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PHOTOS BY RED BARYL PORTRAITS

“We want the experience to matter so much. It’s such a huge part of people’s lives; I want them to see it as a significant experience. I am thankful that people allow us to be a part of their story,” Joshua said.

It starts with a strategy call with each client. That’s when the teamwork kicks in. • Named to the President’s Club at

Homeowners Financial Group for the second consecutive year. • Listed in the Scotsman

Guide as one of the nation’s

Top Originators. According to the guide, “the longevity and comprehensive scope of this list makes it the most respected ranking and coveted achievement in mortgage lending.” • Recognized in the Top 1%

Mortgage Originators in America. • Listed in Mortgage Executive Magazine’s ranking of the Top 1% Mortgage Originators in

America 2021, also published in April 2022.

Jeff Adams As area manager in the Atlanta metro market and Joshua’s sales partner, Jeff coaches homebuyers in making informed and strategic decisions. The job helps him fulfill his goal of making a positive impact on his community. After attending Michigan State University, Jeff sought a career in finance, which combined his degree with his passion.

Jeff entered the mortgage industry in 2003 and has enjoyed a successful career. As a loan officer, he personally closed more than $500 million in business. He transitioned to management in 2016. Jeff teamed up with Joshua two years ago, and he is dedicated to helping grow the team.

“The most valuable aspect of my job is the ability to help clients, referral sources and loan officers build wealth through real estate,” Jeff said.

A Michigan native, he moved to Georgia in 1999. He lives in Woodstock with his wife, Jenn, and their sons, Alex, 19, and Bryce, 17. Alex attends college in North Carolina, and Bryce is a student at Mount Paran Christian School. Jeff and Jenn love to watch their boys play baseball. Bethany Pitts As the director of client experience, Bethany helps oversee the strategy, planning and execution of the team’s overall client experience goals.

The Ohio native moved to Roswell in high school. After graduating from the University of Kentucky, she returned to Roswell and moved to Cherokee County in 2003.

In her first job with an Atlanta law firm, Bethany worked in the bankruptcy division, representing banks and mortgage companies nationwide. She eventually became a manager of the Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee and Florida litigation team.

“My time at the firm, coupled with various positions held, has afforded me a vast amount of relevant understanding and experience, which has proven to be beneficial in my current role,” she said.

“My focus is on our clients, agents and potential clients and agents. My goal is to deliver a seamless experience for them on their journey through the mortgage process at several key stages and touch points. ”

Bethany and her husband, Sean, live in Canton, with their three boys and a dog, Boone. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling and watching her boys play sports.