Chris Wandel

Chris Wandel is an accomplished professional in the field of strategy and analytics, currently serving as AVP of Strategic Initiatives at Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation since August 2020. In this role, Chris has successfully partnered with Closing and Post Closing teams to create a comprehensive analytical view of operations while managing a team of five analysts to establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and standardize reporting. Prior experience includes positions at Mr. Cooper as Senior Principal of Strategy and Analytics, where Chris led junior SQL data analysts and developed dashboards to enhance organizational planning, and as a Business Consultant at Alvarez & Marsal, focusing on ERP evaluation and solution development. Earlier roles include Strategic Analyst at Bank of America, where Chris mapped SQL databases for acquisitions, and Database Analyst at FDIC Subsidiary Management, managing reverse mortgage pipelines. Chris's career began as a Business Analyst at EDS and is backed by a Bachelor's degree in Finance from the University of Southern Indiana.