# Patricia Cook

> Patricia Lurel “Patti” Cook (1953-2023) was a financial services executive who moved from elementary education into fixed-income markets and mortgage operations. She joined Finance of America in 2016, became CEO in October 2020 and led it through its April 2021 public listing before retiring in June 2022. Her career also included senior roles at Salomon Brothers, Prudential, JPMorgan, Freddie Mac, Green Tree and Ditech.

- **Role:** Financial services executive; former mortgage and asset management leader
- **Organizations:** Finance of America Companies, Salomon Brothers, Fisher Francis Trees & Watts, Prudential, JPMorgan, Freddie Mac, Green Tree Servicing, Ditech Financial, Higher Achievement
- **From:** West Islip, United States
- **Education:** B.A.; elementary education, Saint Mary's College, M.B.A., New York University Stern School of Business
- **Known for:** Led Finance of America through its April 2021 public listing., Named a HousingWire Woman of Influence in 2021., Led investment and operating functions across several financial institutions.

## Career timeline

- **1979-1991** — Worked at Salomon Brothers, beginning in fixed-income strategy.
- **2004-2008** — Held executive leadership roles at Freddie Mac, including executive vice president of investments and chief business officer.
- **2009-2013** — Executive vice president at Green Tree Servicing.
- **2013-2016** — President of Ditech Financial.
- **2016-03** — Joined Finance of America as senior managing director.
- **2017-03** — Became president of Finance of America.
- **2020-10** — Became CEO of Finance of America.
- **2021-04-05** — Led Finance of America as it began trading on the NYSE following its combination with Replay Acquisition Corp.
- **2022-06-30** — Retired from the CEO position.

## Achievements

- Led Finance of America through its April 2021 public listing.
- Named a HousingWire Woman of Influence in 2021.
- Led investment and operating functions across several financial institutions.

## Latest updates

- **2023-11** — Cook died in New York on November 3, aged 70. Finance of America and industry colleagues published tributes to her leadership and mentorship.
- **2023-11** — Her family announced a scholarship appeal in her name at Saint Mary's College.
- **2022-06** — Her CEO tenure ended June 30; Graham Fleming became interim CEO July 1.

## Links

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patricia-cook-357b11243

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