Introducing the 2026 Marketing Leaders
HousingWire is proud to announce the 2026 Marketing Leaders, honoring 70 of the most influential and innovative marketing professionals across mortgage, real estate and housing technology.
This year’s honorees are the strategists, storytellers and growth drivers behind some of the industry’s most recognizable brands and successful business initiatives. From leading major brand transformations and launching AI-powered marketing programs to driving customer engagement, revenue growth and market expansion, these leaders are redefining the role of marketing in housing. Their work extends far beyond campaigns, helping shape business strategy, strengthen customer relationships and position their organizations for long-term success.
The 2026 Marketing Leaders reflect the depth of talent and creativity driving the housing industry forward. Whether supporting loan officers and agents, elevating consumer experiences, building category-defining brands or bringing new technologies to market, these professionals are setting a new standard for marketing excellence. HousingWire is honored to recognize the 70 leaders whose vision, innovation and impact continue to influence the future of housing.
Take a look at this full list of 2026 Marketing Leaders below.
| Name | Job Title | Company Name |
|---|---|---|
| Adrea Reed | Vice President, Marketing | Citywide Home Mortgage |
| Adrienne Kowalski | Vice President, Marketing Communications | Cenlar |
| Alayna Gardner | Director of Revenue | LodeStar Software Solutions |
| Alyssa Murphy | Senior Vice President, Marketing | Renovo Financial |
| Alysse Guitar | Vice President, Marketing | Figure |
| Amanda Cline | Vice President, Marketing and Communications | United Real Estate |
| Andy Garrett | Managing Director, Global Head of Marketing and Communications | SitusAMC |
| Bennett Richardson | Chief Marketing and Communications Officer | National Association of REALTORS® |
| Bradley Nelson | Chief Marketing Officer | Sotheby's International Realty |
| Candice McNaught | Senior Vice President, Retail Growth and Strategic Marketing | Planet |
| Chelsea Sumrow | Chief Marketing Officer | First American |
| Chris Laskowski | Marketing Director | New Home Star |
| Christina Panos | Chief Marketing Officer | The Corcoran Group |
| Coleen Bogle | Chief Marketing Officer | The Money Store |
| Courtney Dodd | Head of Marketing | Floify |
| Craig Leabig | Senior Vice President, Marketing | Informative Research |
| Dana Trajcevski | Vice President, Brand and Communications | Xactus |
| David Bolin | Vice President, Marketing | FirstClose |
| Donnie Kenneth | Vice President, Marketing | Total Expert |
| Erica Bigley | Senior Vice President, Brand and Communications | MeridianLink |
| Erica Goodwin | Senior Vice President, Corporate Marketing | First Heritage Mortgage, LLC |
| Francesco Paola | Chief Growth Officer | MOZAIQ |
| Haavard Sterri | Chief Marketing Officer | Evergreen Home Loans |
| Heidi Banfer | Chief Marketing Officer | Spring EQ |
| Holly Shipley | Head of Marketing | Class Valuation |
| Jake Fehling | Chief Marketing Officer | Movement Mortgage |
| James Wong | Chief Executive Officer, Founder and Brand Authority | MAXA Designs |
| Jane Hood | Head of Marketing | FoxyAI |
| Jason Bulloch | Vice President, Marketing | Offerpad |
| Jennie Craig | Vice President, Marketing | Solidifi |
| Josh Balcos | Director, Marketing | Epique Realty |
| Jouna Saza | Art Director | Sagent |
| Julie Pierson-Fields | Vice President, Strategy | Key Realty |
| Kara Taylor | Chief Growth Officer | ATTOM |
| Kathy Forrester | Chief Marketing Officer | Premier Sotheby's International Realty |
| Kieran Mital | Head of Fintech Marketing | Tavant |
| Kyle Scott | Senior Vice President, Partnerships, Brand, and Community | Luxury Presence |
| Laura Corrigan | Senior Vice President, Marketing and Communications | The Agency |
| Lauren Henss | Vice President, Marketing and Strategic Initiatives | FirstTeam Real Estate |
| Leslie Gillin | Chief Commercial Officer | Newrez |
| Lisa Lausten | Chief Marketing Officer | Lone Wolf Technologies |
| Mahasweta Ghosh | Vice President, Marketing | Moder Solutions |
| Malik Wilkes | Assistant Vice President, Product Marketing Mortgages | Space Coast Credit Union |
| Manna Suzuki | Senior Marketing Manager | The CE Shop |
| Marion Weiler | Senior Vice President, Marketing, Communications and Global Markets | Stellar MLS |
| Matt Gilhooly | Head of Digital Content | Optimal Blue |
| Matthew Momberger | Director, Marketing | Christie's International Real Estate Southern California |
| Max Leblond | Vice President, Marketing | Local Logic |
| Melinda Harris | Vice President, Marketing and Communications | Down Payment Resource |
| Natasha Patla | Chief Marketing Officer | Christie's International Real Estate and @properties |
| Nolan Carleton | Senior Vice President, Marketing and Communications | LIV Sotheby's International Realty |
| Noor Marzook | Vice President, Global Marketing and Communications | eXp Realty |
| Paige Kelly | Assistant Vice President, Content and Origination Marketing | ServiceLink |
| Paul Akinmade | Chief Strategy Officer | CMG Financial |
| Peter Giorgi | Senior Vice President of Brand Marketing, Partnerships and Creative Excellence | Rocket |
| Rebecca Gilliam | Vice President, Digital Strategy and Marketing | BankSouth Mortgage |
| Rebecca Simanek | Vice President, Head of Marketing | Kiavi |
| Sam Hoffer | Vice President, Brand and Growth Marketing | Asset Based Lending |
| Samantha MacKendrick | Head of Marketing | Polly |
| Sandra Howard | Chief Marketing Officer | Keller Williams |
| Scott Kirkessner | Vice President, Marketing and Business Development | Castle & Cooke Mortgage |
| Stefanie O'Sullivan | Vice President, Marketing | Intercap Lending |
| Stephanie Skaggs | Head of Brand Marketing | Hometap |
| Taylor Adams | Vice President, Sales and Operations, Sports and Entertainment Department | A and N Mortgage |
| Thu-Lynn "TL" Nguyen | Vice President, Marketing and Brand Strategy | Cornerstone Capital Bank |
| Tim Rieser | Senior Director, Marketing and Change Management | Factual Data |
| Victoria Keichinger | Vice President, Head of Marketing | Century 21 Real Estate LLC |
| Wendy Forsythe | Chief Marketing Officer | eXp Realty |
| Wes Horbatuck | Senior Vice President, Marketing | Dark Matter Technologies |
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