Mortgage industry veteran Dean Kelker is retiring from his role as senior vice president and chief risk officer of SingleSource Property Solutions effective Dec. 31.
Kelker, who has nearly four decades’ experience in the real estate finance industry, spent more than a decade at SingleSource mentoring employees and contributing to the company’s growth.
He has been a leading figure in the appraisal industry, renowned for his involvement in shaping valuation regulation. As a past president and current board member of the Real Estate Valuation Advocacy Association (REVAA), he contributed to key legislative efforts, including lobbying Pennsylvania and West Virginia lawmakers and participating in a Washington Fly-In to meet with U.S. House and Senate staff on valuation issues.
For the past 12 years, Kelker has overseen regulatory, compliance, and financial risks at SingleSource. Prior to joining the company, he held executive roles in various real estate finance areas, including managing risks for lenders and a mortgage insurer, and performing mortgage default investigations for a due diligence firm.
Whether leading teams of one or 800 employees, Kelker’s vision has been key to his success. As chief risk officer, his ability to analyze complex situations and provide strategic advice has been critical in reducing risk for both SingleSource and its clients.
As a mentor, Kelker also guided countless employees at SingleSource. His negotiating skills and talent for finding innovative solutions have made him a trusted advisor and key contributor to the company’s growth.
“Dean has been more than a mentor; he’s a true friend who is always willing to provide help or guidance, no matter the situation,” says Ed Austin, chief operating officer at SingleSource, in a release. “His wisdom, generosity, and unwavering support have shaped not only careers but lives. I’m grateful for his insight and proud to call him a dear friend.”
