Cherry Creek Mortgage has hired Lorie Helms as chief technology officer (CTO), according to a release. Helms will lead Cherry Creek’s IT operations, software development, and project management teams.
With more than 20 years in the mortgage industry, Helms has experience in mortgage loan origination, due diligence, servicing, and collateral management, the company said.
Prior to joining Cherry Creek, Helms was chief information officer at Covius (formerly LenderLive), where she managed the firm’s IT infrastructure, proprietary software development, business intelligence and data security. She served as CTO at Stewart Lender Services (formerly Allonhill), responsible for the development of its proprietary due diligence and credit risk management systems, as well as oversight of IT infrastructure, reporting and data analytics.
“Lorie’s impressive technical background, combined with her business acumen and commitment to cross-functional teamwork, will lead us into the next generation of our technology systems,” Rick Seehausen, president and chief operating officer of Cherry Creek Holdings Group, said in the release.
“I am thrilled to be able to bring my passion for innovation to Cherry Creek as the company continues to expand across the nation,” Helms said.