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ARDRI Welcomes Wesley Olison as VP of Wholesale Production — Fueling Growth in Non-QM Lending

CALABASAS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ARDRI, a technology-forward Non-QM and Business Purpose mortgage lender, is proud to announce the appointment of Wesley Olison as Vice President of Wholesale Production. With more than 20 years of proven mortgage and finance leadership experience, Wesley joins ARDRI at a pivotal moment in the company’s expansion, bringing a powerful blend of strategic vision, operational insight, and results-driven leadership.

“ARDRI’s commitment to innovation, service, and modern technology sets it apart in the Non-QM space,” Wesley said. “I’m excited to join a team that values strong partnerships and delivers real value to brokers.”

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Wesley is known for his decisive, growth-driven leadership, with recent roles as Vice President and National Sales Manager establishing him as a standout in wholesale lending. He has led national and regional sales strategies, strengthened broker partnerships, and consistently contributed significant production. His leadership includes performance management, market expansion, and growth initiatives that strengthened results across multiple markets.

A unique advantage Wesley brings to ARDRI is his strong foundation in underwriting, credit analysis, and risk assessment. This technical background, coupled with his high-performing sales approach, enables him to understand the full lending lifecycle—empowering teams to structure deals effectively, identify new market opportunities, and respond with clarity to the evolving needs of brokers and borrowers.

“ARDRI’s commitment to innovation, service, and modern technology sets it apart in the Non-QM space,” Wesley said. “I’m excited to join a team that values strong partnerships and delivers real value to brokers. My goal is to empower our team, strengthen our market presence, and drive steady growth.”

At ARDRI, Wesley will help accelerate the company’s rapid expansion by broadening market reach, boosting production, and strengthening broker relationships nationwide. He will lead the development of a high-performance sales team driven by client-focused values—supporting ARDRI’s momentum as it continues to scale and increase its impact across the Non-QM industry.

“Wesley’s expertise, leadership style, and vision are an ideal fit for ARDRI as we scale,” said the company’s executive leadership team. “We look forward to the measurable value he will bring to our brokers, our internal teams, and the overall growth of our company.”

About ARDRI

ARDRI is a technology-forward Non-QM and Business Purpose mortgage lender dedicated to simplifying the complexities of modern lending for TPO mortgage brokers. By integrating intelligent technology with a client-first approach, ARDRI delivers efficient, accessible financing solutions designed for today's dynamic mortgage landscape.

Contacts

ARDRI
Website: http://www.ardri.ai | https://ardri.com/
Phone: 855.855.8598
Email: info@ardri.ai
Industry: Financial Services
Headquarters: Calabasas, CA

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ARDRI
Website: http://www.ardri.ai | https://ardri.com/
Phone: 855.855.8598
Email: info@ardri.ai
Industry: Financial Services
Headquarters: Calabasas, CA

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