EPM Promotes Anjanette Valenta to Chief People Officer

ATLANTA, Sept. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Equity Prime Mortgage (EPM) announced today the promotion of Anjanette Valenta to Chief People Officer after serving just one year as Senior Vice President, People Operations. The promotion reflects the significant impact Anjanette has already made on the organization and EPM's continued investment in people as its greatest asset.

"Anjanette's leadership has been transformational in a very short period of time," said Eddy Perez Jr., CEO of EPM. "She has elevated our people strategy, strengthened our culture, and built programs that ensure EPM continues to be a place where professionals thrive. Promoting her to Chief People Officer is both a recognition of what she has achieved and a commitment to the future we are building together."

Since joining EPM in September 2024, Anjanette has leveraged her more than 20 years of experience in human resources to design scalable HR infrastructure, talent acquisition strategies, leadership development initiatives, and comprehensive total rewards programs. Her work has played a critical role in advancing EPM's culture of empowerment and excellence, aligning directly with the company's mission to preserve, protect, and promote The American Gift.

Christopher Gordon, Chief Operating Officer of EPM, added: "Over the past year, Anjanette has been an amazing addition to EPM. She approaches every challenge with a strategic mindset and a deep care for people. Her promotion to Chief People Officer is well deserved, and I have no doubt she will continue to raise the bar for what great people leadership looks like at EPM."

About Anjanette Valenta

Anjanette Valenta is an accomplished leader with over two decades of human resources experience, bringing expertise across both public and private enterprises. She began her career in the mortgage industry and quickly rose to serve as a key member of executive teams, including her role as SVP, Human Resources at Banc of California and other financial service companies. Anjanette has successfully guided organizations through rapid growth, transformation, and regulatory complexity, and has also served as an independent consultant providing HR and organizational strategy to emerging companies.

Anjanette holds a B.A. in Psychology and Social Behavior with a minor in Management from the University of California, Irvine, and she earned a certificate in Executive Education, Leading Change and Organizational Renewal from Stanford University.

Beyond her impressive credentials, Anjanette is deeply passionate about leadership development and cultural advocacy, helping organizations achieve sustainable success through their people.

"I am honored to step into the role of Chief People Officer at EPM," Valenta said. "In just one year, I've seen how powerful this organization's mission is, and I am excited to continue building a culture where people feel empowered, supported, and inspired to give their very best."

About EPM

Equity Prime Mortgage (EPM) is a purpose-driven mortgage company focused on empowering families through responsible access to homeownership. EPM partners with brokers and community leaders nationwide to expand opportunity for first-time buyers, veterans, and underserved communities—because The American Gift should belong to everyone.

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SOURCE Equity Prime Mortgage