Open Leadership Team

Scott + Tana Gordon

FOUNDERS

Scott and Tana Gordon founded Open Mortgage in 2003 with a vision to empower the dream of homeownership and build a culture that would value people over profit. They’ve guided Open on a path to long-term, sustainable growth as a respected, national multi-channel lender. They’re actively involved in philanthropic work in Austin, Texas, the “weird” city they’ve called home for more than 20 years.

Brenda Hedeen

Brenda Hedeen

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Brenda is a skilled finance executive with a knack for strategic planning and financial analysis. She joined Open following executive roles at On Q Financial and Mann Mortgage.


Andrea Easter

Andrea Easter

CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER

Andrea is a strategic executive leading all compliance and risk management activities at Open. She has two decades of experience as a mortgage leader and state regulator.


Soctt Harkless

Scott Harkless

EVP – REVERSE MORTGAGES

Scott is a driven sales executive with more than two decades of experience in business development, joint-ventures, and origination at AAG, Bank of America, Merrill Lynch and Countrywide.

Greg Block

Greg Block

EVP – WHOLESALE SALES

Greg leads Open’s wholesale distribution channels, which serve brokers, community banks, and credit unions with traditional and reverse mortgage products.

Lucas Allen

Lucas Allen

SVP – Operations

Lucas is a proven leader for all mortgage operations at Open. He’s fashioned a reputation for excellent cultures and turn-times over a 20-year mortgage career.


Adam O'Daniel

Adam O’Daniel

SVP – Marketing

Adam is an enthusiastic leader with deep experience in marketing, branding, communications and media. He joined Open after leading content and communications at Movement Mortgage.

Brian Roe

Brian Roe

VP – RETAIL SALES

Brian leads the retail sales force. With more than a decade of tenure at Open, he’s a respected sales executive supporting the company’s growing branch network.

Nick Whitten

Nick Whitten

VP – CAPITAL MARKETS

Nick leads Open’s capital markets team, and is respected for his ability to quickly deliver new products and innovative pricing strategies.

Daniel Stock

Daniel Stock

VP – TECHNOLOGY

Daniel leads Open’s technology and engineering teams, which deliver innovative and efficient platforms that empower the day-to-day functions of the enterprise.

Susie Smith

Susie Smith

VP – HUMAN RESOURCES

Susie brings 25 years of experience in HR to her role. She values a positive, supportive culture and creating opportunities for employee success.