California MBA calls Paul Gigliotti new CEO when Susan Milazzo retires
In her role as CEO, Milazzo devoted her career to promoting growth, education and advocacy within the state of the State’s real estate financing industry. Under her leadership, the association has strengthened its role as a vote of mortgage banking in California.
“It has been my honor to serve as CEO for the California MBA for more than 20 years, and I am very proud of the power and resilience of the organization. Due to the highlights and lows of the market cycle, this association has remained strong in its dedication to represent and support the California Real Estate Finance industry.” “Paul will bring his passion for expanding the foundation that I have built to elevate the California MBA and to offer new opportunities for members and our partners.”
Gigliotti is an experienced mortgage leader with more than 20 years of experience in the financial services and technology industry. He has held executive functions for multiple mortgage providers, growing credit platforms while streamlining internal and external operational processes. He has been served on the California MBA board of directors since 2020.
“During my career, or the construction of lenders such as such as Toppass on education by ASHor stimulating innovation in technology with Cautious AIMy focus has always been on strengthening our industry and the people who make it work. Steping in this role is an opportunity to bring those experiences together in the service of our members, “said Gigliotti.” Susan has built up an incredible basis of advocacy and leadership, and I am looking forward to continuing that inheritance to ensure that the California MBA remains a familiar voice and a lively community for all of us. “
In a recent episode of The Housingwire Daily Podcast, Gigliotti described his vision to integrate his experience with both technology and loans. “I understand the challenges of lenders. I often can immediately place myself back in the seat of being a COO or even when I started in the mortgage lending industry as an originator. I’ve also touched on the innovation of solution providers as well. And while being associated with the California MBA, the importance of strong advocacy. So My Goal is to Unify Those Perspectives, to Strengthen the Community of the California MBA and the Positioning of the California MBA as a Trusted Voice for Our Industry. ”
