Aklero Risk Analytics Inc., a provider of mortgage quality control software and services via automated data and document validity assurance, has promoted Craig Riddell to Senior Vice President, Client Solutions. Riddell previously was Aklero’s Vice President of Product Management and Client Relations.

“Aklero’s 500% growth is in large part due to Craig’s significant knowledge of the mortgage industry and his ability to translate client needs and market demand into value added solutions for our customers.” said Brian K. Fitzpatrick, Chief Executive Officer at Aklero. “His performance speaks volumes about how clients see us and about his role in earning their trust.”

Riddell is a real estate finance industry veteran with more than 20 years of experience at prominent mortgage and title companies. He has distinguished himself as a leader in retail, correspondent and wholesale positions, and was a past nominee for the NAMB Broker of the Year award.

Riddell has managed successful operations at every stage of  the residential mortgage process. He has been responsible for developing new products and penetrating new vertical markets including the introduction and roll out of Aklero’s Q-Close Mortgage Quality Control Platform.

Riddell is known for his marketing and product development creativity and organizational leadership. He continues to address industry professionals at conferences and other events around the U.S. Riddell serves on the Wealth Advisory Board of a prominent investment firm.