NewRez Announces Appointment of First Chief Diversity Officer
November 12 2020 - 8:30AM
Business Wire
National mortgage lender
and servicer implements new position to advance diversity and
inclusion
NewRez LLC (“NewRez”, the “Company”), a national mortgage
lending and servicing organization, announced today that Lusharn
Heastie, former Human Resources Manager for the Servicing Division,
has been appointed as the Company’s first Chief Diversity Officer,
effective immediately.
“I am pleased to announce Lusharn Heastie as NewRez’s first
Chief Diversity Officer. In this role, Lusharn will not only
strengthen programs around diversity and inclusion but will oversee
management trainings, inclusive hiring practices and workplace
initiatives,” said Liz Monahan, Chief Human Resources Officer of
NewRez.
“As we continue to unify our family of companies into one firm
with one vision, it is our mission to ensure NewRez promotes
diversity and equality in everything we do. I am looking forward to
Lusharn’s leadership as our Chief Diversity Officer,” added Baron
Silverstein, President of NewRez. “I have no doubt that she will
bring the same level of commitment and enthusiasm to her new role
as she has throughout her entire career with us.”
As Chief Diversity Officer, Ms. Heastie will be responsible for
shaping the Company’s diversity and inclusion efforts and creating
awareness for diversity and inclusion across all aspects of the
organization. Ms. Heastie will also be responsible for creating
programs that promote inclusive hiring practices as well as
executive visibility and mentorship, aimed at strengthening and
empowering employees who show an interest in growing their careers
with NewRez.
“I am excited to be the first Chief Diversity Officer at NewRez.
Having spent my career in Human Resources, I have been fortunate to
engage with and learn from our network of diverse employees. As we
continue to move the needle forward, I look forward to creating and
implementing more programs that will strengthen our workforce in
diversity, equity and inclusion,” added Ms. Heastie of her
promotion.
Prior to assuming the role as Chief Diversity Officer, Ms.
Heastie had been with NewRez’s Servicing Division since 2017. In
just under four years, she swiftly grew her career from Human
Resources Generalist to Manager and now Chief Diversity Officer and
was at the forefront of a variety of different initiatives as the
Company rapidly expanded its employee base. In her previous role,
Ms. Heastie was instrumental in activities related to employee
relations, the design and execution of the corporate safety
council, and business continuity strategies.
Headquartered in Fort Washington, PA, with offices across the
United States, NewRez specializes in finding the right loan for
every borrower. The lender offers a wide range of mortgage products
that help make the dream of homeownership attainable. Visit
newrez.com for more information on products and instructions on
applying for a loan.
About NewRez LLC
NewRez LLC (NewRez) is a leading nationwide mortgage lender and
servicer. As a lender, NewRez focuses on offering a breadth of
industry-leading products, supported by a loan process that blends
both human interaction and the benefits of technology into an
unparalleled customer experience. Founded in 2008 and licensed to
lend in 50 states, NewRez is headquartered in Fort Washington,
Pennsylvania and operates multiple lending channels, including
Correspondent Lending, Wholesale, Direct-to-Consumer, Retail, and a
network of joint venture partners. NewRez’s servicing business
consists of its performing loan servicing division, NewRez
Servicing, and its special servicing division, Shellpoint Mortgage
Servicing. NewRez also has several affiliates that perform various
services in the mortgage and real estate industries. These include
Avenue 365 Lender Services, LLC, a title agency, and E Street
Appraisal Management LLC, an appraisal management company. NewRez
is member of the New Residential Investment Corp. family. More
information is available at www.newrez.com.
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