About Troy Kennedy
"I work every day for our customers’ and employees’ success."
Seasoned Executive with three decades experience structuring, growing and running large-scale organizations. Unique cross-functional expertise of core business operations, technology, finance, sales, and marketing. Renowned ability to capitalize on rapid change-driven opportunities. Passionate commitment to drive positive disruptive improvements in the Lending industry. Education includes BSBA in Finance and Real Estate, MBA in Entrepreneurship from Babson, and Executive Innovation Strategy with Artificial Intelligence from Harvard Business School.
Experience
- Wells Fargo Home Mortgage: AVP, Mortgage Retail Sales Manager, 2003-2023
- MetLife Investors: VP, Head of eBusiness and Marketing Strategy, 2000-2003
- USAtalks.com: Chief Operating Officer, 1998-2000
- Global House: Chief Operating Officer, 1996-1998
Education
- Harvard Business School: Innovation Strategy with Artificial Intelligence, 2023
- Babson / FW Olin Graduate School of Business: MBA in Entrepreneurship, 1994-1996
- Universite De Lausanne, Switzerland: Masters in International Business, 1993
- University of Florida: BSBA, Dual Majors in Finance and Real Estate, 1986-1991
Awards
- CEO of the Year 2023 Finalist, SDBJ
- Feature Article Series, National Mortgage Professional
- Member, Association of Independent Mortgage Experts
- Affiliate Member, National Association of Home Builders
- Affiliate Member, National Association of Realtors, VAREP
- Ambassador, Chamber of Commerce Defense/Veteran/Military Board
- Philanthropic Partner, Habitat for Humanity
"Troy's vision of Lending's future is light years ahead."
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"Troy really gets it; his vision of Lending’s future is light years ahead. He understands what we are doing with Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Process Automation, Blockchain, and Digital Personalized Assistance. His strategies make LoanWorks an ideal Broker Partner."
Pavan Agarwal, CEO
Sun West Mortgage Company
"Thank you for listening to our needs, caring about us, and building the business we’ve always hoped for. This is unbelievably easier, I make more commission, I have recurring income, and life is now stress-free. Appreciate you! "
Shawn McWilliams
Loan Officer
"Troy is a rare CEO, motivated by compassion and care, putting customers and employees first - in the Company design and in daily execution. He genuinely lives and breathes the Vison and Values to create financial security for everyone involved."
Kyle Thomas, Advisor
Former Head of AI at Intel