Commercial Mortgage Industry HR Exec Joins Bryn Mawr Trust

BRYN MAWR, PA—A former human resources executive from Berkadia Commercial Mortgage, Linda Sanchez, is joining Bryn Mawr Bank Corporation, parent of The Bryn Mawr Trust Company, as senior vice president and chief human resources officer. Sanchez will report to Frank Leto, president and chief executive officer and will be based in the corporate headquarters in Bryn Mawr, PA.

“I am pleased to welcome Linda, a seasoned human resources professional and business executive, to our senior team,” says Leto. “Her rich level of experience will add significant value as we strategically position BMT for continued growth.  Our employees and employment culture are the driving force behind our service-first philosophy and performance success, and Linda’s leadership will be invaluable as we work to attract, develop and engage strong talent now and in the future.”

Sanchez will oversee HR strategic planning including: leadership development; employee training and engagement; inclusion and diversity; organizational development, culture and change management; compensation and benefits; and leadership and oversight for talent management.

Sanchez spent six years as executive vice president of human resources and chief administrative officer of Berkadia Commercial Mortgage and more than fourteen years in similar positions at Capmark Financial Group and its predecessor, GMAC Commercial Mortgage.

She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Development and Family Studies from Pennsylvania State University, as well as a certificate from Harvard Business School for successful completion of their Leadership Direct Program. She holds a SHRM-SCP designation from the Society for Human Resource Management, participates in the Southeastern Pennsylvania SHRM chapter, is a member of the Pennsylvania Society of People and Strategy), and is a founding member of the Chief Human Resource Officer Alliance.