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It is my pleasure to recommend David Nieves Jr. and to share my experience working with him during his time at Logan Finance Corporation.

During his tenure with Logan, David served as our senior Talent Acquisition leader and played an important role in helping us build and scale our organization during a period of significant growth. He brought a unique combination of strategic thinking, recruiting expertise, operational discipline, and, perhaps most importantly, a genuine commitment to finding the right talent for the organization.

In just one year, David led an in-house recruiting model that resulted in 117 successful hires without the use of external agency support. Those hires spanned a broad range of specialized positions, including Sales, Account Management, Loan Opening, Underwriting, Technology, Operations, Quality Control, Human Resources, FP&A, and executive leadership. This was not simply a matter of filling positions—he took the time to understand our business, our culture, and the capabilities we needed to support our continued growth.

What I appreciated most about David was his ability to operate at both the strategic and tactical levels. He could sit with senior leadership and discuss workforce planning and organizational needs, then turn around and personally work through the details necessary to identify, attract, and secure the right candidate. He was highly accountable for his results and consistently approached recruiting as a business function rather than simply an HR process.

He also brought a tremendous amount of energy and professionalism to the organization. He developed strong relationships with the leaders and hiring managers he supported, was responsive to the needs of the business, and never hesitated to take ownership of a difficult search or challenging hiring requirement. His knowledge of mortgage and financial services, combined with his broader recruiting experience, made him particularly effective in identifying talent for highly specialized roles.

On a personal level, David is someone I genuinely enjoyed working with and someone I will miss having as a colleague. His departure is a loss for Logan Finance, but I am confident that the next organization fortunate enough to have him will benefit tremendously from his experience, talent, and leadership.

I would highly recommend David Nieves Jr. for senior Talent Acquisition, recruiting leadership, or other strategic talent roles. He has the ability to build recruiting functions, solve difficult hiring challenges, partner effectively with executive leadership, and deliver measurable results.

I wish him nothing but the absolute best in his next chapter and have no doubt that he will make a meaningful impact wherever his career takes him.

Sincerely, Bill Staples Senior Vice President, National Fulfillment Logan Finance Corporation

William Staples ↗Executive Leadership: Channel & Sales Operations | Business Growth | People Empowerment | Client SLAs

William worked with David but on different teams

It is my pleasure to recommend David Nieves for any organization looking for an exceptional recruiting leader. David is a dynamic, highly motivated, and results-driven Senior Vice President of Recruiting who stands out among the best professionals I have had the opportunity to work with.

David specializes in recruiting Account Executives within the mortgage industry, and his understanding of the mortgage business gives him a tremendous advantage when identifying and attracting top sales talent. He understands not only the qualifications needed for the position, but also the culture, personality, sales ability, and industry experience required for an Account Executive to truly succeed.

What separates David from other recruiters is his ability to build genuine relationships. He is an outstanding communicator, incredibly responsive, and exceptionally good at identifying the right people for the right opportunity. He brings energy and enthusiasm to the recruiting process while maintaining a high level of professionalism and integrity.

In my experience, David is the best recruiter I have ever worked with. His ability to consistently identify high-quality candidates, communicate the opportunity effectively, and create excitement around an organization is exceptional. He doesn't simply fill positions—he understands the importance of finding people who can make a meaningful impact on a company's growth and success.

David is also someone I trust. He is straightforward, honest, hardworking, and committed to doing what is best for both the candidate and the organization. Those qualities, combined with his industry knowledge and recruiting expertise, make him an invaluable asset to any company.

I would recommend David without hesitation. Any organization fortunate enough to have him leading its recruiting efforts will benefit from his experience, energy, professionalism, and exceptional ability to attract top mortgage sales talent.

Sincerely, Jeff Laux Regional Sales Director Logan Finance

Jeff Laux ↗Regional Sales Director at Logan Finance Corporation

Jeff worked with David on the same team

I had the opportunity to work with David Nieves during his time at Logan Finance, and I can confidently say that he is an excellent recruiter and an even better partner throughout the hiring process.

David has a keen eye for identifying talent and, more importantly, took the time to understand what I was looking for in a candidate—not just the requirements of the position, but also the needs and dynamics of my team. He helped screen and identify the candidates for the last three hires on my team, and each of them has turned out to be an excellent addition. That speaks volumes about his ability to understand a hiring manager’s needs and identify the right people for the role.

David is approachable, easy to communicate with, and genuinely takes the time to listen. His prescreening skills are excellent, and I always felt confident that the candidates he brought forward had been thoughtfully evaluated before reaching me.

I would gladly recommend David to any organization looking for a recruiter who can build strong relationships with hiring managers, understand what makes a candidate a good fit, and consistently deliver quality talent. He was a valuable partner to me and my team, and I have no doubt he will bring that same level of professionalism and attention to detail to his next organization.

Eric Ramos ↗Mortgage Technology Support Manager

Eric worked with David but on different teams

I had the opportunity to work closely with David Nieves Jr. during his time as SVP of Talent Acquisition at Logan Finance, and I can confidently say that David is one of those talent leaders who brings far more to the table than simply filling open positions.

David combines strategic thinking, recruiting expertise, creativity, and execution in a way that is incredibly valuable to an organization. He understands that great Talent Acquisition isn't about checking a box or filling a requisition—it's about understanding the business, identifying the right talent, creating a strong candidate experience, and ultimately helping build teams that can move the organization forward.

During his time at Logan, David helped lead an in-house recruiting model that successfully completed 117 hires without relying on external agency support, recruiting across a wide range of specialized roles including sales, mortgage operations, finance, technology, corporate functions, and sales executive leadership.

One of the things I appreciated most about David was his versatility and willingness to think differently. He was an especially strong partner when working with marketing on advertising for roles where finding the right person required more than searching for the right keywords on a résumé. David understood how to collaborate with hiring leaders, challenge assumptions when necessary, and creatively position an opportunity to attract the right candidates.

Just as importantly, David is simply a pleasure to work with. He is approachable, responsive, thoughtful, and genuinely cares about both the candidate and hiring-manager experience. He can operate at the strategic level while still being willing to roll up his sleeves and do the work required to deliver results.

I would gladly work with David again and would recommend him without hesitation to any organization looking for a Talent Acquisition leader who can build strategy, create operating discipline, strengthen employer brand, and still execute when it matters most.

Any organization fortunate enough to add David to its team will be gaining not just an experienced recruiter, but a true Talent Acquisition partner and leader.

Sarah Gonzalez ↗Chief Innovation Officer at Logan Finance Corporation / Co-Founder & Vice-Chair for Women of A.L.I.C.E. 501c3 Organization / 2026 Chair for The Mortgage Collaborative Lender Member Board

Sarah was senior to David but didn’t manage David directly