Kate Johnson
About Kate Johnson
Kate Johnson serves as the Executive Director of Underwriting Process Management at Chase, a position she has held since 2014. With extensive experience in mortgage operations and underwriting, she has worked for various financial institutions, including Sutherland Global Services, Etrade, and JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Work at Chase
Kate Johnson has been serving as the Executive Director of Underwriting Process Management at Chase since 2014. In this role, she oversees the underwriting processes and ensures efficient operations within the organization. Her tenure at Chase has spanned over 10 years, during which she has contributed to the development and implementation of underwriting strategies that align with the company's goals. The position is based in the Phoenix, Arizona area.
Previous Experience in Mortgage Operations
Prior to her current role at Chase, Kate Johnson held various positions in the mortgage operations sector. She worked at Sutherland Global Services as Director of BSFI - Mortgage Operations from 2009 to 2011, and at Etrade as Director of Mortgage Underwriting and Operations from 2005 to 2009. Additionally, she served as Vice President - Director of Underwriting at PNC from 2011 to 2013, and held a position at GMAC Mortgage focusing on Automated Underwriting Integration from 2004 to 2005.
Education and Expertise
Kate Johnson has a diverse educational background. She studied Nursing at Carrington College, where she earned an Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN). She also holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Management, and Operations from DeVry University. Furthermore, she achieved a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) with a focus on Human Resources Management and Services from Keller Graduate School of Management.
Background in Underwriting Services
Kate Johnson has extensive experience in underwriting services, having worked at Radian as Director of Underwriting Services from 1998 to 2004. Her career in this field has provided her with a strong foundation in underwriting practices and management, contributing to her expertise in the mortgage industry. She also held a position at JPMorgan Chase & Co. as Executive Director-Midwest Regional Underwriting for a year in 2013-2014.