First American Financial Corporation (NYSE: FAF), a premier provider of title, settlement, and risk solutions for real estate transactions and the leader in the digital transformation of its industry, today announced that Chief Technology Officer Jody Mulkey has been honored as one of HousingWire’s 2026 Tech Trendsetters, an award that recognizes the technology leaders whose innovation, leadership, and execution are advancing the housing industry. This 2026 Tech Trendsetter honorees were chosen for their outstanding achievements in turning emerging technologies into practical solutions that deliver measurable results.

“Jody has transformed how we approach and deploy emerging technology, and the results are reflected in the products and tools our customers and people use every day,” said Mark Seaton, chief executive officer at First American. “Through his direction and strategic initiatives, his teams have shortened the distance between ideas and breakthrough products and solutions that drive value for our customers.”

Mulkey led a fundamental change in how the company adopts and develops advanced technologies, prioritizing platforms that leverage First American’s industry-leading data assets. He also integrated agentic product development processes, training hundreds of employees across the organization on the approach, which applies artificial intelligence tools across the entire product development workflow to enhance efficiency and accelerate timelines.

Under Mulkey’s leadership, First American has launched transformative, AI-native platforms across its title and settlement operations, including Endpoint, a settlement platform that keeps the escrow officer at the center of the transaction, and Sequoia, an instant title decisioning platform. Both Sequoia and Endpoint are in production in select markets with a multi-phase rollout ongoing.

“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 technology leaders honored with HousingWire’s Tech Trendsetter award 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.

About First American

First American Financial Corporation (NYSE: FAF) is a premier provider of title, settlement, and risk solutions for real estate transactions. With its combination of financial strength and stability built over more than 135 years, innovative proprietary technologies, and unmatched data assets, the company is leading the digital transformation of its industry. First American also provides data products to the title industry and other third parties; valuation products and services; mortgage subservicing; home warranty products; banking, trust and wealth management services; and other related products and services. With total revenue of $7.5 billion in 2025, the company offers its products and services directly and through its agents throughout the United States and abroad. In 2026, First American was named one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For by Great Place to Work® and Fortune Magazine for the eleventh consecutive year. More information about the company can be found at www.firstam.com.

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