Celink parent adds former Ginnie Mae exec to its board of directors

Lansing, Michigan-based Peer Advisors, the parent company of reverse mortgage servicer Celink, announced on Thursday the appointment of Leslie Meaux Pordzik as an “independent representative” on the company’s board of directors.

Pordzik most recently served as senior vice president for the Office of Issuer and Portfolio Management at Ginnie Mae. She retired from the government-owned corporation on Dec. 27. Her latest move marks a new chapter in a 36-year career in the mortgage finance industry.

Pordzik spent 13 years at Ginnie Mae. She oversaw more than 400 mortgage-backed securities (MBS) issuers during her tenure while aiming to modernize compliance and monitoring profiles. She also played a role in introducing the Issuer Operational Performance Profile, which was effectively Ginnie Mae’s first scorecard.

“Ms. Pordzik brings a wealth of experience in the areas of housing finance and federal operations to the organization,” Peer Advisors said in its announcement of the move. “Ms. Pordzik will advise Peer Advisors and Celink on all operational and corporate matters.”

Marion McDougall, chairman of Peer Advisors and CEO of Celink, lauded Pordzik’s addition to the organization as it navigates the intersection between government and financial services dynamics.

“We are pleased to welcome Leslie to the Peer Advisors Board,” McDougall said. “Leslie’s deep background in financial services and government operations will be invaluable to Peer Advisors and Celink as we continue to expand our client base and continue our mission of service to customers.”

Ted Tozer, who served as Ginnie Mae president during the Obama administration, lauded Pordzik’s work upon her retirement from the government-owned company.

“Leslie not only cared deeply about Ginnie Mae’s success but also about the broader housing finance industry,” he said. “She was a dedicated leader and will be missed by all who had the privilege of working with her.”