Chief Executive Officer
Cloudvirga Inc.
Maria Moskver is an industry veteran in the fintech and compliance world with more than 25 years of executive management and legal compliance experience and a diverse skillset that few other executives have. In fact, she’s one of the only females in tech with a legal background in the mortgage business.
With a proven record of driving new business and innovation while ensuring P&L success, Moskver became CEO of Cloudvirga, the leading provider of intelligent point-of-sale mortgage technology, in July 2022.
There, she is leading the firm’s strategic growth in building the preeminent digital mortgage automation company in the point-of-sale space where she is responsible for technology investments, new products, brand awareness, and enhancing the customer experience with end-to-end mortgage services and solutions. She manages complex teams and safeguards quality standards while establishing a multi-faceted, performance-driven, and highly motivated culture to deliver the best technology and experience for clients.
Moskver leads with passion and purpose and is attentive to instilling that in others – creating strong followership and camaraderie. As a leader, she respects her team’s opinions, differences, and contributions, encouraging them to focus on their strengths and passions, which drives Cloudvirga’s success.
She has held executive positions at several tech-enabled services companies, such as Covius, where she served as general counsel and enterprise compliance officer, as well as specialty providers such as Statebridge and Murrayhill.
Moskver has established and grown strong legal frameworks at several start-up companies. Her focus on a “culture of compliance” contributed to her reputation as one of the most notable general counsels in the mortgage industry and across the nation. In her four years with Cloudvirga, she has climbed the ranks from chief legal and compliance officer to CFO, and now CEO. Also, she played a pivotal role in the successful acquisition of Cloudvirga by Stewart in 2021.
Throughout her distinguished career, Moskver has amassed significant legal expertise in acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, data privacy and security matters, consumer lending, and employment law.
CEO: Small-Midsize Company Finalists
Susan Dwyer
Co-CEO & Managing Principal
Hendy
As co-CEO and managing principal at Hendy, Susan Dwyer oversees Hendy’s day-to-day business operations and fiercely leads a creative powerhouse of architects, designers, collaborators, and communicators who are experts in the business of transforming shapes into extraordinary human experiences. As well as providing leadership to ensure the company’s long-term goals are met, she oversees full-service interior architecture from space planning and programming to design and installation at Hendy’s Corporate Studio.
With more than 20 years of real-world experience, Dwyer’s extensive portfolio is comprised of wellness initiatives, integrated technology, innovative open office layouts, and collaborative workspaces, including the upcoming design for 5.11 Tactical’s newest headquarters as well as Pacific Life, First American Title, Monster Energy, Jones Lang LaSalle, and INNOCEAN. All are examples of bold, client-defined, immersive spaces suited for the modern workforce.
Mandy Fry
President & Partner
Z SUPPLY, LLC
Mandy Fry is a self-made brand builder who pulled herself by the bootstraps to become the head of the multi-million-dollar brand, Z SUPPLY. She has overseen tremendous growth (45%) within Z SUPPLY since she joined the company and subsequently was named president and partner. She’s overseen the launch and growth of the proprietary wholesale platform, shopB2Z, which now has a virtual showroom and user-friendly tech features, creating a specialized shopping experience for more than 3,100 retail partners.
This year, Fry launched two new divisions to the company - Z Supply Eyewear and Z Active - while continuing the success of the brand as a whole. She was instrumental in establishing the Z SUPPLY Foundation, raising $250,000 during its first initiative for select California college scholarship programs in the fields of art, design, and marketing.
Jean Gonzalez
CEO & President
South Coast College
Jean Gonzalez has had a positive impact on thousands of women in Orange County and the state of California by dedicating her life to preparing them for careers in court and deposition reporting, broadcast and website real-time captioning, Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART), and other settings such as corporate boardrooms, city councils, and agency hearings where exact transcriptions of meetings or hearings are required.
As the director of South Coast College, Gonzalez has prepared thousands of women and men for lucrative careers in the academically and vocationally challenging profession of court reporting in which six-figure incomes for this female-dominated profession are not uncommon. She did not stop there. She discovered that there was a need for highly trained medical assistants and paralegals. Gonzalez developed career training programs to serve those fields as well.
Kaaren Hall
Chief Executive Officer
uDirect IRA Services, LLC
Kaaren Hall, a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in mortgage banking, real estate, and property management, founded uDirect IRA Services amidst a recession and mortgage market collapse. She recognized the untapped potential of self-directed IRAs as a strategic solution for investors. Through uDirect IRA, she has successfully guided tens of thousands of Americans, managing over $1 billion in assets, to diversify their investments.
Carolina Weidler
Co-CEO & Managing Principal
Hendy
As co-CEO of Hendy, Carolina Weidler excels in innovative leadership, uniting people, culture, and projects. With over 16 years of architectural experience, she's a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and LEED AP professional, renowned for designing process-driven environments. Leading Hendy’s Science + Technology Studio for seven years, she expanded into new markets, designing high-performance spaces for renowned brands like Mercedes-Benz and Rocket Lab. As co-CEO and managing principal, she mentors staff and oversees human resources, organizational growth, and the Employee Stock Option Plan. Weidler's approach fosters a collaborative and dynamic culture, earning Hendy a "Best Places to Work in Orange County" Award. Her community involvement and diverse project portfolio further showcase her prowess. Her achievements resonate beyond Hendy as she volunteers for industry charity events and holds unique certifications.
Casandra Nicole Williams
Chief Executive Officer
A-Tech Consulting
Casandra Williams, an esteemed businesswoman and community leader, co-founded A-Tech Consulting, Inc., guiding it to five consecutive INC 5000 rankings from 2018 to 2022. Her dedication earned her the OC/Inland Empire Small Business Administration’s “Women Owned Business of the Year” Award. Committed to community service, Williams serves on nonprofit boards, aiding at-risk youth via mentorship and career opportunities. A-Tech supports at-risk youth programs like Lyon Workforce, which aided 150 Haitian students by offering meals and education. As a Certified Environmental Infection Control Consultant, she played a pivotal role in healthcare safety during the Ebola and COVID-19 pandemics. Beyond A-Tech, Williams’ strategic consulting and mentorship benefit various industries. Focused on succession planning, she ensures A-Tech's continued prosperity. Her leadership, community commitment, and business acumen make her an exceptional nominee for recognition.
