Xactus has announced that Danielle Walker has been promoted from VP, Product Development to the role of SVP, Business Development.
In her new position, Walker will oversee business development and operations for Xactus’ property valuation solutions division, including Appraisal FirewallX, Appraisal ScorecardX, and VerisiteX; and its proprietary appraisal/property valuation technology. Walker will be tapped to ensure that lenders understand and properly use these tools to gain important insights about specific properties and the surrounding market for various loan scenarios including conventional, HELOCs, new construction, disaster checks, etc. She will also coordinate clients’ enhancement requests, vendor and product integrations, and software updates between Xactus’ Development and QA departments, while maintaining constant communication among the company’s business team, sales team, and clients.
“We are thrilled to have Danielle take on greater responsibility as she has been instrumental in our ongoing growth and success,” said Michael Crockett, COO at Xactus. “She has made key contributions that have had a significant, positive impact on our business. Danielle will continue to play a pivotal role in helping Xactus advance the modern mortgage.”
Walker has nearly 20 years of mortgage industry experience helping lenders mitigate risk. Prior to becoming Xactus’ SVP, Business Development, she was the company’s VP of Product Development, and also served as Sales and Product Manager for one of Xactus’ divisions, Appraisal Firewall. She is currently a board member for the Spokane Association of Mortgage Professionals, serving as Secretary and Website Committee Chair. As such, she coordinates monthly events, manages the association’s website, and supports its partnership with Casa Partners, a non-profit focused on helping abused and neglected youth in Spokane County’s foster care system.
“Over the past few years, we have made tremendous progress in integrating numerous companies into one cohesive brand. Xactus is now well positioned to lead the industry with technology and workflow innovations and I’m excited to be a part of it,” said Walker.
Latest in leadership changes
Xactus recently announced the promotion of Chief Data Officer Michael Crockett to the role of Chief Operating Officer where he will guide day-to-day operations and key departments including credit, verifications, and tenant screening. He will also lead the strategic advancement of the company’s data innovation and quality assurance/quality control initiatives. In addition, Crockett will evaluate internal and external customer experiences, focusing on enhancing its service quality, delivery, and technical support. Crockett has more than 25 years of mortgage industry experience helping lenders mitigate risk. Prior to serving as Xactus’ Chief Data Officer, Crockett was the company’s EVP of Data Solutions. Previously, he served as EVP of Product Development at Credit Plus before Xactus’ acquisition of the company in September 2021. He joined Credit Plus in 2013 to create its QA/QC division. Before that, he held several senior executive roles at a national mortgage information company, including Senior Strategic Executive and EVP of Operations.
