Meet the

EVP, Sales & Engagement and
Sr. Mortgage Advisor
NMLS 164330
[email protected]
480.725.0151

Kelly has built her -year career as a Mortgage Professional by providing honest, well-communicated and knowledge-based lending experiences. She’s ranked in both Scotsman Guide and National Mortgage News Magazine as a top 1% mortgage producer in the nation.

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Sr. Loan Strategy Manager
NMLS 203298
480-424-4655

Tara is a genius when it comes to the details. As the Loan Analyst Manager, she assists our clients by guiding them through the loan application process and oversees the pre-qualification phase for our entire team. With more than a decade of experience in home finance, Tara is very knowledgeable at getting clients on the right path. Tara is married and has two adorable twin boys and a beautiful girl.

Team Captain
NMLS 1121576
480-631-4605

Karen is the Team Captain and Kelly's "wingman" for over 20 years! She helps lead and guide the team to successful on-time closings. She manages the contract-to-close process, is our self-employment income guru and knows every nuance of the home loan process. If there's a problem, she'll solve it. Karen is the mother to 4 children and her oldest son served in the Navy. This makes her very proud as she considers herself a military brat since her Dad served 20 years in the Army!

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Client Success Coordinator
NMLS 1100797
480-448-9823

Our Client Loyalty Specialist, Christi helps strengthen Realtor and Client Relationships. She attends clients' closings and discusses the last stages of the home loan process. Christi also coordinates client and realtor events and educational classes. She was raised in Phoenix, is married to her 4th grade sweetheart, and is a mother of one beautiful child (which she considers her highest achievement!) In her spare time she competitive barrel races and is our team cowgirl!

Loan Advisor
NMLS 1289189
480-631-4980

Vanessa ensures our clients' questions are answered timely, assists with completing loan applications and is fantastic with communicating the nuances and next steps in the process. Her knack of creating deep bonds with our clients is much appreciated by all. Originally from Chicago, Vanessa's family brought their Italian family recipes from the Midwest to the popular Salerno's Restaurant & Pizzeria in Gilbert, AZ.

Client Success Coordinator
NMLS 2017791
480-716-3735

Danielle has been in the real estate business since 2010. She's worked with top producing real estate teams and has several years of lending experience. She supports our Realtors with technology and strategies to help them win! She was born and raised in North Scottsdale, but that didn’t keep her from traveling to 20 countries and 43 states! When she’s not working, you’ll find her on a hike or at the dog park with her two rescue pups!!

Loan Success Coordinator
480-448-2081
Yo Hablo Español*

You may recognize Kazumi's cheerful voice when you call the Kelly Zitlow Group. She'll direct you to the appropriate team member to assist with your needs and/or can schedule time with you and Kelly. Kazumi is here to help! She enjoys traveling the world with her fiance Nick. She is a dog mom to the cutest French bulldog! Raised in Arizona her entire life, still very close to her roots in Guadalajara, Jalisco Mexico. Kazumi is also an enthusiastic Sneaker collector.

Loan Success Coordinator
480-631-4476
Yo Hablo Español*

As a team support coordinator, Cynthia supports the team in any way that she can. Whether it’s setting up files or gathering documentation, she always has a smile on her face and a can do attitude. She’s a mom to 2 boys that she loves going on adventures with. Family is a big part of her life and she loves spending time with her parents too. Cynthia is originally from Guadalajara and moved to the states when she was 3 years old. She loves to work out especially at outdoor boot camps!

Executive Assistant to Kelly Zitlow
480-866-8731

Meet Kiersten, Executive Assistant to Kelly. She has over 20 years of experience as an executive assistant and is here to help connect you with Kelly as relates to scheduling and more. You'll love her positive vibe and can-do attitude. She has been living and loving the Arizona heat for the last 15 years. When she's not working you'll find her hanging out with her husband, their teenage son and 3 dogs. Her happy place is Cabo!