Professional Experience:
Philadelphia Phillies (up to AA), Outfielder, 1995-1998
Southstate Mortgage, Loan Officer, 1998-2000
IBM, Inside Sales Representative, 2000-2002
Sunshine Mortgage, Branch Manager | Loan Officer, 2002-2009
Fidelity Bank, Branch Manager | Loan Officer, 2009-2012
Envoy Mortgage, Region Sales Manager | Loan Officer, 2012-2014
Heritage Bank of the South | Renasant Bank, Regional Manager, 2014-2016
Northpointe Bank, Regional Vice President, 2016-2023
Valor Home Loans, Founder, 2023-current
Accomplishments:
BBA in Finance and Baseball Player, University of Georgia, 1991-1995
MVP, 2nd Team All-SEC, and Team Captain, University of Georgia Baseball, 1995
Drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies in 1995
Numerous Top Producer Awards Throughout Mortgage Career
Oversaw $8.6B in Region Production at Northpointe Bank over 7 Years
Personal Life:
Born and raised in Roswell, GA, a suburb north of Atlanta, GA
Moved to Colorado Springs, CO in 2007Married in 2000 to Mia Crane; Blessed with 2 children, Chase and Aspen
Jesus follower since 1998; Multiple volunteer roles: Youth Leader/Communicator, Adult Leader, Elder, Stewardship Team
Delta Operative, The Exodus Road, Anti-Human Trafficking
Board Member, OneLove Ethiopia
Hobbies: Snowboarding, Dirt Biking, Health and Fitness, Anything Fun with Family and Friends
Vision Statement:
As one of the Founders, my heart is set on creating something truly special—for my team and our clients. I’m fueled by the idea of giving my team a place where they can stretch their limits, with the tools and freedom to grow into their best selves, because I know their success powers everything else. What excites me is seeing them take ownership and make an impact. For our clients, I’m motivated by cutting through the chaos of the mortgage world—delivering clear, honest options that put them in control, whether they’re stepping into homeownership or building wealth. I’m committed to earn their trust, not just once, but every time, by getting it right. What drives me is building a company that’s solid, dependable, and leaves a mark—where people walk away stronger than they came.