Axis Appraisal Management Solutions announced the addition of Janice Bezou as the director of vendor management and lender services.

Bezou brings more than 25 years of appraisal management as well as asset and risk management experience to the company. Prior to joining Axis, Bezou was the director of appraisal services for Bay Equity Home Loans in San Francisco. She holds the SRA designation from the Appraisal Institute and is a certified appraiser in California. Bezou earned a bachelor’s in Management from Saint Mary’s College.

“Axis is entering a new phase in its level and range of services for our lender partners and Ms. Bezou’s deep background in risk management, REO decision making, repurchase negotiations, and extensive industry-wide relationships assures our clients of the gold standard within the suite of new services they can anticipate from Axis,” said Michael Simmons, SVP of business development.

Headquartered in San Rafael, California, Axis is a nationwide appraisal management solution which provides real estate appraisals completed by local, expert appraisers who are compensated above industry standards.