Brian is the Chief Operating Officer of Pine, a direct-to-consumer, digital-first mortgage lender. Pine has built its own software and created a consumer-centric digital experience for Canadian borrowers to apply for a mortgage in minutes, from anywhere, at any time. Brian oversees the daily operations of the company and is directly responsible for Mortgage Operations (Sales, Underwriting, Processing and Funding), Finance, and People Ops. Brian designs and implements Pine’s business strategy, plans, and procedures. Brian sets strategic goals for the performance and growth of the company while building and promoting the company’s culture.Pine is a Series A mortgage tech company and mortgage lender which is backed by world class VCs such as Greylock and Inovia. Pine is a direct-to-consumer, digital-first tech enabled mortgage lender. Pine has created a consumer-centric digital experience for Canadian borrowers to apply for a mortgage in minutes, anywhere, at any time. Pine offers the lowest mortgage rates across Canada. This isn’t just a competitive advantage; it's a game-changer in the mortgage landscape - proving that with the right blend of technology, process, and customer service, getting a mortgage can actually be an amazing experience.

As Head of BD, and a member of Blend’s Executive Leadership Team, I hired and managed a group that worked to answer the “build, buy, or partner” question. Our focus was on creating and expanding the product platform, establishing new revenue streams, discovering and executing strategic acquisitions.Noteworthy Accomplishments:- $500mm acquisition of Title 365 (title insurance agency)- Partnership with Fannie Mae for data validation - Blend is the only point of sale platform certified for Day 1 Certainty and Freddie Mac's AIM program- Blend Insurance Agency (homeowners insurance)- Blend's IPO on the New York Stock ExchangeBlend is a white labeled digital lending platform focused on mortgage which has expanded to include settlement services and other lending products (auto, credit card, personal loans, deposit account). I joined as employee 57, and departed when there was over 2,400 employees. We went from $2mm in revenue to over $350mm in five years! What an incredible journey. (NYSE: BLND) Blend IPO July 2021, market capitalization $4.4bn