 (1).png)
News:
Owners Developers & Managers
Posted: December 11, 2015
Nard joins Citizens Bank as president of mortgage
Chris Nard, Citizens BankProvidence, 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.
MORE FROM Owners Developers & Managers
Routine Properties acquires Bristol Business Park at 383 Middle St. - 406,665 s/f industrial campus
Bristol, CT Routine Properties, a boutique real estate development and investment firm specializing in industrial assets throughout the Northeast, has acquired the Bristol Business Park, a 406,665 s/f industrial campus located at 383 Middle St.
.png)
Columns and Thought Leadership
Retail infill strategy to activate Pawtucket’s Conant Thread District - by Gaetan Kashala
Until recently, the Conant Thread District consisted of approximately 150 acres of underutilized industrial land spanning Pawtucket and Central Falls. Today, the area is one of the most significant
Florida ruling raises bar for condo terminations and buyouts - by Michael Karsch
On October 14, 2025, in a landmark decision with significant implications for the Florida real estate market, the Supreme Court of Florida formally denied Two Roads Development’s (TRD Biscayne LLC) petition for review in its long-running case against unit owners of Biscayne 21,
IREM president’s message: Our new reality - Staying ahead of supply chain delays - by Yoany Vargas
Supply chain delays are slowing construction, ratcheting up operating costs, and extending turnover timelines across Greater Boston, directly reducing revenue and increasing the workload for multifamily and
Revitalized Town Centers: Retail??? - by Carol Todreas
It is now widely accepted that customers want to shop in person at physical stores. Brands know that they do better business in a physical store than just on line so they want to open stores. Demand for retail space by digital merchants, local entrepreneurs, and newly developed national chains