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BAKERSFIELD, Calif., Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ Golden Empire Mortgage, Inc. (GEM) a respected lender in the mortgage industry for nearly 30 years, has announced the semi-retirement of President, Rick L. Roper. Current Executive Vice President of Production, Joe Ewens will succeed him. This change will be effective Feb. 16, 2021.
After 35-plus years as a top senior executive in the lending industry and nearly 20 years at GEM, Roper will move to a part-time capacity as GEM s Chief Strategy Administrator. Roper s desire to pursue semi-retirement catalyzed this change. He will remain a resource to GEM, sharing his expertise in management planning, growth opportunities, forecasting, and related initiatives. His continued participation will ensure a seamless transition of GEM leadership.