San Ramon, CA 94853
Phone 1•925•837•7752
Fax 1•925•837•7108
info@directnetgroup.com
Samuel F. Pierce, President
spierce@directnetgroup.com
Samuel F. Pierce
485 Blanco Court - 2nd Floor, San Ramon, CA 94583 1.925.837.7752
spierce@directnetgroup.com
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
January, 1996 to March, 2004
Easton Mortgage Banker
220 Montgomery Street 21st Floor
San Francisco CA 94104
Senior Vice President
General Sales Manager
Managed the sales and marketing for this direct lender.
Created the Retail and Commercial departments for this previously completely wholesale lender, including the budget and recruiting and training programs.
- Business development. Recruit, train and manage department employees, including loan agents.
- Recruit and train new mortgage brokers to do business with company nationwide.
- Develop relationships with correspondent investors.
- Overall management of company including RESPA and California DOC and DRE compliance.
1991 to 1995
Direct Net Group Mortgage
San Jose CA
Broker/Owner
Managed entire operation of mortgage brokerage.
Sold real estate and arranged residential and commercial mortgages.
1989 to 1991
Advance Group Enterprises
Campbell CA
Research and Investment Director
Investigated opportunities for investment in residential and commercial income property throughout the western United States for this real estate investment group. Analyzed investment potential, made recommendations for investment properties, negotiated purchases and arranged financing.
1987 to present
Expert Witness, Real Estate and Mortgage Litigation
Qualified as expert witness in Superior Court, counties of Santa Clara and San Mateo.
Consult with and advise attorneys and their clients on pending cases. Testify in depositions and trials.
1994 to present
Education and Training, Mortgage and Real Estate
Homebuyer education: teaching the homebuying process to first time homeowners.
Train loan agents and mortgage brokers in California, Colorado and Nevada.
1976 to 1989
Real Estate and Loan Agent
EDUCATION
San Jose State University
Bachelor of Arts, Communications, Minor in Speech and Drama
University of Advanced Research (Division of University of Hawaii)
Bachelor of Science, Real Estate
University of Southern California
Graduate classes in Finance and Economics
OTHER PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
Xerox National Sales Institute, Century 21 School of Real Estate and Finance, Walker & Lee Management School
PUBLICATIONS
"The Expert Witness: A Historical Overview", Journal of Law Enforcement, 1993.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
California Real Estate Broker's License, 1991 (licensed as realtor in 1976); Court Appointed Special Advocate
MEMBERSHIPS AND AFFILIATIONS
National and California Associations of Realtors; Colorado Association of Realtors; National and California Associations of Mortgage Brokers; National and California Associations of Mortgage Bankers.
OTHER SKILLS
Spanish language: Semi-fluent.
Computer: Microsoft Office and Internet.
