EPM promotes Anjanette Valenta to chief people officer

Equity Prime Mortgage (EPM) announced on Wednesday the promotion of Anjanette Valenta to chief people officer. Valenta, who most recently held the role of senior vice president of people operations, has been with the company since September 2024.

“Anjanette’s leadership has been transformational in a very short period of time,” said Eddy Perez Jr., CEO of EPM. “She has elevated our people strategy, strengthened our culture, and built programs that ensure EPM continues to be a place where professionals thrive. Promoting her to chief people officer is both a recognition of what she has achieved and a commitment to the future we are building together.”

Valenta has over two decades of human resources experience and began her career in the mortgage industry as human resources manager, shared services, at Ameriquest Mortgage Co., according to her LinkedIn profile.

Valenta has also held roles, including senior vice president of human resources at Banc of California, as well as run her own business called Valenta HR Consulting.

“I am honored to step into the role of chief people officer at EPM,” Valenta said. “In just one year, I’ve seen how powerful this organization’s mission is, and I am excited to continue building a culture where people feel empowered, supported and inspired to give their very best.”

Valenta holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology and social behavior with a minor in management from the University of California, Irvine, and she earned a certificate in Executive Education, Leading Change and Organizational Renewal from Stanford University.

Christopher Gordon, chief operating officer of EPM, added, “Over the past year, Anjanette has been an amazing addition to EPM. She approaches every challenge with a strategic mindset and a deep care for people. Her promotion to chief people officer is well deserved, and I have no doubt she will continue to raise the bar for what great people leadership looks like at EPM.”