SingleSource’s Dean Kelker To Retire

Industry titan Dean Kelker will retire from his role as senior vice president and chief risk officer of SingleSource Property Solutions.

Kelker, who spent more than ten years at SingleSource over the span of a 40-year career, will officially retire Dec. 31.

“Dean has had an enormous impact on the mortgage business during his 39-year career, and we are grateful to have had him on our team,” SingleSource Chairman Brian Uffelman said. “Whether it has been leading industry process changes or helping guide regulatory changes on Capitol Hill, Dean’s work will continue to influence the mortgage industry for years to come.”

Kelker has been a leading figure in the appraisal industry, well known for his involvement in valuation regulation.

As a board member of the Real Estate Valuation Advocacy Association (REVAA), and previously its president, he worked on key legislative efforts.

Prior to joining SingleSource, Kelker served in executive roles in various real estate finance areas, including managing risks for lenders and a mortgage insurer, as well as performed mortgage default investigations for a due diligence firm.

“Dean has been nothing short of a titan in the industry, and to say his impact at SingleSource is immeasurable would be an understatement,” said Brian Cullen, CEO of SingleSource. “His accomplishments have been many, but his biggest impact and lasting legacy will be for the many he mentored at all levels within SingleSource. We are all better for having known and worked with him, and he will truly be missed.”