Renee Lester

Renee Lester is a seasoned compliance and mortgage professional with extensive experience in the financial services industry. Currently serving as Compliance Manager at Waterstone Mortgage Corporation since January 2023, Renee previously held the position of TRID/Compliance Manager at FirstBank, contributing to a financial institution with over $11 billion in total assets. Other roles include Mortgage Loan Underwriter at GMFS Mortgage, Client Advocate - Processing Manager at Angel Oak Home Loans LLC, and SR. Vice President – Mortgage Risk and QC Manager at First Bank and Trust. With earlier experience as Vice President/Operations Manager in the Mortgage Division at Hancock Whitney and as an Underwriter at Realty Mortgage Corporation, Renee has a strong background in underwriting and operations management. Educational qualifications include attendance at the University of South Alabama.