Multifamily financing firm Walker & Dunlop has appointed former Fannie Mae executive Kelly Mitchell to the role of managing director, which focuses on driving outreach to the firm’s foreign and domestic clients. She will be based in the company’s headquarters in Bethesda, Md.

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“We are thrilled to welcome Kelly, who has extensive experience interfacing with institutional clients and structuring large volumes of complex loan originations,” said Don King, executive vice president and multifamily finance group head at Walker & Dunlop. “She has established long-standing relationships with multifamily borrowers throughout the industry and has unique experience that includes developing new lending products and training programs for origination teams. Her background fits perfectly with our focus on institutional borrowers, excellent client service, and talent development.”