Mike Robar

Mike Robar is an experienced professional in mortgage operations and compliance, currently serving as Director of Mortgage Operations and Senior Vice President at Santander since August 2011. Robar leads an operational control oversight group focused on identifying risks and communicating issues to senior management. Previous roles include Director of Mortgage Operations Control at Sovereign Bank, where similar responsibilities were managed, and Director of Compliance US Operations at Springleaf Financial Services, overseeing risk management and reporting functions. Other notable positions include Chief Credit Officer at NovaStar Mortgage and Director of Operational Risk Management at Freddie Mac, where Robar developed and implemented risk management strategies. Robar's career began at ITT Financial Services, progressing through various roles that emphasized leadership and operational efficiency. Robar holds a degree from Providence College, completed in 2000.