The board of directors of the Canadian Association of Accredited Mortgage Professionals (CAAMP) today announced Jim Murphy has been selected to be the industry group’s president and CEO.

The position was recently restructured to enable the organization to identify a leader who could work fulltime with enthusiasm and a passion for excellence in the promotion of CAAMP.

Formerly known as the Canadian Institute of Mortgage Brokers and Lenders (CIMBL), the name change to CAAMP represents the transition from a trade association to a professional association and reflects the association’s commitment to raising professional standards in the mortgage industry.

Murphy joined CAAMP in 2005 to lead the Government Relations and Communications department and in this position was responsible for all government relations activities and media and public relations projects. Prior to joining CAAMP, he enjoyed a distinguished career in both the private and public sectors.

“As the organization, formerly known as CIMBL, moves towards CAAMP, we created the new position of president and CEO to ensure our fast growing industry has a leader at the helm who will champion the importance of the AMP designation to existing members, new members and to the broader community including mortgage-seeking customers,” said Paul Grewal, chairman of CAAMP. “Having worked with Jim for two years, I can say with confidence that he will ensure that the voice of CAAMP will be heard and respected among consumers and the increasingly expanding mortgage industry.”