American Pacific Mortgage’s Lesley Haskell Named a 2025 HousingWire Insider

Roseville, CA; August 1, 2025 — American Pacific Mortgage (APM) is proud to announce that Vice President of Operations Lesley Haskell has been named to HousingWire’s 2025 class of Insiders, recognizing 80 operational leaders whose expertise, innovation, and dedication are driving the housing industry forward.

Now in its 10th year, the HousingWire Insiders award honors the unsung leaders working behind the scenes to ensure that their organizations succeed. The 2025 honorees span the entire housing ecosystem, from mortgage lending and servicing to fintech and real estate, and are celebrated for their ability to solve complex challenges, execute strategies, and inspire excellence across their teams.

At APM, Haskell plays a pivotal role in guiding operational teams across the company, ensuring that every loan closing and customer experience meet APM’s standard of excellence. Her calm, solutions-driven leadership has helped empower teams with the training, tools, and resources needed to create smooth, seamless experiences for homeowners and partners nationwide.

“Lesley embodies what it means to lead with purpose,” said Ned Payant, CEO of American Pacific Mortgage. “She ensures that every department she oversees is equipped to deliver for our originators and their customers, all while maintaining the steady, thoughtful approach that makes her such a trusted leader. This recognition by HousingWire is a testament to the impact she’s made—not just at APM, but in the industry at large.”

HousingWire’s Insiders were selected by the publication’s editorial team based on the significance of their contributions, their leadership in execution, and their overall impact on their organizations and the industry.

“Behind every great company is a team of leaders who make the impossible look effortless,” said Sarah Wheeler, HousingWire’s editor-in-chief. “The 2025 HousingWire Insiders represent the very best of that group, and we’re thrilled to celebrate their achievements.”

The full list of HousingWire’s 2025 Insiders is available as of August 1 at www.housingwire.com.

For more information about APM and its award-winning leadership team, visit www.apmortgage.com.

About American Pacific Mortgage

American Pacific Mortgage was founded in 1996 and is a national independently owned and operated retail mortgage lender known for Creating Experiences That Matter™ for our people and our customers. Based in Roseville, California, APM is a top-ranked mortgage lender in the U.S., winning multiple awards annually, including Top Mortgage Lender, Most Loved Employer, and Top Place to Work.

APM is 49% employee-owned through an employee stock ownership plan, a distinguishing difference that creates long-term savings for those who stay with the company. It is licensed in 49 states, employs more than 2,600 people, and has over 350 branches, many of which operate under their own DBA names. APM’s rallying cry is to be 100% focused on our originators and branch managers because our customers reap the benefits when they look good. APM’s charitable entity, APMCares, is entirely funded and run by employees and supports an array of organizations throughout the country with funds and volunteer hours, as well as assistance for employees struggling due to a medical, financial, or bereavement hardship. For more information about APM, visit www.APMortgage.com.

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