Gateway First Bank taps mortgage vet to lead its Treasury management unit

The exec will help Gateway launch its Treasury management products and services

Gateway First Bank taps mortgage vet to lead its Treasury management unit

Mortgage lender Gateway First Bank has announced hiring industry veteran Joell Maddox to lead its Treasury management services.

In her new role, Maddox will direct Treasury management products and services. She will also manage relationships with correspondent banks, title companies, and commercial customers using Treasury management services.

“It is key we bring onto the Gateway First Bank team an accomplished leader in Treasury management to help launch our products and services to best serve our client relationships and grow new ones,” said Stephen Curry, chairman and CEO of Gateway. “Joell has had a very accomplished career in the financial institutions’ industry working with correspondent banks, and I look forward to her being a part of the successful culture and growth with Gateway First Bank.”

Maddox has more than 30 years of experience in the mortgage and correspondent banking industry. She has held senior leadership positions at Origin Bank, IndyMac Bank, Wells Fargo, Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, and Lomas Mortgage.

“I am thrilled to be joining the Gateway team,” Maddox said. “Gateway’s reputation for valuing the importance of relationships and strong focus on the consumer is very important to me. I am honored to be a part of their team and look forward to building relationships and having a long, successful career here.”