Christy Soukhamneut Joins Stockton Mortgage as Chief Strategy Officer

Stockton Mortgage announced the appointment of Christy Soukhamneut as its new Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer this week. Soukhamneut brings more than two decades of executive leadership experience from her previous roles at independent mortgage banks, banks, and credit unions. Her prior positions include leadership roles at University Federal Credit Union, Texas Capital Bank, and Flagstar Bank. She also continues her work as a principal and senior advisor with STRATMOR Group, where she advises mortgage and technology companies on strategic growth, operational transformation, and innovation. Soukhamneut is also actively involved in industry development, serving on the board of directors for the Texas Mortgage Bankers Association and contributing to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s Residential Future Leaders Program.

In her new capacity at Stockton Mortgage, Soukhamneut will collaborate with company leaders to enhance collaboration, streamline processes, boost efficiency, and spearhead innovation aimed at supporting the company's sustained growth. She shared in an interview with HousingWire that she was recruited for the position after a sabbatical where she evaluated the future direction of the mortgage industry and identified forward-thinking companies. Soukhamneut noted the current period as one of the most rapid changes the industry has encountered, citing regulatory shifts, advancements in AI, and the "lock-in effect" as significant factors.

Soukhamneut highlighted that many companies discuss these industry challenges using buzzwords but fail to implement concrete actions. She expressed admiration for Stockton Mortgage's leadership, particularly David Stockton, the sole owner, describing the company as being in a strong financial position to make necessary investments. Her initial focus in the new role will be on leveraging the company's current strengths to navigate these industry transformations effectively. The company stated that Soukhamneut's expertise is expected to drive significant advancements in Stockton Mortgage's strategic initiatives and innovative endeavors.