HW Rising Stars

Each year, HousingWire’s Rising Stars award recognizes housing professionals ages 40 and under who are driving measurable results across mortgage, real estate and homebuilding. But the real story often unfolds after the recognition — when honorees leverage the recognition to scale teams, refine processes and deepen their industry influence. Ryan Kearns, managing member and loan […]

For more than a decade, the HousingWire Rising Stars award has recognized professionals ages 40 and under who are driving measurable impact across housing. Since being named a 2025 Rising Star, Leah Sommerville has expanded both her leadership scope and her industry influence — transitioning into a sales leadership role at DocMagic while continuing to