McPhail Sanchez, LLC

10/12/2026

Check out the latest episode of Kent McPhail and Steve Hladik’s podcast!

The 72nd episode of What the M features Steven Nesmith, CEO of the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority (RRHA).

You can listen to What the M at the link below, or wherever you listen to podcasts. If you enjoy the episode, please rate, review, and subscribe!
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2047421/episodes/19943927

09/28/2026

Check out the latest episode of Kent McPhail and Steve Hladik’s podcast about the mortgage default servicing industry!

The 71st episode of What the M features Mark McArdle, Senior Vice President of Regulatory Relations, Public Policy and Stakeholder Engagement at Newrez, LLC.

You can listen to What the M at the link below, or wherever you listen to podcasts. If you enjoy the episode, please rate, review, and subscribe!
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2047421/episodes/19870555

09/11/2026

Check out this special all-new episode of “What the M,” in which Kent and Steve interview Brian D. Montgomery, former Director of HUD and recipient of the September 11 Presidential Distinguished Service Award, about his experience of being onboard Air Force One on September 11, 2001.

In this special episode of “What the M,” Steve and Kent are honored to welcome Brian D. Montgomery as a guest. While Brian is well-known throughout the mortgage default servicing industry for his distinguished career in housing finance and public service, he also has a unique firsthand perspective on one of the most consequential days in American history: as the Director of Presidential Advance, he was traveling aboard Air Force One with President George W. Bush on September 11, 2001. For the 25th anniversary of that fateful day, Brian was kind enough to visit with us and answer questions about the events, the aftermath, and the moments he most vividly remembers.

Brian D. Montgomery is a former Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and two-time Federal Housing Commissioner. He served in senior leadership roles under Presidents George W. Bush, Barack Obama, and Donald Trump, becoming the only person to lead the Federal Housing Administration twice. As Director of Presidential Advance, Montgomery traveled extensively with President George W. Bush and, in addition to being aboard Air Force One with the President on September 11, 2001, he helped coordinate presidential events and logistics in the days that followed, including visits to the Pentagon and Ground Zero. He later received the September 11 Presidential Distinguished Service Award for his service. With more than 30 years of experience in government and housing finance, Montgomery has played a significant role in housing policy, mortgage finance, disaster recovery, and regulatory reform.

We are honored to welcome Brian to the podcast.

You can listen to What the M at the link below, or wherever you listen to podcasts. If you enjoy the episode, please rate, review, and subscribe!
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2047421/episodes/19786683

09/02/2026

Check out the 5th season premiere, available now!

The 5th season premiere of What the M features Rick Sharga, CEO and President of the CJ Patrick Company, and Daren Blomquist, Vice President of Market Economics at Auction.com.

You can listen to What the M at the link below, or wherever you listen to podcasts!
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2047421/episodes/19724866

07/13/2026

Our team had a great time celebrating Lauren, Tyler, and baby Brooks on Friday. We are excited to welcome another member to the McPhail Sanchez family!

07/02/2026

McPhail Sanchez will be closed Friday, July 3, in observance of Independence Day.

We wish everyone a safe, happy, and enjoyable holiday weekend. We look forward to serving you when we resume normal business hours on Monday, July 6.

06/19/2026

Juneteenth commemorates the day in 1865 when Union General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas and issued General Order No. 3, announcing that all enslaved people were free—over two years after President Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation. This day became a symbolic milestone of Black freedom and a celebration of African American culture, resilience, and achievement.

05/27/2026

We are proud to announce that Lauren Aiyer Warren has been selected for membership in the American Inns of Court.
The American Inns of Court are dedicated to promoting professionalism, ethics, civility, and excellence within the legal profession. Membership is an honor reserved for attorneys and judges who demonstrate a commitment to the highest standards of practice and mentorship.

Please join us in congratulating Lauren on this well-deserved achievement and recognition. We are excited to see her continue making an impact within the legal community and our firm.

05/21/2026

We’re proud to share that Kent McPhail, Founding Partner of McPhail Sanchez, LLC, will be speaking today at The Five Star Institute’s Velocity – A FORCE Conference in New Orleans. Kent joins the Legal League Panel discussion, “Building Partnerships Between Default Attorneys and Agents,” today at 3:00 p.m.

McPhail Sanchez’s success is a direct reflection of Kent’s dedication, leadership, and ability to build lasting professional relationships. While his 35 years of experience in the industry have shaped an impressive breadth of knowledge and expertise, those who know Kent understand that his strength in relationship-building comes just as much from his genuinely convivial and gregarious nature as from professional experience.

This panel is filled with outstanding talent, and we know attendees will gain valuable insight from the discussion. Friends and colleagues attending the conference will not want to miss this conversation.
We look forward to a great panel this afternoon in New Orleans!

04/22/2026

A year of growth. A standard of excellence. A team that makes it all happen.
We are proud of what we’ve accomplished—and even more grateful for the dedicated professionals behind it.

Happy Administrative Professionals Day!