Pendo, a nationwide appraisal management company (AMC), announced that Paul Wholley has been hired as vice president of sales, responsible for leading the company’s national sales team. Wholley, who has an expansive career in the financial services industry, joins Pendo after spending the last five years at First American Mortgage Solutions in their National and Mid-Market division, Pendo announced in a release.
Throughout his successful sales career, Wholley has led numerous sales teams and has built and sold a technology company that serviced the financial industry, the release said.
“Paul is a proven leader with a commitment to building strong, successful client relationships,” Pendo Co-Founder Jeff Sandman said. “His industry reputation, entrepreneurial drive and scale of experience are huge assets for Pendo as we continue to grow and expand our national presence.”
In other company news, Pendo announced Steve Rouse has joined its sales team as Regional Account Executive for the Midwest. Rouse comes to Pendo with more than 25 years of mortgage industry experience after working with companies such as Veros, First American Mortgage Solutions and Credit Suisse.
“Steve is a great addition to our sales team. His enthusiasm, honesty and client dedication are core traits we look for when selecting team members,” Wholley said. “In addition, his vast industry experience, especially in the Midwest, will help us build upon many great client relationships and open doors for new ones.”