Patterson named president of Draper and Kramer Mortgage Corp.

DOWNERS GROVE - Draper and Kramer Mortgage Corp. recently announced that mortgage industry leader Matt Patterson has been promoted to president. Patterson, who has served as executive vice president of business development at the company for eight years, will assume his new role effective Feb. 1.

Since joining Draper and Kramer Mortgage Corp., Patterson has led loan production growth through recruiting, business development, third-party relationship building and technology expansion. He is a dedicated sales leader and mentor who shares techniques and strategies throughout the country. As president, he will continue to be one of the principal driving forces of the company's growth and innovation.

"I'm honored and thrilled to step into this position," said Patterson. "It's always been my passion to help this company continue to grow, along with our staff and systems, while offering the best experience possible for our loan officers and clients, and I look forward to building upon that work as president."

Patterson has more than 35 years of mortgage industry experience, including roles in loan processing, loan origination, marketing, management and executive leadership. Throughout his career, he has been known as a visionary across a range of business initiatives and has been a contributor to a variety of organizations, conferences and legislative efforts within the mortgage and real estate spheres.

Headquartered in Downers Grove, Ill., Draper and Kramer Mortgage Corp. serves homebuyers and homeowners throughout the nation and is expanding and recruiting from coast to coast.

"Matt has been an invaluable asset to our organization since he joined us in 2014," said Paul Lueken, CEO of Draper and Kramer Mortgage Corp. "As president, we are confident he will continue to power our future success through his leadership, expertise and vision."