Fontaine will also continue to serve as chief operating offer. When he joined Plaza in 2004, Fontaine served as chief financial officer and was later elevated to COO in 2018.

“Jeff has been a major contributor to Plaza’s success, in up cycles and down, and a proven leader who always puts the client’s experience first,” Parra said. “Jeff has helped establish Plaza as a destination employer for seasoned sales professionals looking for stability and opportunity, especially in this challenging market. I can think of no better way to start the new year than by announcing Jeff’s well-earned promotion and also welcoming him as a shareholder of Plaza Home Mortgage along with James Cutri, Mike and myself.”

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