Evergreen Home Loans Appoints Dan Richards as Chief Strategy Officer to Drive Strategic Growth

BELLEVUE, Wash., Jan. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ --  Evergreen Home Loans® today announced the appointment of Dan Richards as Chief Strategy Officer. Richards brings two decades of executive leadership experience across mortgage, fintech, and technology, with a proven record of building profitable lending channels, driving successful growth, and modernizing operations. 

In his new role, Richards will shape Evergreen's long-term growth strategy, including business diversification through new channels and strategic acquisition. Drawing on a fintech background at the intersection of technology and mortgage origination, he will also architect Evergreen's people-powered AI strategy, positioning the company at the forefront of intelligent lending.

Richards previously served as President of Flyhomes Mortgage and Senior Vice President of Home Loans at SoFi, following a decade-long tenure as Executive Vice President at Academy Mortgage. His background also includes strategic roles at Google, Microsoft, and Nokia. 

"Dan brings a rare blend of strategic vision and operational execution," said Don Burton, President & CEO of Evergreen Home Loans.

"He has successfully scaled organizations, built high-performing channels, and delivered measurable results. His experience will accelerate our growth and strengthen Evergreen's position in the market."

"Evergreen is exceptionally well positioned for the years ahead, with a clear vision for how it will grow and evolve," said Dan Richards.

"I'm excited to help expand new channels, strengthen our strategic roadmap, and implement a people-powered AI strategy that makes the mortgage experience faster and more reliable.

We're hiring! Evergreen is actively seeking branch managers and loan officers in select markets. To learn more about joining our award-winning culture, visit our careers page.

About Evergreen Home Loans®
Headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, Evergreen Home Loans™ is a full-service direct lender with a robust presence across the United States. We're licensed in 30 states and have more than 56 branch locations. For over 38 years, we've focused on one thing: helping people achieve homeownership. We offer a variety of loan types, including FHA, VA, Conventional, Jumbo, USDA, refinancing, and construction loans, while delivering On Time and As Promised®. Our commitment extends beyond transactions; we believe our solutions provide financial stability and contribute to the creation of generational wealth for the communities we serve. Learn more at www.evergreenhomeloans.com. Evergreen Home Loans is a registered trade name of Evergreen Moneysource Mortgage Company® NMLS ID 3182. Visit www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org/ for licensing information.

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