Donald O’Neill was named the chief compliance officer of Williston Financial Group, parent company of WFG Lender Services and WFG National Title Insurance.

O’Neill will continue to serve as executive vice president of institutional services in additional to his new position. 

In the new role, O’Neill will be responsible for expanding the company’s current compliance programs in order to meet the more strict demands of the modern compliance environment.

O’Neill has been with the company since June 2012, bringing 30 years of experience in mortgage and real estate services to WFG. Most recently, O’Neill served as chief operating officer and associate general counsel for Altisource’s Premium Title.

Before his time at Altisource’s Premium Title, O’Neill held senior management positions with national services companies.

“WFG is extremely fortunate to have Don O’Neill, who has extensive industry and legal experience, assume the role of Chief Compliance Officer,” said WFG President and CEO Patrick Stone.  “Don will provide direction, oversight, education and auditing of our operations, while extending access to those programs to agents writing WFG policies.”