The Team
E.J. Simonsen, Founder and President
E.J. Simonsen
Our Founder and President, E.J. “Edge” Simonsen initially visualized the Home Solution Counselors concept as “Saving Homes and Saving Families.” E.J., a licensed real estate Broker, can be heard weekly, during Monday morning drive time from 7:00-8:00 on CNN News on 650 AM in the Houston area or at http://www.cnn650.com/ where E.J. counsels the public on various options when facing a tough mortgage situation. In 2001, E.J. “Edge” Simonsen started the first HomeVestors® “We Buy Ugly Houses” franchise in Fort Bend County, Texas. It quickly grew into the 5th largest office in the USA. From Rookie of the Year, to induction into the Hall of Honor for HomeVestors of America®, he and his staff evaluated thousands of tough family situations. E.J. holds a BBA-Marketing from the University of Houston.
Mike Baker, Vice-President
Mike Baker
As Vice-President, Mike Baker is responsible for strategic planning and managing the company’s growth mission and operational objectives. Prior to joining Home Solution Counselors, Mike spent 17 years in the technology industry, holding various sales and sales management positions with IBM, Symantec and Hewlett-Packard. Mike is also the managing partner in a property tax lending business and is a licensed REALTOR®. Mike holds a BBA-Finance from the University of Houston.
Steven Schwinger, Senior Loss Mitigation Counselor
Steven Schwinger
Ron Glaser, Senior Loss Mitigation Counselor
Ron Glaser
George Gore, Counsel
George Gore
In addition to his own private practice, George Gore is a contributor to our Blog for Attorneys. The Gore Law Firm specializes in mortgage litigation and consumer defense. Prior to starting his own firm, George was an Associate with Doyle, Restrepo, Harvin and Robbins and clerked with the IRS and 1st Court of Appeals. George holds both a BS and JD from the University of Houston.
Christie Glaser, Client Service Manager
Christie Glaser
As Client Service Manager, Christie Glaser oversees all aspects of the client lifecycle from intake to closure. Prior to joining HSC, Christie was a licensed radiology technician. Her native home country is Michigan. Christie is a graduate of Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University.
Dan Welch, Client Service Negotiator
Dan Welch
Dan Welch joined TeamHSC in 2009 directly from a mortgage service company where he was responsible for negotiating short sales and loan modifications. He brings knowledge, insight and experience of the inner workings of mortgage servicers. He uses every tool at his disposal to win for his clients.
Randall Macchi, Law Clerk
Randall Macchi
Randy Macchi is a law clerk with The Gore Law Firm and assists HSC with research to help our clients. He holds a BA from Brigham Young University and is currently a third year student at the law school at the University of Houston. Randy is currently the Executive Chair of the Moot Court Board and previous Director of Internal Affairs for the Student Bar Association. He is also a certified mediator and member of the American Bar Association and State Bar of Texas. Prior to joining The Gore Law Firm, Randy clerked for Lone Star Legal Aid in the Housing/Consumer Unit.
Angela Parks, Client Service Coordinator
Angela Parks
Angela Parks works with the clients to build their initial casefile and ensure that all of the ongoing documentation and correspondence is kept current with the clients’ banks.
