Walker & Dunlop COO Stephen Theobald to retire effective March 31, 2027
Walker & Dunlop said Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Stephen P. Theobald will retire effective March 31, 2027, after notifying the company on September 30, 2026. He will remain in the role until then, and his duties will be divided among other employees. The filing says his decision is not due to any disagreement with the company on its operations, policies or practices.
Key points
- Stephen P. Theobald, EVP and Chief Operating Officer, notified the company on September 30, 2026 of his retirement.
- Retirement is effective March 31, 2027, when he will cease to serve as an officer and employee.
- His COO duties will be divided among other company employees; no successor is named in the filing.
- He will continue as EVP and COO until his retirement date.
The filing
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