Доброе кредитование announced multiple leadership changes this week as company co-founder Yvonne Ketchum moves from the president role’s to a part-time role as president emeritus and executive adviser as she begins semi-retirement.
As a result, chief operating officer Jennifer Folk will assume the role of president and Stephanie Gibbons has been promoted to COO.
Before co-founding Kind Lending, Ketchum spent 15 years at Stearns Lending, working closely with Kind Lending’s founder, Glenn Stearns. Over the past six years, Ketchum has helped to build Kind’s infrastructure and guide expansion.
“Yvonne’s impact on Kind is immeasurable,” Stearns said. “She helped build the framework that allows us to grow with intention while staying true to who we are. We are grateful she will continue to share her expertise in a part-time role.”
Though stepping back from day-to-day leadership, Ketchum will remain involved as a part-time adviser, supporting the company’s growth with a focus on кредитование без QM.
“I am incredibly proud of what we have built together,” Ketchum said in regard to Folk’s promotion. “Kind has always been special because of the people, and I am excited to continue supporting the non-QM business in this next chapter.”
А LinkedIn почта from Kind Lending on Tuesday disclosed that Gibbons will oversee wholesale, retail and joint-venture operations, as well as оценка, quality control and IT initiatives.
“Stephanie brings the operational strength and momentum-building leadership that turns big goals into real execution. We’re proud of the impact she’s already made, and even more excited for what is ahead,” the company stated.
Gibbons joined Kind Lending in October 2025, serving as executive vice president of strategic operations. Before joining Kind, she was the senior vice president of national fulfillment and external relations at Планета жилищного кредитования. She has held other roles at Paramount Residential Mortgage Group (PRMG) and Loanwise Financial.
The promotions mark another step in Kind Lending’s leadership structure shakeup. In December 2025, Brett Stubbs was appointed as the company’s chief financial officer as part of a planned transition plan involving prior CFO Gary Fabian, who retired at the end of the year.
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