Tamara “Tammy” Richards has joined Kind Lending, a national mortgage lender founded by industry veteran Glenn Stearns, as chief operating officer.
Richards has more than 40 years of mortgage industry experience. She is the CEO of LendArch, a consulting firm she founded in 2021.
Richards has also held executive leadership positions at Bank of America, Caliber Home Loans, and most recently, serving as chief operating officer for Loan Depot.
In her new role at Kind Lending, Richards will leverage her deep industry expertise and proven history of success to oversee all operational aspects of the company. Her focus will be on scaling Kind Lending’s infrastructure and processes to support its rapid growth while ensuring the company upholds its commitment to social impact.
“We are delighted to have Tammy on board as our chief operating officer,” says Yvonne Ketchum, president of Kind Lending, in a release. “Her experience and dedication to enhancing operational efficiency will be instrumental as we continue to grow and innovate. Tammy’s vision and leadership will undoubtedly help us to better serve our customers.”