Lana Izgarsheva is not one to be satisfied with the status quo but rather motivated by the challenge of blazing new trails and finding a path forward that is all her own. As chief operating and compliance officer at A&D Mortgage, Izgarsheva has pushed the company to see past internal expectations and focus on diversifying everything — from its corporate makeup to its product offerings and its charitable ventures. With Izgarsheva, the possibilities are endless. Her enthusiasm is contagious, no idea is too big and no goal is too lofty. It is this attitude that has buoyed A&D in a tough market and united the company under a common purpose.

Izgarsheva’s enthusiasm and creative thinking when it comes to possibilities within mortgage are infectious, and it is this spirit that has attracted top talent within the mortgage industry. Company execs credit her inspired leadership for A&D’s impressive growth, as employee numbers have doubled from 250 to 500. Izgarsheva has made it her mission to help female professionals ascend the ranks at A&D. Thanks to her relentless push, 51% of A&D employees and 33% of the C-suite are female, a fact Izgarsheva embraces as a personal accomplishment.

Name:

Lana Izgarsheva

Title:

Chief Operating and Compliance Officer

Company Name:

A&D Mortgage

Industry

Mortgage