MPA Hot 100 2014: Scott Gordon

Scott Gordon's Hot 100 profile

By Ryan Smith

20 Dec 2013

Name: Scott Gordon

HOT 100: Scott Gordon, founder and CEO of Open Mortgage, has made technology an indispensable part of his business. A self-described "software engineer who kept starting companies on the side," Gordon told MPA, "I can’t help pulling technology into any company I do. Technology is never an answer unto itself, but it’s a way to take a business to the next level." Gordon has a passion for sharing his high-tech tips with other mortgage professionals, making weekly coaching videos for his loan officers and writing a book, "Social Media for Loan Officers."

Current: Owner & CEO, Open Mortgage, LLC (since January 2003)
Previous: Co-Founder and Chairman, Green City Finance, LLC (June 2009) Investor, Vumasco (2007-2008) Angel Investor, HelioVolt (2001-2008) Lead Investo, Interim CEO, CreditMinders.com (2001-2002) Lead Investor, Integratus (June 1998-July 2002) Founder & CEO, Brava Services, LLC (1993-2002) Software Engineer/Project Manager, Veritas Software (1992-1999) Co-Founder, C.A.R.E. Solutions Inc. (April 1988-December 1989) Co-Founder, G-Cube, Inc. (1986-1987)
ACHIEVEMENTS/RECOGNITIONS He authored the book “Social Media for Loan Officers”
AFFILIATIONS: Volunteer Pyro Tech, Wolf Stuntworks, Inc. (since June 2005) Investor, Open Lending, Inc. (since 2001) Texas Mortgage Bankers Association (TMBA) National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association (NRMLA)
EDUCATION: BSE-Software Engineering, Arizona State University (1979-1982)
Current Town	Austin, Texas