Co-Founder and CEO of Ask Bob AI | Empathetic Builder of Things that Matter | Normalizing Bipolar

Seasoned in the realms of finance and technology, I bring over 20 years of diverse experience as a founder and C-suite executive. I've navigated businesses from startups to Fortune 500 companies, specializing in operations, product and business development, as well as client service management. My approach is rooted in strategic growth, innovation, and fostering mentally healthy workplace cultures. Passionate about mental health advocacy and a compelling communicator, I am dedicated to guiding companies towards sustainable success and cultivating next-level teams.

Andrew DeGood

Recovco Mortgage Management, LLC 

•	Ensured concise and accurate reports were generated and provided to counterparties involving agency securitization.
•	Engaged with Business Development, Project Leads, and Technology Operations to ensure strategic improvements through automation, validation checks, and process enhancements.

Vice President- Risk Mitigation/Transaction Management

Evolve Mortgage Services, LLC

•	Identified performance trends and potential enhancements to be incorporated into system changes (QC workflow enhancements, validations, processes).
•	Reviewed data and provided feedback to operations regarding any required adjustments while formalizing specific validation tools to ensure accuracy of ASF Securitization reporting.

Transaction Manager-Quality Assurance

AmeriHome Mortgage Company, LLC

•	Effectively mentored a team of Due Diligence Project Specialists responsible for Whole Loan and Mortgage Servicing Rights (MSR) trades.
•	Collaborated with team members, external counterparties and investors to achieve high percentage pull through, targeted at 98% plus, within tight time frames warranted in secondary market transactions.
•	Implemented data validation processes to ensure accurate reporting of HMDA and ASF data.
•	Created and deployed strategies, system enhancements, policies, and procedures to properly manage workflow and minimize risk.

Risk-Due Diligence Manager

Bank of America Merrill Lynch

•	Employed analytical skills in facilitating operational, servicing and due diligence reviews of top non-US Banks, specializing in warehouse lending, NPL/RPL, single family residential, secured lending, lenders, servicers and custodians.
•	Expertly handled all aspects of due diligence, including credit, compliance, and valuation review for various acquisition, sale, MSR and securitized transactions.
•	Developed and implemented purchase criteria, policies, and procedures for BofAML's Jumbo Loan Purchase Program to ensure alignment with industry standards.
•	Worked closely with system developers during buildout of the internal due diligence system.
•	Participated in standardization of grades and severity assigned for identified exceptions during loan-level reviews as forum member involving the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), rating agencies, and other industry partners.
•	Observed strict adherence to due diligence protocols by developing, monitoring, and testing vendor production.
•	Effectively cured investor conditions or managed remediation process with third party originators.  
•	Established and cultivated client relationships to acquire future business opportunities.
•	Offered hands-on support and administration to external partners utilizing mTrade system that enabled real-time reporting and file access for loan evaluation.

Vice President/Product Specialist II Transaction Management

Multifaceted banking and finance professional, offering extensive experience in mortgage servicing, due diligence, transaction management, and operations. Effective problem solver, adept at analyzing critical situations, data inconsistencies and creating streamlined solutions to complex issues.

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