Our LEADERSHIP TEAM
Visionary leaders in the housing and mortgage finance industry.
Our LEADERSHIP TEAM
Visionary leaders in the housing and mortgage finance industry.

Darius Bozorgi
Darius Bozorgi, President and Chief Executive Officer for Veros Real Estate Solutions (Veros®), is a highly accomplished and esteemed professional with unsurpassed knowledge in valuation technology, predictive analytics, and decision-support technology applications. Under Darius' visionary leadership, Veros has consistently garnered recognition as a top financial services technology company.
Beyond his role at Veros, Darius served on the Boards of Directors for the Real Estate Information Professionals Association. He played a pivotal role as a founding member and Chairman of the Collateral Assessment Technologies Committee, further showcasing his commitment to advancing the industry through cutting-edge technology solutions. Additionally, Darius' expertise and industry knowledge have made him an invaluable member of the Mortgage Bankers Association's Risk Management, and Quality Assurance and Mortgage Analytics committees. By applying his extensive experience, Darius has helped transform U.S. Housing Finance by facilitating the transmission of standardized loan-level data into the Secondary Mortgage Markets, leading Veros as the officially selected technology provider for Fannie Mae® and Freddie Mac's® Uniform Collateral Data Portal® (UCDP®), Federal Housing Administration's (FHA) Electronic Appraisal Delivery (EAD) portal, as well as the Appraisal Management System (AMS) for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
Darius has repeatedly led Veros to become selected as one of HousingWire's Top Mortgage Technology Companies, a testament to his commitment to innovation and excellence. In 2010, Veros was honored with Mortgage Technology Magazine's prestigious Synergy Award for its technological innovations in the mortgage industry. Additionally, in 2014, Veros received the Transforming Valuations Award for its remarkable achievements in property valuations.
Due to Darius' extensive knowledge of property valuation trends and practical applications of predictive technology, he is frequently invited to share his insights at prestigious events coordinated by esteemed organizations, including the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), the American Conference Institute, the Opal Group, the Structured Finance Association, the Predictive Methods Conference, the National Association of Realtors (NAR), and the Risk Management Association. Additionally, he is regularly sought after by prominent media outlets such as Bloomberg, Reuters, CNBC, USA Today, and The Wall Street Journal for his expert commentary. Darius' comprehensive and proficient contributions continue shaping the industry and driving it toward new heights.
After practicing law for several years, Darius co-founded Veros in 2001. He has received accolades, including the Top 40 under 40 Award from October Research Corporation and the 2011 Technology All-Star recognition honor from Mortgage Banking Magazine for his exceptional thought leadership.
Darius has a Juris Doctor from Chicago-Kent College of Law and a bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. He is also a registered investment advisor for the State of California.Â
President & Chief Executive Officer

Bijan Bozorgi
Bijan Bozorgi, Chief Financial Officer for Veros Real Estate Solutions (Veros®), is a highly experienced finance professional with over 25 years of expertise in finance, stocks, commodities, options trading, investment markets, and start-up companies. He has a strong entrepreneurial background, having founded and managed his own CFTC Futures Commission Merchant and NASD Broker/Dealer, later acquired by Shearson Lehman Brothers in 1987. Prior to his entrepreneurial ventures, Bijan held the positions of Vice President of Investments and Financial Consultant at Salomon Smith Barney. Throughout his professional career, he has successfully raised equity investments from individual investors and large institutions, demonstrating his ability to secure capital for various ventures. He has also served on multiple boards of directors and is currently a board member of Credit One Corp. Bijan brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the finance industry, making him an invaluable asset. His track record of achievements and contributions demonstrates his ability to navigate the complexities of finance to deliver successful financial outcomes.
Bijan has a bachelor’s of science degree in electrical engineering from Sharif University of Technology, Iran.
Chief Financial Officer

Charles Rumfola
Chuck Rumfola, Executive Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer for Veros Real Estate Solutions (Veros®), plays a crucial role in driving the company's overall growth. With his exceptional strategic abilities, he is responsible for identifying new business initiatives and developing and managing programs that contribute to Veros' expansion. Chuck's expertise lies in building solid relationships with government and non-governmental agencies that hold significant influence in the U.S. housing market. His ability to navigate and establish connections within these sectors has been instrumental in Veros' success. Before joining Veros, Chuck held an impressive 20-year tenure at Fannie Mae®, where he held multiple strategic leadership roles in Single-Family Business and Capital Markets. His contributions to Fannie Mae were instrumental in shaping credit and pricing strategies. Chuck is a dynamic leader who consistently delivers outstanding results. His deep understanding of the housing market and ability to cultivate strong relationships make him an invaluable asset to Veros.
Chuck has a master's degree with a concentration in finance from the University of Maryland. He also holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of California, Santa Barbara.
Executive Vice President & Chief Revenue Officer

David Rasmussen
David Rasmussen, Executive Vice President of Operations for Veros Real Estate Solutions (Veros®), is responsible for the operational logistics of Veros' numerous real estate data, systems, and analytics strategies. With over 20 years of experience in the mortgage industry, David directs Veros' advancement of mortgage-related enterprise risk management systems as well as collateral valuation products and services. Focusing on customer-centric business development and product deployment strategies, David works to expand industry understanding and access to these innovative tools. David also oversees Veros' legal and compliance, client services, human resources, valuation departments, and Veros' project management office.
Rasmussen is MCSE certified and has a bachelor's degree from Brigham Young University.
Executive Vice President, Operations

Peter Aiyavoo
Peter Aiyavoo, First Vice President of Data Analytics and Engineering for Veros Real Estate Solutions (Veros®), has over 30 years of experience in software design and development, data architecture, database technologies, data/database management, and analytics. He has over 20 years of experience in residential real estate data and automated valuation models (AVMs). Peter leads the data/database management, operations, and analytics at Veros. Peter has extensive consulting experience with Fortune 500 companies and has also managed offshore developments.
Peter graduated from Bharathidasan University, India, and is an Oracle Certified Professional (OCP).
First Vice President, Data Analytics & Engineering

Eric Fox
Eric Fox, Chief Economist and Senior Vice President of Analytics for Veros Real Estate Solutions (Veros®), provides expert leadership in predictive technologies, economic modeling methodologies, and collateral valuation forecasting. He brings over 30 years of experience to his role, including statistical and econometric modeling, probabilistic life methodology development, statistical training, probabilistic design software development, and probabilistic financial analysis.
Eric has published more than twenty technical papers on probabilistic and statistical methods. He has a master's degree in statistics and bachelor's degree in mathematics and economics from Purdue University.
Chief Economist & Senior Vice President, Analytics

Jocelyn Gaw
Jocelyn Gaw brings over 20 years of executive leadership experience in software architecture and engineering to her role as Senior Vice President of Engineering at Veros. With over two decades of experience in the real estate and mortgage industries, Jocelyn is a seasoned leader in technology. In her current capacity, she oversees the company's product engineering teams and manages all aspects related to product engineering, including software development, quality assurance, release management/DevOps, and site reliability engineering.
Throughout her impressive career, Jocelyn has held significant roles at renowned organizations such as New American Funding, Mr. Cooper, Black Knight Financial Services, and Fidelity National Financial. Her leadership extends beyond borders, as she has successfully managed global technology teams across the U.S., Switzerland, India, Hong Kong, and the Philippines.
Jocelyn is recognized for her technological aptitude and her ability to drive results on a global scale. She is dedicated to delivering high-quality outcomes while fostering a culture of accountability and creativity within her teams. With her wealth of experience and proven track record, Jocelyn continues to lead Veros' engineering efforts with vision, passion, and excellence.
Senior Vice President of Technology

Sarah Petteway-Dib
Sarah Petteway-Dib, Senior Vice President of Product and Data Operations for Veros Real Estate Solutions (Veros®), hasover 24 years of data and analytics experience, with most of her tenure managing data strategy, operations, and launching innovative products across the real estate and mortgage industry.
Over the course of her career, she has designed and set up data operations from scratch as well as refreshed and migrated outdated tech stacks to ensure scalability, continued innovation, and cost savings. Sarah has designed and launched new revenue-driving products as well as internal and external APIs and other model-driven automation, bringing cost savings and value additions to organizations. Wearing many hats over the years, she has the unique capability of rolling up her sleeves and digging into the data as a subject matter expert while also providing executive-level strategic leadership, legal and contractual oversite, managing the business line/P&L, launching new innovative products through the extensive voice of the customer research, and building and maintaining strategic customer and vendor relationships.
Senior Vice President, Product & Data Operations

Michele Fazio
Michele Fazio, Senior Vice President of Project Management for Veros Real Estate Solutions (Veros®), has over 20 years of experience managing and building Enterprise Project Management Offices (EPMOs). Michele is instrumental in leading all strategic and portfolio planning initiatives and managing programs for Veros while building and maintaining strategic customer and vendor relationships such as Fannie Mae’s Uniform Collateral Data Portal® (UCDP®), Federal Housing Administration (FHA), and Veterans Affairs (VA). Prior to joining Veros, Michele was a Director of an IT PMO building global data centers focused on mergers and acquisitions along with integrations that empowered Fortune 500 companies to excel through the development of PMO centers of excellence leveraging her PgMP, PMP, CSM, and ITIL v3 certifications.
Michele has a bachelor's degree in project management and is a Judging Committee member for the PMO Global Alliance.
Senior Vice President, Project Management Office

Robert Walker
Robert Walker has more than 20 years in the analytics and automated valuation model (AVM) space for residential real estate. He has built a solid reputation for product innovation, providing market insight, and anticipating customer needs. As Senior Vice President of Sales for Veros Real Estate Solutions (Veros®), Robert is responsible for leading the company's sales team and market strategy, driving innovation, and creating a disruptive force in the market.
Robert has a master's degree from Columbia University Graduate School of Business and holds a bachelor's degree in economics from Vanderbilt University. In addition, he has the honor of holding a Certified Mortgage Banker® (CMB®) and Certified Mortgage Technologist (CMT) designation.
Senior Vice President, Sales

Jeffrey Hogan
Jeff Hogan, Senior Vice President of Valuations for Veros Real Estate Solutions (Veros®), is a highly experienced and state-certified real estate appraiser with over 30 years of expertise. He serves as our principal expert and leader in residential property appraisals and valuation solutions. Jeff plays a vital role in developing and improving our automated appraisal-scoring tools, analytics products, portals, and systems. In addition, Jeff is responsible for reviewing and analyzing real estate property valuation data, evaluating product performance, and providing recommendations for rule modifications. Before joining Veros, Jeff held senior reviewer appraiser and leadership positions at the Banc of California, Bank of America, and Citigroup. Â
Jeff has a master’s degree from the University of Redlands and a bachelor's degree from Cal State Fullerton University. He is also a designated member of the Appraisal Institute and holds the SRA and AI-RRS designations.Â
Senior Vice President, Valuations

Jayanthi Devakkumar
Jayanthi Devakkumar, Vice President of Software Quality Assurance for Veros Real Estate Solutions (Veros®), has over 24 years of experience focusing on quality assurance and automation for enterprise applications in managerial and developmental roles. As a dynamic person passionate about quality, Jayanthi's responsibilities include providing results-oriented leadership and overall strategic direction to the quality assurance team that supports Veros in delivering and sustaining high-quality applications in a highly accountable environment where quality makes an impact.
Prior to joining Veros, Jayanthi worked as a Senior QA Analyst at ACC Capital Holdings, where she was actively involved in developing automation scripts for their loan origination applications. She started her career as a developer using Microsoft technologies. She has held positions as a Programmer and Systems Analyst in DSQ Software Ltd., India, a SEI-CMM Level 5 Company, where she also had overseas assignments interacting with clients directly during the requirements gathering phase. Her design and development, system analysis experience, and automation experience in her earlier years have immensely helped in organizing and leading an optimally performing software quality assurance team that follows QA best practices and takes a proactive approach to ensure early detection of software bugs to improve quality and productivity, and reduce cost, cycle time, and maintenance efforts.
Jayanthi has a bachelor's degree in engineering and a post-graduate diploma in computer applications. In addition, she has participated in and attended many software training courses.
Vice President, Software Quality Assurance

Anupama J. Naidu
Anu Naidu, Vice President of Legal for Veros Real Estate Solutions (Veros®), oversees all legal affairs and compliance matters for Veros and has over 15 years of international corporate legal experience. Prior to joining Veros, she started her legal career in 2004 as a Corporate Finance Associate at Sidley Austin LLP. Eventually, she became Vice President of Barclays (in the Office of General Counsel) and the Head of Legal of Gain Credit (a global fintech company).
Anu has degrees from Tufts University, Columbia University, and Emory University. Anu is also on the Board of the Institute of Contemporary Art of San Diego and the Advisory Board of Unity4Orphans in San Diego. She is an active member of TechGC and SunLaw.
Vice President, Legal

Kandi Bisson
Vice President, Accounting

Heather Gascon
Vice President, Human Resources

Heather Zeller
With over 25 years of marketing, product marketing, and corporate strategy experience in the financial services, real estate, and fintech industries, Heather Zeller leads Veros Real Estate Solutions' (Veros'®) and Valligent's marketing team. Heather's responsibilities include collaborating with cross-functional leaders on strategy, go-to-market, growth initiatives, and all brand and marketing.
Heather has master certifications in product marketing from the Product Marketing Alliance and essentials of product marketing from Cornell University. In addition, she has a master’s degree in business administration and bachelor of science degree in business administration and economics from Regis University.