Kirby Brendsel
brings nearly two decades of experience to this new role
TROY,
Mich., Oct. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Flagstar
Bank has strengthened its commitment to environmental, social and
governance initiatives with the addition of Kirby Brendsel as Flagstar's ESG and
Sustainability director. In this newly created role, Brendsel will
lead a team to oversee the growth and development of Flagstar's ESG
and sustainability efforts focused on people, planet and
performance.
"I have always wanted to make a difference in my work," Brendsel
said. "Working with a like-minded brand like Flagstar that also
wants to make a difference in our communities felt like the right
next step for me. The bank is highly committed to corporate
responsibility, including diversity, equity and inclusion, along
with local community-giving through the Flagstar Foundation. They
already have a solid foundation in place that I'm excited to build
on while working to grow and advance ESG and sustainability."
Brendsel brings nearly two decades of ESG experience, including
a background in foundation leadership, sustainability, and
diversity, equity and inclusion. Most recently he was with
Welltower, Inc., and earlier in his career, with Nuveen and
Starwood Hotels and Resorts. He discovered his passion for serving
others while on active duty with the U.S. Army and continues that
passion today through service on the conservation commission in his
hometown of Weston, Connecticut,
and prior to that, on the sustainability committee, where he helped
bring solar energy and a sustainable CT certification to the
community.
In the months ahead, Brendsel plans to implement a detailed ESG
plan that focuses on all of Flagstar's stakeholders, including
employees, customers and the communities Flagstar serves. This will
involve assessing and augmenting current ESG data, establishing
integrated ESG goals, identifying and addressing gaps and policy
updates, as well as increasing stakeholder engagement and
disclosure.
"Kirby brings a high level of experience, knowledge and
enthusiasm for ESG and sustainability, and he has already added
tremendous value and insight to our company," said Beth Correa, director of Corporate
Responsibility for Flagstar. "We're committed to making a
difference through our environmental, social and governance
initiatives, and I'm looking forward to Kirby's leadership in
engaging our key stakeholders in strengthening Flagstar's impact on
our people, planet and performance."
In his short time at the bank, Brendsel has already made a
difference with new initiatives such as launching a new Green Team
employee resource group, leading Flagstar's efforts to become an
Energy Star Partner and attaining green building certifications.
Flagstar will release its next ESG annual report in the spring of
2023. Learn more about Flagstar Bank's ESG efforts here.
About Flagstar
Flagstar Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE: FBC) is a $24.9 billion savings and loan holding company
headquartered in Troy, Mich.
Flagstar Bank, FSB, provides commercial, small business, and
consumer banking services through 158 branches in Michigan, Indiana, California, Wisconsin and Ohio. It also provides home loans through a
wholesale network of brokers and correspondents in all 50 states,
as well as 79 retail locations in 28 states. Flagstar is a leading
national originator and servicer of mortgage and other consumer
loans, handling payments and record-keeping for $343 billion of loans representing almost 1.4
million borrowers. For more information, please visit
flagstar.com.
For more information contact:
Susan Bergesen
Flagstar Bank
(248) 312-6237
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