UWM is pleased to congratulate Kirstin Hammond, executive vice president of capital markets, and Barbara Yolles, chief strategy officer and chief marketing officer, for being named Elite Women in Mortgage 2015 by Mortgage Professional America magazine.

The list recognizes 50 of the nation’s top women mortgage professionals who have made significant contributions to the mortgage lending industry.

Hammond, a mortgage industry veteran with more than 25 years in the business, continues to collaborate with leaders inside and outside of UWM to keep the creative wheel spinning. Kirstin utilized her strong partnerships and industry ties with investors to expand warehouse delivery options and strengthen these very important relationships.

Yolles leads all marketing, communications and strategic growth initiatives for the company, including all new branding for the 1,200-person company, which is growing at an explosive rate. With more than 25 years of experience in advertising and marketing, Barbara is one of the mortgage industry’s foremost visionaries in developing game-changing solutions that drive business success.

“Kirstin and Barbara have been major impact players for our company’s success, as we’ve rapidly and steadily grown our business,” said Mat Ishbia, president and CEO of UWM. “Their passion for excellence continues to elevate our presence in the market, locally and nationally, and we are very fortunate to have them as members of the UWM family.”