EPM’s Kevin DeLory dies of cancer at 53
DeLory began his career in the mortgage industry as an account executive at Option One Mortgage. He later held roles at New Century Mortgage, Barclays, Mid-Island Mortgage Corp. and Carrington.
At Carrington, DeLory set records, including being named the top Regional Sales Manager in the company in units for 2013-2017.
DeLory joined EPM in 2021. During his time at the company, he co-hosted “The Whole Perspective” podcast with his SVP of Lending at EPM and best friend of 30 years, Kenny Phillips.
In a post on LinkedIn, Perez shared the news of DeLory’s passing.
“Our partnership was rooted in trust. We challenged each other, pushed each other, and supported each other through every high and every hardship,” Perez wrote. “Kevin made me a better leader, and more than that, he made me a better man…His loss is a shock to our system—and to our hearts. But the best way we can honor him is to carry his legacy forward.”
Perez says he plans to fill DeLory’s shoes in the meantime and run EPM’s sales. He doesn’t imagine naming a replacement anytime soon, and he put forward the idea of naming a scholarship for his daughter in memory of her father and an award in his honor.
“I was privileged to be his CEO. I was privileged to be his business partner,” shared a choked-up Perez.
