James Dietz
About James Dietz
James Dietz serves as the Senior Vice President of Residential Compliance at Redwood Trust, Inc. He has extensive experience in compliance and risk analysis, having held various positions in the mortgage industry since 2008.
Current Role at Redwood Trust
James Dietz serves as the Senior Vice President of Residential Compliance at Redwood Trust, Inc. He has held this position since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing compliance within the residential sector, ensuring that all operations align with regulatory standards and internal policies.
Previous Experience in Compliance and Risk Analysis
Prior to his current role, James Dietz worked at Redwood Trust, Inc. as Vice President of Mortgage Compliance and Quality Control from 2019 to 2022. He also served as Manager of Mortgage Compliance and Quality Control at the same company from 2013 to 2022. His earlier experience includes roles as a Credit Risk Analyst and Training Specialist at Allonhill, where he worked from 2010 to 2012.
Background in Loan Resolution and Default Management
James Dietz has a background in loan resolution and default management. He worked as a Loan Resolution Counselor at Aurora Loan Services from 2008 to 2010. Additionally, he served as a Default Management Analyst at SLS for six months in 2013, focusing on managing defaulted loans.
Educational Background
James Dietz studied at Metropolitan State University of Denver, where he pursued degrees in Business and Criminal Justice. His education spanned from 2004 to 2007. He also attended CSU Global Campus and completed his high school education at Eaglecrest High School.
Early Career Experience
Before entering the compliance and risk analysis field, James Dietz worked as a Ramp Agent for United Airlines from 2007 to 2008. His early career included various roles at Allonhill, where he gained experience in training and credit risk analysis.