Union Home Mortgage Appoints New Chief Legal Officer

Ann Aber joins the company after 6-year tenure at JOANN Inc.

STRONGSVILLE, Ohio, Oct. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Union Home Mortgage (UHM), a high-growth independent mortgage banking company with a world-class culture, announced today the appointment of a new Chief Legal Officer. Ann Aber, who has been practicing law for over 20 years, has joined the mortgage lender after over six years at JOANN, Inc.

In her new role as Union Home's Chief Legal Officer, Aber will help mitigate risk and moderate growth strategy as the company expands, both in lending and in personnel.

"I'm grateful for this opportunity to learn about a new industry and take on new challenges," said Aber. "Union Home Mortgage is in an exciting phase of development, and I look forward to being part of that process."

Aber's previous role at JOANN, Inc. saw her in a combined capacity as Executive Vice President, Chief Legal & Human Resources Officer; and while at JOANN, Aber led JOANN through an IPO and two Chapter 11 bankruptcies, while also overseeing the Company's human resources, corporate communications, charitable partnerships, customer care, ESG and diversity & inclusion efforts.

Outside of her legal career, Aber is passionate about giving back to her community and is currently serving on the Board of the Greater Cleveland Sports Commission and the Board of Visitors for her alma mater, Cleveland State University's College of Law. She also serves as a frequent speaker on various topics including corporate governance, legal operations, and women's leadership. In 2023, Aber was inducted into the Cleveland State University College of Law Hall of Fame, and she was also named one of the school's Alumni of the Year in 2022. In 2021, Aber was named a Notable General Counsel by Crain's Cleveland Business.

Aber resides in Lakewood, Ohio with her husband and three children.

"On behalf of all our Partners, I want to welcome Ann to Union Home Mortgage," said Bill Cosgrove, CEO. "Ann is extremely talented at what she does, and we are lucky to have her join our team."

About Union Home Mortgage 

Union Home Mortgage Corp. (UHM) is a high-growth, full-service retail, wholesale, and consumer direct independent mortgage banking company with branches across the U.S. in 48 states + D.C. UHM is an in-house loan servicer offering world-class customer service through high touch communication & technology. A privately held family business, with a collaborative culture that stands out in the mortgage industry, UHM Partners (employees) are guided by a Code of Conduct that emphasizes respect, open communication, and accountability. All these principles translate to industry-leading customer retention and satisfaction. Some honors include being one of USA Today's Top Workplaces and an Eleven-Year Northeast Ohio Top Workplace. Learn more at www.uhm.com.

SOURCE Union Home Mortgage