Management

Frustrated by getting his first mortgage, Doug Lebda saw a need to empower consumers in what is, for most, the largest financial transaction in their lives – financing a home. He envisioned a process where lenders would compete for the borrower's business in a fair and open marketplace. And through this process, lenders would be able to target exactly the right consumers to grow. With that vision and his passion for driving innovation, Doug founded LendingTree in 1996 which has revolutionized how consumers shop for loans and how lenders reach new customers.

After launching LendingTree nationally in July 1998, Doug led the company through a successful IPO in 2000, through the dot-com meltdown of 2001 and a successful sale to IAC/InterActiveCorp in 2003. From 2005 to 2008, Doug served as IAC's President and Chief Operating Officer, leading the company through a transition from a holding company to a unified operating company. In 2008, Doug rejoined LendingTree as it spun out from IAC as a separate public company. Today, LendingTree connects consumers and businesses more broadly than just mortgages including; cars, auto finance, education and home services. In addition to LendingTree and his non-profit work, Doug helps lead other companies that are transforming the way consumers transact online. He's the Chairman of the Board of Recyclebank (recently named one of the 50 most innovative companies in the world), Co-Founder of Tykoon (an innovative financial platform for families and children) and is an active mentor and angel investor.

Before founding LendingTree, Doug worked as an auditor and consultant for PriceWaterhouseCoopers. He holds a Bachelors degree from Bucknell University and an MBA from the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia.

Jason Bengel, a Chartered Financial Analyst, serves as LendingTree’s Chief Financial Officer. His tenure with LendingTree began in February 2018 when he joined the organization as Vice President, Financial Planning and Analysis.

Prior to joining LendingTree, Jason held roles in Treasury, Corporate Development, and FP&A with companies including Outbrain, Revlon, Goldman Sachs, and Air Products. He began his career as a structural engineer.

Scott uses his 20+ years of business experience to guide LendingTree in its goal to revolutionize how consumers experience the insurance industry.

Over 15 years ago Scott launched QuoteWizard.com to help consumers navigate the insurance landscape, compare pricing, and find the best policy. Before he started QuoteWizard, Scott spent six years managing the operations of online marketing firm, WorldClass Strategy.

Jill joined LendingTree in October 2018 and serves as LendingTree’s Chief Human Resources Officer. Jill oversees and manages Human Resources, Real Estate and Facilities and the LendingTree Foundation.

Jill most recently served as the founding partner and owner of Charlotte-based Spivey & Olmstead, a boutique talent and leadership consulting firm. Prior to this, Jill served over 20 years with Wells Fargo (formerly Wachovia) in various Human Resources roles, most recently as Executive Vice President and Managing Director of Human Resources. In this role, Jill led HR responsibilities for the Corporate Investment Banking business, which was comprised of almost 7,000 employees across the U.S., Western Europe and Asia. Her role later expanded to include corporate-wide International Operations in more than30 countries. Jill focused much of her career in building out talent and leadership development programs, employee engagement strategies, and developing high performing and inclusive cultures.

Arun joined LendingTree in October 2018 as Chief Information Security Officer. Arun leads the company’s information security organization in overseeing the confidentiality and integrity of LendingTree’s technology and information system, evaluating and addressing any potential risks, informing policies and expanding LendingTree’s overall information security capabilities.

Arun brings 20 years of Information Security experience to LendingTree. Most recently, 

Carla has served as Chief Accounting Officer of LendingTree since 2013. She oversees all general and technical accounting, tax and SOX functions.

Carla joined the company in December 2012 from King Pharmaceuticals, Inc. where she held various positions from 2001 until 2012, including Senior Vice President and Controller since 2005. Previously, Carla held various positions with PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP from 1993 until 2000, including Manager from 1998 until 2000.

Serving as LendingTree’s Chief Technology Officer, Scott leads the development operations for our web properties and the LendingTree App. With over 15 years of computer and software engineering leadership experience, Scott knows a thing or two about building world-class products for businesses and consumers alike.

Before joining the team at LendingTree, Scott worked in a number of software engineering and leadership roles developing new and innovative solutions. He has spent time with CTX, AOL, and Capital One.

Heather is the General Counsel & Corporate Secretary at LendingTree, where she leads the legal and compliance team. Prior to joining LendingTree, Heather held the title of SVP, Head of Privacy and Regulatory at Bank of America Merchant Services, from 2017 until the joint venture dissolved in 2020. Prior to that role, Heather worked in house at several financial institutions, including Wells Fargo and Ally Bank, and began her career as an Associate at Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP. Heather completed a JD in Law from Georgetown University Law Center, and received a BA in Political Science, with honors, from the University of Notre Dame.