I am an unconventional veteran of the mortgage industry. Over my 10 years with Masonmac, I have grown from a part-time Transaction Coordinator, to a full-time licensed Loan Officer, and then to the Sales Manager of the Virginia branch. I attribute that growth to both MasonMac's investment in me, as well as my approach to my business. From day one, I have set-out to create as much value as possible for my clients and partners. One of my first jobs was as a Sales Associate at Sam Ash Music, where I was responsible for selling guitars. Each one varied in commission, and many associates would push the highest margin product, regardless of the customers need. As a passionate musician, I couldn't earnestly recommend anything but my true opinion. At the end of my first month, I had beaten all of the other sales people on the leaderboard, simply by being myself. In my experience, very few first-time homebuyers are truly informed or prepared for the process of buying a home; Even less so when qualifying for a mortgage. Educating and personally accompanying clients on their path to home ownership is my favorite aspect of my job.If I am a customer, trusting someone to aid me in a major endeavor or help with a problem that I am not confident in solving myself, it is important for me to feel safe, heard, and in control; And I try to afford all of my clients the same experience. I strive to empower and inform my customers, so that they can make the best choice for themselves. I similarly aim to share the benefit of MasonMac Mortgage with other lenders who could grow their business with strong support and early adoption of technology. The modern mortgage landscape is fast paced, competitive, and full of hurdles. Having vocal leadership and an active team at my back has enabled me to grow, even in a challenging market. I’m always searching for likeminded LOs, with a passion for helping homeowners, that are interested in what MasonMac can do for them.