Freddie Mac Multifamily announced the promotion of Richard C. Martinez to senior vice president, multifamily production and sales. In his newly expanded role, Richard will oversee production for all Optigosm product lines, including Conventional, Small Balance, Targeted Affordable Housing and Senior Housing. Richard will continue to report to Debby Jenkins, executive vice president and head of Freddie Mac Multifamily.

Martinez joined Freddie Mac Multifamily in 1988 as the managing regional director of the central region. He was promoted to vice president of production and sales in 2012.  Most recently, Martinez served as interim co-lead for Freddie Mac’s conventional production and sales team, alongside Peter Giles. He holds a Master of City and Regional Planning from the Harvard Kennedy School and a Bachelor of Arts from Saint Louis University.