HUB STAGE: Philadelphia in Depth

LodeStar Software Solutions

Jim Paolino is the CEO of LodeStar. Over the course of his career, he has been honored with several industry awards, including National Mortgage Professional’s 40 Most Influential Mortgage Professionals Under 40 (2016, 2017 and 2020) and Housing Wire’s 2021 Rising Stars. Paolino is also frequently quoted in the mortgage media on technology trends as they relate to compliance, operational efficiency and sales growth. He has presented at the MBA Annual Convention and Expo; RESPRO conferences and more. He has authored or been a source for dozens of mortgage and title publications, including Rob Chrisman’s Blog, MBA NewsLink, National Mortgage News, Housing Wire, MReport, Scotsman Guide ALTA’s Title News. And he has been a guest on leading industry podcasts such as Lykken on Lending and Shred Media’s Shred Show. Paolino is deeply involved in the entrepreneurial community as a whole. He is a recent graduate of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business Program and a current member of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO). Jim also mentors local aspiring entrepreneurs at Drexel and Lehigh Universities.

Chief Strategic Officer & Executive Vice President, WebMax

Kelcey Brown, a US Navy veteran, boasts over 15 years in the Real Estate and Mortgage technology industry. As the co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer at WebMax, he has played a pivotal role in shaping the company's success. Kelcey's journey from a support role at ScreenDreamer to Senior Success Manager earned him the industry's respect. His exceptional contributions have been recognized with awards like the 2017 National Mortgage Professionals Magazine "40 under 40" and the 2019 Mortgage Luminary by Progress In Lending Magazine. Kelcey's strategic prowess and dedication continue to drive innovation in the industry.

Chief Executive Officer, Absolute Home Mortgage Corp.

Matthew VanFossen is a successful entrepreneur and the CEO of the Absolute Home Mortgage Corporation, a mid-size Independent Mortgage Banker located in Fairfield, NJ. He is also the CEO of Mortgage Automation Technologies, a financial technology provider specializing in consumer mortgage technology. VanFossen has been a driving force in the Mortgage industry and is a respected figure in the community. He is the president of the New Jersey Mortgage Bankers Association and the Vice President and board member of directors for the Community Home Lenders of America.