Michael Fontaine and Michelle Richardson of Plaza Home Mortgage

Plaza Home Mortgage made a pair of big moves to its executive team, naming Michael Fontaine as co-president — splitting the role with Kevin Parra — and Michelle Richardson as senior vice president and chief financial officer. Fontaine’s been with Plaza for 17 years and was the previous CFO, Richardson joined in 2019 with prior experience at loanDepot, Icon Residential and IMPAC Mortgage.

“The new leadership roles reflect Plaza’s strong growth and evolution. I’m especially pleased to recognize the impressive achievements of Mike Fontaine and look forward to his continued contributions,” said Parra, Plaza’s co-founder, CEO and chairman. Established in San Diego in 2000, the company offers Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, FHA, VA, USDA and reverse mortgage programs through its wholesale and correspondent lending channels.