loanDepot, Inc. announced it has promoted veteran mortgage leader Alec Hanson to serve as its chief marketing officer, effective immediately. Hanson, who joined loanDepot in 2011 and currently serves as the company's senior vice president of production for the West division, brings nearly two decades of sales and production experience to the role. As CMO, Hanson will lead a consolidated marketing team, overseeing the development of brand, digital marketing, and organic and digital lead generation campaigns that drive awareness and revenue growth while differentiating loanDepot's marketing engine as a competitive advantage for loan originators.

Hanson will also be responsible for the company's originator-led field-level marketing capabilities. Hanson's impressive career as an originator began in 2004 when he was named Rookie of the Year by Scotsman's Guide. He received HousingWire's Rising Star award three times, in 2017, 2019 and 2021, and is the author of “Bypassed: A Modern Guide for Local Mortgage Pros Left Behind by the Digital Customer” and loanDepot's “Modern Lending Playbook,” both of which aim to equip, train, and evolve the traditional mortgage professional's skill sets into the modern era.

An industry thought leader with a strong entrepreneurial spirit and deep digital expertise, his “Modern Lending” podcast has emerged as an industry go-to, while his new “The Bright Side” digital newscast seeks to motivate and inspire the industry with good news and humor. Hanson will play a critical role in advancing the company's Vision 2025 strategic plan, including driving purchase volume with an expanded emphasis on serving first-time homebuyers and diverse communities, as well as supporting profitable, growth-generating initiatives such as the Company's recently launched HELOC product. With his social media savvy and industry expertise, Hanson understands the evolution of today's homebuyers and is poised to disrupt the traditional mortgage marketing mindset as he works to further differentiate loanDepot in the minds of its many stakeholders.

A native of Southern California, Hanson earned his bachelor's degree in business management and urban development from the University of California, Berkeley.