Peoples Bank hires mortgage specialist

Tammy Ford, Lawrence, has joined Peoples Bank in Lawrence as a mortgage specialist.

Ford has worked for nearly 20 years in the mortgage industry, handling processing, underwriting, sales and management – including the previous two years as a sales manager for Wells Fargo, and 12 years as a branch manager for Countrywide Home Loans.

She was named to Countrywide’s President’s Club, recognizing producers ranking in the top 3 percent for the company.