Meet the Leadership Team

Matthew Orlando

President

Matthew Orlando is President of Informative Research, leading the company’s strategic direction as it works to redefine the CRA category. With 20 years of industry experience, he brings a cross-functional background spanning product, innovation, legal, and sales, with a focus on aligning business strategy to evolving market needs. Previously, he held leadership positions at Equifax.

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Scott Horn

Chief Innovation Officer

Scott Horn is Chief Operating Officer at Informative Research, where he leads business operations and drives the company’s technology and innovation strategy. With nearly 20 years of experience in software development and operational leadership, he has played a key role in transforming Informative Research into a scalable, data-driven platform supporting lenders across the mortgage ...

Ajay Trilokeshwaran

Chief Technology Officer

Ajay Trilokeshwaran is Chief Technology Officer at Informative Research, where he leads product and technology execution, overseeing platform development, engineering, and infrastructure to support business growth. With more than 20 years of experience in enterprise technology, he brings deep expertise in application development, cloud strategy, and platform modernization, underscored by his ...

Festus Ademorijimi

Chief Financial Officer

Festus Ademorijimi is Chief Financial Officer at Informative Research, where he has spent more than a decade leading the company’s finance and accounting functions and supporting strategic initiatives as part of the executive team. With 28 years of industry experience, he has built his career at Informative Research, progressing through multiple roles to CFO.

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James Boss

EVP of Head of Client Success and Sales

James Boss is Executive Vice President and Head of Client Success and Sales at Informative Research, where he leads client engagement and revenue strategy with a focus on delivering measurable value and efficiency for lenders. With 18 years of industry experience, he works closely with clients to align credit and verification solutions with their operational and financial goals. Prior to ...

Patrick Buckner

Head of Data Solutions at Informative Research

Patrick Buckner is Head of Data Solutions at Informative Research, where he leads strategy and growth for the company’s data solutions business. With 16 years of industry experience, he has built his career at Informative Research, holding leadership roles across strategy, product, and operations, including Chief Operating Officer and Chief Strategy Officer.

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Steve Schulz

EVP of Product Management

Steve Schulz is Executive Vice President of Product Management at Informative Research, where he leads the company’s product strategy and oversees its full portfolio to ensure alignment with client needs and business growth objectives. With more than 22 years of industry experience, he has a strong track record of driving innovation and delivering customer-focused solutions. He is a 2025 ...

Brandon Hall

EVP of Operations

Brandon Hall is Executive Vice President of Operations at Informative Research, where he leads operational strategy and performance across service delivery, client support, and process improvement. With more than 20 years of experience in financial services, including leadership roles at Capital One and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City, he brings deep expertise in operational ...

Kelly Richards

SVP, Head of Sales Support

Kelly Richards is Senior Vice President and Head of Sales Support at Informative Research, where she leads client success and sales support initiatives focused on strengthening partnerships, driving retention, and delivering value across the customer lifecycle. With more than 30 years of industry experience, she brings deep expertise in account management, client engagement, and sales ...

Mike Hall

EVP of Business Process Management

Mike Hall is Executive Vice President of Business Process Management at Informative Research, where he leads data-driven initiatives focused on automation, analytics, and infrastructure. With 35 years of industry experience, he brings a wealth of expertise in data acquisition, data science, and process optimization, with prior leadership roles at CoreLogic, Black Knight, and Experian.

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Craig Leabig

EVP of Marketing

Craig Leabig is Senior Vice President of Marketing at Informative Research, where he leads go-to-market strategy, product positioning, and sales enablement to drive revenue and growth. With 30 years of industry experience, he brings a strong background in marketing, product management, and operations, including leadership roles at Equifax and Citi.

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Elizabeth Campos-Nichols

Director of Compliance

Elizabeth Campos-Nichols is Director of Corporate Governance at Informative Research, where she oversees compliance, client onboarding, audits, and vendor management to ensure strong regulatory and operational performance. With more than 40 years of industry experience, she brings deep expertise and a comprehensive understanding of the business, having held roles across compliance, operations, ...

Mark Jones

SVP of Partner Success

Mark Jones is Senior Vice President of Partner Success at Informative Research, where he leads partnership strategy and growth initiatives to expand the company’s market reach and strengthen its partner ecosystem. With more than 30 years in the mortgage industry and over 20 years in mortgage technology, he brings deep experience in relationship management, product strategy, and go-to-market ...

Shannon Santos

EVP of Data Solutions

Shannon Santos is Executive Vice President, Data Solutions at Informative Research, where she leads sales, service, and strategy for the Data Solutions organization. With 23 years of industry experience and nearly two decades at Informative Research, she brings deep expertise in mortgage technology, credit, and risk management. She is a Stewart Presidents Club Winner and an active member of ...