PRESS RELEASE

Leadership appointments position Argyle for continued growth across mortgage, government and tenant screening

NEW YORK CITY, Aug. 4, 2026 – Argyle, the leading consumer-permissioned verification platform, today announced two executive promotions—longstanding leaders stepping into expanded roles, backed by deep product knowledge built from growing within the company. John Hardesty has been named chief revenue officer and Daniel Esquibel has been promoted to vice president of mortgage.

The promotions follow a period of strong momentum for Argyle, including more than 160% year-over-year growth in its mortgage business, continued expansion in tenant screening and the rapid adoption of its verification platform by government agencies in more than 10 states.

"John and Daniel have earned the trust of our customers, partners and teammates through their leadership and the results they've delivered,” said Argyle Founder and CEO Shmulik Fishman. “As our business continues to grow across mortgage, government and tenant screening, they're the right people to help lead our next chapter."

As chief revenue officer, Hardesty will lead Argyle's go-to-market strategy and team including sales, marketing, partnerships and customer success. He previously served as senior vice president of revenue, where he led revenue strategy and execution for mortgage sales and partnerships.

"Organizations across every industry we serve are rethinking what they expect from a verification partner," Hardesty said. "They want faster decisions, better data, lower costs and a better experience for the people they serve. As we enter this next chapter, my focus will be building on the strong product and customer experience we’ve already established, so our go-to-market organization continues to deliver those results. Argyle has always led with innovation, and I’m committed to keeping us in front of what’s next for the industry."

Esquibel, who previously served as director of strategic sales and partnerships, will now oversee Argyle's mortgage business as vice president of mortgage, including sales, strategy and partnerships.

"I've seen firsthand how much opportunity lenders unlock when verification becomes easier, faster and more affordable,” said Esquibel. “As vice president of mortgage, my priority will be helping more lenders lower costs, improve the borrower experience and drive stronger lending outcomes through consumer-permissioned verification."

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