John Hedlund

John Hedlund is an experienced business executive with a diverse background in the financial services and environmental sectors. He is currently the founder and CEO of Biodinami Inc., a soil biology and agriculture management company that focuses on natural soil regeneration and agricultural enhancement.3

As the leader of Biodinami, Hedlund demonstrates entrepreneurial skills and drives the company towards success. The company is based in San Francisco, California.2

Professional Background

Prior to his role at Biodinami, John Hedlund had a notable career in the mortgage industry:

• He founded Adanac Advisory Group (AAG), a boutique advisory and consulting firm.14
• Hedlund recently retired from AmeriHome Mortgage, where he served as Chief Operating Officer and Managing Director.1
• He was one of the original founders of AmeriHome in 2013 and played a key role in its growth and eventual sale to Western Alliance Bank in 2021.1

Industry Experience

Hedlund's experience in the financial sector is extensive:

• He spent 11 years in leadership roles at AmeriHome Mortgage.1
• Prior to that, he worked for 7 years as an executive with Bank of America Home Loans.1
• His career began with the Royal Bank of Canada, and he later became Chief Operating Officer of RBC Mortgage in the United States.1

Board Memberships and Advisory Roles

John Hedlund is actively involved in various industry organizations:

• Chairman of the Board for MISMO
• Advisory Board Member for Automated Mortgage Systems, Inc.
• Board member of the Mortgage Bankers Association
• Board Director of the California Mortgage Bankers Association1

Recently, he also joined the advisory board of FundingShield, a company focused on tackling challenges in the financial industry such as cybersecurity, payment risk, and fraud.1

John Hedlund is known for his strategic thinking, ability to lead organizations through transformational changes, and his unique perspective on the mortgage market.1