Adam Kessler, SVP, Strategic Market Development
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Adam Kessler is senior vice president, strategic market development for Guild Mortgage. He is a standout industry leader who has always placed importance on helping others become their best selves by focusing on professional and personal development.
Adam believes in giving back to communities and assisting those in need. “Inspiring Hope, Delivering Dreams, and Building Prosperity” wasn’t just a tagline at Academy Mortgage; they made it their mission. Academy Mortgage existed to make homeownership a reality for as many individuals as possible.
Adam served as the CEO of Academy Mortgage from 2016-2019. In 2019, he took on the role as chairman of the board and reassumed the role of CEO in 2023. The retail lending assets of Academy Mortgage were acquired by Guild Mortgage in 2024.