Shawn Telford

Shawn Telford is the Chief Valuation Officer at Cotality. Shawn brings expertise encompassing mortgage lending, risk management, collateral valuation, and technology development. Focusing on the effective utilization of technology, he drives innovation through the integration of technology, analytics, and data. He has adeptly led multiple initiatives focused on conceptualizing and implementing software as a service (SaaS) solutions, including industry-leading automated risk-based collateral review systems for the lending industry, designed to increase efficiency and profit while ensuring regulatory compliance. Shawn is a Certified Residential Appraiser. ... Read more

He contributes to the collateral valuation industry as a member of the Appraiser Qualifications Board (AQB) and was previously a member of the Appraisal Standards Board (ASB). Telford is a frequent speaker, panelist, author, and contributor. Telford has earned an MBA, a Master’s Degree in Computer Information System,s and a BS in Business Management.