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A California executive for Wells Fargo Home Mortgage also has a political career.
Bob Acheson still originates mortgage loans while managing the sales of two Wells Fargo branches in Merced and one in Atwater, Calif. On top of that, he is the planning commissioner for the city of Merced and is running for city council this fall. With a background in sales, Acheson, 64, said he made the move from the automotive field to the mortgage industry about five years ago. After four years at Pacific Republic, now GMAC, he was recruited by Wells a year and a half ago and said it has been a very positive experience. His involvement with the city serving on the Economic Development Advisory Committee and on the board of directors for the Greater Merced Chamber of Commerce has naturally progressed into seeking a seat on the city council, he said.
Three seats are available and there are only three candidates so far, he said. The competition has until August 10 to file their candidacy for November’s election. Acheson said he anticipates that there will be others in Merced, a city of 80,000, to come forward with an interest in running.A victory for Acheson won’t change much, just how busy he is, because he definitely isn’t leaving his current position with Wells, he said. “Wells is an awesome company.” |
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Paula Parisot is a MortgageDaily.com feature reporter and a blogger at CloserBlog.com who has also worked in the mortgage industry. e-mail Paula at: [email protected] |