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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 Presidents 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.

Tara Henry

As the client coordinator, Tara works directly with the underwriter and client to get loans approved, once Colleen makes sure they qualify.

The Alpharetta native met her husband, Jason, while living in Brookhaven, and they decided to move north of Atlanta. They have two children, Kenneth, 2, and Hunter, 9 months, along with three “crazy” dogs.

Tara learned she had an aptitude for processing because of her attention to detail, ability to maintain timelines and manage many moving parts on multiple files, and her capacity to retain and apply extensive knowledge of agency guidelines. Her experience in pre-underwriting files from the beginning of the process gives clients a head start and prevents unforeseen issues.

“I came to Homeowners, after almost six years with another company, for the opportunity to grow my career,” Tara said. “I met Joshua when I was given two extremely difficult files to close for him. He and I clicked and worked extremely well together from the beginning. From there, our partnership was born.”

Tara gets clients to the finish line, and said she is proud of the team’s growth and the number of lives they are able to touch. 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, where she and her husband bought their first home.

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 touchpoints. Getting out in Cherokee County and meeting people is one of my favorite parts of my job!”

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.