Nard joins Citizens Bank as president of mortgage

December 11, 2015 - Front Section
Christopher Nard, Citizens Bank Chris Nard, Citizens Bank

Providence, RI Citizens Bank has appointed Chris Nard as president of mortgage. Nard, a mortgage industry veteran with 30 years of experience, previously served as president and COO for Old Republic International Corporation (ORI). Nard is responsible for managing mortgage operations, sales and technology teams. He succeeds Cheryl Nolda, who is leaving the company at the end of the year after five years with Citizens. Nard will report to Brad Conner, vice chairman and head of consumer banking.

“Our mortgage offering is a strategic priority for Citizens and we are pleased to welcome an industry veteran like Chris to help us continue to grow this important part of our business,”  Conner said. “Chris’s extensive background and prior experience leading large organizations makes him a great fit for Citizens and our executive leadership team. We thank Cheryl for her leadership in growing the mortgage business over the past five years and wish her well.”

While working at ORI Nard also served as chairman and CEO for the Republic Mortgage Insurance Company. In total, Nard spent more than 18 years with ORI.

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