VRM executive Cheryl Travis-Johnson has died

Dr. Cheryl Travis-Johnson, the executive vice president and chief operating officer of VRM Mortgage Services, died last week, according to the company.

Travis-Johnson, an industry veteran with over 30 years of service, joined VRM in 2008 and helped to position the company as a “trusted and innovative partner” in delivering mortgage services. VRM’s press release called her a “tireless champion for expanding homeownership opportunities,” especially for underrepresented communities.

“I’ve known Cheryl for over 25 years,” said Keith Murray, president and CEO of VRM Mortgage Services. “I’ve had the extraordinary privilege of collaborating and witnessing her lead VRM with unwavering integrity and commitment, all while staying anchored in her faith. She is an icon whose contributions will long be remembered for thoughtful intent and improving the lives of others.”

Before joining VRM, Travis-Johnson served as director of REO sales operations for Freddie Mac, where she received Freddie Mac’s Premier Achievement Award on multiple occasions.

She received her BA in Administration and Legal Processes with an emphasis in Economics from Mills College, an MBA from Walden University and a Doctorate of Business Administration with a concentration in Leadership from Walden University in 2018.

Outside of her professional environment, Travis-Johnson led financial literacy sessions for women through her church. Colleagues described her as “a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and boss.”