BankSouth Mortgage names Erin Dee chief innovation officer

• Erin Dee has been appointed senior vice president and chief innovation officer at BankSouth Mortgage.
• Dee will lead initiatives focused on AI, workflow modernization, enterprise transformation, and customer experience.
• BankSouth Mortgage aims to grow its annual mortgage production from $1 billion to over $2 billion.
• Dee has over 20 years of experience in the mortgage industry, including previous COO roles.
• She previously served as president of the Texas Mortgage Bankers Association.

BankSouth Mortgage announced the appointment of Erin Dee as its new senior vice president and chief innovation officer. In this role, Dee will spearhead initiatives related to artificial intelligence, workflow modernization, enterprise transformation, and enhancing customer experience.

The company has set an ambitious goal to increase its annual mortgage production from $1 billion to more than $2 billion, and Dee's leadership is seen as crucial to achieving this growth.

Dee brings extensive experience to the position, with over two decades in the mortgage industry. Her background includes significant leadership roles, such as chief operating officer at InterLinc Mortgage and LoanPeople. She also has a strong industry presence, having served as president of the Texas Mortgage Bankers Association and holding positions on various industry boards.

Kim Nelson, CEO of BankSouth Mortgage, expressed confidence in Dee's ability to execute strategy, citing her operational experience and forward-thinking approach. David Holmes, COO, highlighted Dee's proven track record in improving organizational operations and scalability.

The appointment is part of BankSouth Mortgage's strategic effort to build the necessary operational and technological infrastructure to support its future expansion plans.