seasoned mortgage lending sales executive with more than 20 years of experience helping lenders and servicers achieve their strategic goals. Renowned for his consultative sales approach and extensive product expertise, Bannister has received industry recognition for providing customized mortgage solutions and consistently surpassing sales targets at Cotality (formerly CoreLogic Inc.), First American Financial Corp., Black Knight Financial Services and Intercontinental Exchange.
“There’s a clear shift occurring in the valuation space-and Class is at the forefront,” Bannister said. “I’ve witnessed firsthand how lenders react to their innovative technology and exceptional service. This is the type of momentum you want to join when you’re committed to delivering real impact.”
Shaw joins Class Valuation with more than 25 years of experience in financial technology and mortgage lending. He has held senior sales roles at Intel, Cotality, First American Financial Corp., Black Knight Financial Services and ICE, showcasing a proven record of leading high-growth initiatives including doubling revenue at Clear Capital and generating over $12 million in new revenue at ICE. He is widely recognized as a trusted advisor to top industry executives and has established a strong reputation for product knowledge, leadership and team mentorship.