POMONA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--LERETA, a national real estate tax and flood services provider, announced it has appointed P.A. (Paul) Larkins, a 35-year banking and financial services executive, as its chairman.

“We are pleased to continue working with Paul who has been serving on our board since last July,” said John Walsh, the company’s president and CEO. “We are heading into a transformational economic time, as enterprises re-evaluate supply chain diversification. Paul’s broad and deep financial services experience will be invaluable as we engage the industry with progressive strategies.”

“I look forward to continuing to work with John Walsh and the strong, committed team at LERETA,” Larkins said. “LERETA is pioneering advancements in technology and operational excellence which will challenge the basis for exceeding client expectations.”

Larkins spent 16 years with KeyCorp as an executive vice president, while also operating as president and CEO of several KeyCorp consumer and commercial businesses. Larkins has also worked for multiple private equity firms and serves on the board of FirstSun Bancorp and Amur Equipment Financing.

About LERETA

Since 1986 LERETA has provided the mortgage industry with nationwide property tax and flood data services. LERETA is on a mission to increase servicer efficiency, reduce penalties and interests, and provide unparalleled service. Led by a team of industry experts, LERETA’s extraordinary service is based upon innovation, technology, and flexibility that will meet every customer’s unique needs.