Evergreen Home Loans has named Dan Richards as its new Chief Strategy Officer, bringing in a seasoned leader with deep experience across mortgage lending, fintech, and technology to help guide the company’s next phase of growth.
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Richards joins Evergreen with more than 20 years of executive leadership experience and a strong track record of scaling lending platforms, launching profitable channels, and modernizing operations. In his new role, he will focus on shaping Evergreen’s long-term growth strategy, including expanding into new business channels and supporting strategic acquisitions. A key part of his mandate will also be designing Evergreen’s people-powered AI strategy, blending technology with human expertise to create a faster, smarter, and more reliable mortgage experience.
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Throughout his career, Richards has held senior leadership roles at several well-known organizations. Most recently, he served as President of Flyhomes Mortgage and previously as Senior Vice President of Home Loans at SoFi. He also spent a decade as Executive Vice President at Academy Mortgage and held strategic roles at Google, Microsoft, and Nokia, giving him a unique perspective at the intersection of technology and financial services.
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“Dan brings a rare blend of strategic vision and operational execution,” said Don Burton, President and CEO of Evergreen Home Loans. “He has successfully scaled organizations, built high-performing channels, and delivered measurable results. His experience will accelerate our growth and strengthen Evergreen’s position in the market.”
Richards shared his enthusiasm about joining the company, noting that Evergreen is well positioned for the future with a clear vision for growth and innovation. He emphasized his excitement around expanding new channels, strengthening the company’s strategic roadmap, and implementing AI in a way that empowers people rather than replacing them.
As Evergreen continues to grow, the company is also actively hiring branch managers and loan officers in select markets, inviting professionals to join its award-winning culture.
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