Cornerstone Team Members

A dedicated, enthusiastic, and creative professional, Patrick takes a holistic approach to mortgage planning. Whether it’s helping people buy their first home, refinance their mortgage, or secure a second home, he presents solutions that meet their current needs and achieve their long-term dreams.

Over his 10-year career, Patrick has served in many areas of the mortgage business, including processing, compliance, and operations. He offers the trusted insight and proven experience needed to keep loan closings on track and on time.

Patrick was born and raised in Durham. A true advocate of learning, he holds two degrees from Guilford College in Business Management and in History and a certificate in nonprofit management from Duke University. When he’s not helping people become homeowners, Patrick devotes all his time to his wonderful children. He also enjoys camping, supporting the arts, and contact staff martial arts.

Chris has been in the mortgage industry since 2004. Known for his coaching and mentoring, as well as his robust knowledge about home financing, he is proud to lead an excellent group of Loan Officer Teams in the Atlantic Coast area. Chris is a leader who truly cares about his clients and staff.

Caring and friendly, with a true heart for helping make homebuyers become homeowners, Karen wears many hats in her role as Production Associate. Whether she’s assisting with operational support and managing important tasks, aligning the right loan strategy to meet your goals, or serving as your dedicated liaison with a friendly smile, she works enthusiastically to get clients home happy – no matter the challenge!

Originally from Miami, Florida, Karen is today a proud local of Lillington, North Carolina. Outside of the office, she can be found staying active and spending time with her wonderful husband, kids, and nieces and nephews. She also has a soft spot for Korean dramas and listening to a good podcast.

Bright, meticulous, and a proactive problem-solver with a positive attitude, Stacy serves as Team Ellis’s skilled Loan Processor. She plays a key role in gathering, managing, and verifying documentation to achieve a stress-free and on-time closing, combining specialized knowledge with her eye for detail. She truly loves getting to help make homeownership a reality – the reward of seeing a happy new homeowner is the best part of her job!

Outside of the office, Stacy enjoys spending time with her husband, three adult children, and three dogs. She also has fun doing various hobbies, whether it’s reading, crocheting, or relaxing with an entertaining video game.

As your Transaction Coordinator, Michelle is the dedicated point-of-contact for coordinating between parties, setting up files and documentation, and ensuring the loan process runs smoothly from start to home (and beyond!). A background of ample experience in mortgage underwriting means she has the industry insights to efficiently navigate every step of the process.

With her hardworking and helpful spirit, Michelle adds a touch of professional skill and intuitive service to each client’s homebuying journey. When she’s not helping clients or assisting team members, she enjoys hiking with her Pitbull Diablo, spending time with friends listening to live music, and relaxing outside on a sunny day.