Steve Hess joined Nationstar Mortgage, formerly known as Centex Home Equity, in February 1997 as Senior Vice President, Marketing. He assumed his current role as the Executive Vice President - Marketing in 2001. He is responsible for developing marketing strategies and executing marketing programs designed to support each of Nationstar Mortgage's primary loan origination channels.



Mr. Hess has over 24 years experience in the financial services industry. Prior to joining Nationstar Mortgage, he served in a similar capacity as Senior Vice President of Corporate Marketing for Ford Consumer Finance Company (a subsidiary of Associates First Capital Corporation, now owned by Citigroup). During his eight-year tenure, Ford Consumer Finance grew from $1 billion in receivables to over $6 billion and became the nation's leading home equity lender. He also served with Associates in a subsequent assignment as Senior Vice President and Product Manager and was responsible for the management and marketing of an $800 million Visa and MasterCard portfolio issued in partnership with Amoco Oil Company and Unocal 76. Prior to 1989, Mr. Hess was employed with Meritor Credit Corporation (formerly GE Credit Corporation) and held various management assignments in marketing, loan servicing and underwriting.



Mr. Hess is a graduate of the University of Colorado with a B.S. in Marketing/Advertising. He is an active member of the National Home Equity Mortgage Association and National Association of Mortgage Brokers.