First American CMO receives HousingWire marketing award for second year
First American Financial Corporation (NYSE: FAF) announced that Chief Marketing Officer Chelsea Sumrow received the 2026 Marketing Leaders award from HousingWire, marking the second consecutive year she has earned this recognition.
HousingWire's selection committee chose the award winners based on their efforts to build marketing teams, drive initiatives, and impact customers and markets within the housing industry.
"Chelsea continues to elevate how we leverage data and innovation to enhance the experience of our customers across every interaction with our services, while measuring impact every step of the way," said Matt Wajner, chief financial officer at First American Financial Corporation.
According to the company, Sumrow has led marketing initiatives focused on customer engagement, brand development, and growth measurement. Her work has included modernizing the company's brand identity and aligning teams around organizational objectives.
"HousingWire's Marketing Leaders represent the professionals shaping how housing companies connect, compete and grow in a constantly evolving market," said Clayton Collins, CEO of HousingWire.
First American Financial Corporation provides title, settlement and risk solutions for real estate transactions. The company reported total revenue of $7.5 billion in 2025 and offers products and services throughout the United States and internationally.
