New leadership announced at OCMBC as president faces charges for murder and DUI offenses.
In a surprising turn of events, Serene Vernon, the president of Irvine, California-based mortgage company OCMBC, has been put on administrative leave. The company, which specialises in providing mortgages to borrowers who don't meet traditional lending requirements, remains fully operational with no expected disruptions to service.
The collision that led to this development occurred in Dana Point, California. According to reports, Serene Vernon was charged with murder and driving under the influence on Friday. The Orange County Sheriff's Department confirmed that Melvin Joseph Weibel, an 88-year-old man, was a passenger in another vehicle at the time of the collision.
Rabi Aziz, the CEO of OCMBC, has expressed sympathy for those affected by the tragic event and expressed confidence in John Hamel and the leadership team to guide the company forward. John Hamel, who joined OCMBC two years ago, according to his personal LinkedIn, has assumed the role of president at the company.
It's important to note that Serene Vernon has a history of prior convictions, including a conviction for driving under the influence in 2010 and a sentence to 90 days in jail and treatment programs in 2012 for child abuse, endangerment, and driving under the influence.
Scotsman Guide ranks OCMBC as the No. 2 non-qualified-mortgage lender. However, there are no search results or credible sources providing information about the current status of OCMBC or any connection to its president being charged with murder and driving under the influence. The available results focus mainly on other financial institutions and general industry news without mentioning OCMBC or the incident involving Serene Vernon.
A spokesperson for OCMBC has issued a press release, but no further comment was provided beyond this statement. As the situation develops, more information may become available. Stay tuned for updates on this evolving story.
The incident involving Serene Vernon, the president of OCMBC, has expanded beyond the mortgage business, with general-news outlets reporting on her charging for murder and driving under the influence. Despite the turmoil, OCMBC's finance sector remains operational, as confirmed by the newly appointed president, John Hamel, who joined the company two years ago.
