TD Names New Executive Officer

FEB 5, 2014 - TD Service Financial Corporation today announced that Robert Phelps has been named as the new President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the California-based company, effective immediately. 

Robert Phelps - New COO for TD Service Company

Phelps - who serves as the current Chief Information Officer (CIO) – joined TD Service Financial Corporation in January of 2013, and has been a key proponent of the independent trustee’s focus on technology and expansion into new business areas. Phelps played a major role in TD’s recent launch of quality control services through the company’s acquisition of technology assets from California based IMARC, Inc, and currently oversees the technology and information infrastructure of the company.

Sandi Dykema, the firm’s current President and COO, will become TD Service Financial Corporation’s new Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Dale Dykema, the company’s original founder and CEO, will remain as TD’s Chairman of the Board. Dale Dykema founded TD Service Company in 1964, and celebrated 50 years of business in the mortgage industry this year. Well known for his philanthropic and political work, Dykema has been a longtime voice for the mortgage industry.

Robert Phelps brings more than 25 years of experience to the mortgage industry, with expertise in both finance and technology. Phelps is a frequent guest speaker at industry events and conferences and is considered an authority in the streamlining and implementation of industry technology, security, and process re-engineering. Phelps attended Irvine Valley College and Brigham Young University, majoring in Information Technology with a focus on security and networking.

“I’m excited and confident that Bob is the right person to lead TD Service Financial Corporation in new directions,” said Dale Dykema. “His background in technology coupled with the vast experience he has gained in our industry is the perfect combination to help us achieve the strategic goals we’ve set for our future.” About the promotion, Phelps added, “In the last 50 years, the company has set a high standard in the industry, and I’m grateful to our current and past customers for allowing us to achieve this. As we move forward it will be our goal to build a State of the Art Technology platform that will help us realize the future now.”