Valerie Ausband is senior vice president of National Field Sales and Strategic Accounts at Arch MI, where she leads the company’s national sales organization and strategic account relationships. In her role, she works with lenders across the country to provide mortgage insurance and risk management solutions that support sustainable homeownership and long-term business growth.
Over the past year, Ausband has focused on strengthening lender partnerships, improving responsiveness across strategic accounts and aligning sales efforts with changing market conditions. She has helped guide Arch MI’s sales organization through a challenging housing environment by emphasizing relationship management, market expertise and customized solutions that address lenders’ capital, risk and growth objectives. Her teams support initiatives across traditional mortgage insurance, second-lien insurance and non-QM lending opportunities, helping clients navigate evolving market dynamics.
Ausband is also recognized for her commitment to leadership development. She recruits, mentors and develops sales talent across the organization, helping build leadership capacity and strengthen long-term continuity for both customers and employees. Her focus on coaching, accountability and professional development has helped create a resilient sales organization positioned to serve lender partners nationwide.
Beyond her responsibilities at Arch MI, Ausband has invested significant time in advancing leadership opportunities for women in housing finance. She founded the Executive Women’s Conference, which brings together senior leaders from across the industry for discussions focused on leadership, professional development and industry challenges. She also mentors students through the University of Georgia and supports organizations dedicated to expanding leadership and career development opportunities for women throughout the mortgage and housing finance industries.
Name:
Valerie Ausband
Title:
Senior Vice President, National Field Sales and Strategic Accounts
Company Name:
Arch MI
