Dana Peznowski

Chief Risk Officer & General Counsel @Towne Mortgage Company

Troy, MI, US

Provide subject matter expertise with respect to federal and state laws and regulations impacting mortgage originations and mortgage servicing • Responsible for company-wide state licensing and insuring matters • Actively monitors the risk-taking activities and risk exposure to ensure the company’s risk management policies and strategies are in compliance with applicable regulations, the company’s strategic objectives and the Board of Directors’ risk appetite• Works with senior management in making strategic decisions and planning, seeking to optimize risks in the organization.• Responsible for the leadership, governance and management necessary to identify, evaluate, mitigate and monitor risks throughout the company. • Responsible for all risk reporting to the Board Committee.• Development of a robust Compliance Management System including compliance training, testing and monitoring. • Facilitating regulatory examination and due diligence responses• Revamp and maintaining the company’s Credit Committee and established third party originator approval and oversight functions.• Manage the company’s legal matters as well as company’s outside counsel • Advising executive management and Board of Directors on legal matters• Draft and review department and company-wide policies, procedures and documents.• Create and oversee BSA/AML Program as appointed BSA/AML Compliance Officer• Oversight of third-party service provider due diligence program • Examining and creating draft legal agreements, such as employment agreements and compensation plans • Working as a members of the Executive Committee to further advance the growth and strategic model of the company

Oakland University

Bachelor's Degree, Marketing & Management

University of Detroit Mercy School of Law

Juris Doctor, Law

Western Michigan University

Business Administration