“Deb has never shied away from difficult assignments, bringing fresh thinking to every challenge and always prioritizing our customers and colleagues above all else,” Ryan Marshall, president and CEO of PulteGroup, said in a statement.
Outside of the company, Still served as chairman of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) in 2013, becoming only the second woman in over a century to hold that position. She also testified before Congress on housing finance issues and currently chairs the MBA Opens Doors Foundation, which provides housing assistance to families with critically ill children.
She will remain active in the housing sector through her board positions at Chimera Investment Corporation and Enact Holdings, Inc., as well as her involvement in housing-related organizations. Eric Hart, who became president and CEO of Pulte Financial Services in 2023, will continue to lead the business.
Newrez chief commercial officer
Meanwhile, Newrez has brought on Leslie Gillin (pictured right) as chief commercial officer (CCO). In this role, she will lead the company’s commercial strategy across marketing, product expansion, customer experience, brand development, and strategic partnerships.
Gillin brings experience from prior roles at Bank of America, Citi, and JPMorgan Chase, where she served as President of Chase Cobrand Cards and chief marketing officer. Most recently, she was chief growth officer at fintech firm Pagaya.