DALLAS, TX, November 2, 2026 — Today, HousingWire announced the 2026 Tech Trendsetters, recognizing 75 technology leaders whose innovation, leadership and execution are advancing the housing industry. Now in its eighth year, the Tech Trendsetters award honors the people developing, improving and implementing the technology transforming how housing professionals work and serve their customers.
“The 2026 Tech Trendsetters are turning today’s most promising technologies into practical solutions for the housing industry,” said Sarah Wheeler, Editor in Chief at HousingWire. “Their leadership is helping organizations work more efficiently, make smarter decisions and deliver better experiences for housing professionals and consumers. We’re proud to recognize the people setting a new standard for technology and innovation across housing.”
This year’s honorees represent organizations across mortgage lending, servicing, real estate, capital markets and housing technology. Their work spans artificial intelligence, automation, data intelligence, digital lending, property technology, risk management and customer experience.
These leaders are turning emerging technologies into practical solutions that deliver measurable results. Through new platforms, smarter workflows and more connected systems, they are helping housing organizations operate more efficiently, make better-informed decisions and create stronger experiences for professionals and consumers.
“This year’s Tech Trendsetters represent the very best of housing innovation,” said Clayton Collins, CEO of HousingWire. “In a period of economic headwinds and rapid technology evolution, these leaders are turning AI, data and digital innovation into real business and consumer outcomes. Their work is making the housing industry more efficient, more connected and better prepared for what’s next, and we’re proud to recognize them.”
The 2026 Tech Trendsetters:
Aaron Kardell
Aaron Shew
Ajay Trilokeshwaran
Al McElmon
Anesh Korla
Ashley Fidler
Bart Bailey
Ben Saunders
Bindiya Jain
Brian Conneen
Brian Woodring
Caleb Ondrusek
Cameron King
Carl McDonald
Carrie Lysenko
Casey Williams
Chloe Shubin
Chris Cox
Chris Irwin
Christopher Miller
Dan Kellett
David Voorhees
Divya Aathresh
Eric Birdsall
Eric Fox
Fuad Nasir
Greg Chan
Hemanth Panyam
Jagjit Singh
James Harris
Jane Mason
Jason Legare
Jayendran GS
JC Chappell
Jillian Mantua
Jody Mulkey
Josh Hebert
Josh Miller
Kevin Greene
Lauren Henss
Lee Maliniak
Lindsley Harris
Lisa Gibbs
Lyra Waggoner
Malte Kramer
Mary Kay Theriault
Max Slyusarchuk
Michael Morford
Mick Tindall
Mike Russo
Mohammad Rashid
Nathan Brannen
Oren Michaely
Papanii Okai
Patrick Lynch
Paul Akinmade
Peter Bannister
Rajeev Sajja
Rick Janson, JD/MBA
Robert Palmer
Rory Moore
Russell Harris
Sapan Bafna
Saša Basara
Shayan Hamidi
Steven Joyce
Steven Wynands
Subba Ayyagari
Sumant Sridharan
Tim O'Bryant
Todd Teta
Tom Schrader
Yushi Xiu
Zane Burnett
Sachin Venugopa
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