Embrace Home Loans has tapped Dawn Ryan (pictured) to head its newly opened retail branch in Newport, RI.

In her role as branch manager, Ryan will help Embrace Home Loans expand its presence in the state. She will continue to originate loans while leading a team of loan officers. The company said that it is actively recruiting mortgage professionals to add to the new branch and other locations across the country.

“We are embarking on a campaign to build Embrace Home Loans’ business in Rhode Island, a state where we are already very well known,” said Steve Adamo, president of national retail production. “It’s a natural step to take as we’re based in Middletown and have an extremely strong presence in the community. With a successful background in both real estate and mortgage lending, Dawn is the perfect person to lead the new branch.”