Gary Ferguson brings enterprise application development experience in the mortgage industry
Class Appraisal, a provider of real estate asset valuation and appraisal management products to the residential mortgage industry, has named Gary Ferguson as chief technology officer.
Ferguson brings more than 25 years of software engineering experience to the role. He previously served as chief technology officer for Centric Technology Solutions, gaining experience in lean agile methodologies and an extensive background in user experience and interaction design.
“The valuation space is ready for a new era of innovation, and Gary is the perfect executive to lead us on our trailblazing journey,” Class Appraisal President John Fraas said. “With his experience in systems integration, automation, and business process management, he will allow us to create a frictionless appraisal experience for our clients through technological innovation – all with the goal of creating long-term solutions for increased borrower satisfaction.”
In his new role, Ferguson will work closely with customers, partners, and internal stakeholders to help define the company’s technology strategy and development roadmap. His experience includes more than years in enterprise application development, mostly in the mortgage industry. Ferguson is also proficient in multiple technology stacks and development methodologies.
“I’m very impressed with the vision the Class Appraisal leadership team has shared with me,” Ferguson said. “Complacence is not an option in our space. Class Appraisal understands that it’s all about innovation and optimization, realizing efficiency gains both internally and across platforms to create a better experience for our clients and their customers. As valuation providers, we can have a huge impact if we leverage the right technology. I plan to make certain that we do.”
