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Kevin Blair Tapped to Lead New Element Funding Branch in Tennessee

Jan 24, 2018
Element Funding has named AJ Pasquale as its newest Loan Originator on its expanding team in West Palm Beach, Fla.

Element Funding, a division of Primary Residential Mortgage Inc. (PRMI), has expanded its footprint in Tennessee with the addition of a new brick-and-mortar branch in Hixson. This branch will be under the management of long-time resident and mortgage professional, Kevin Blair (pictured right).
Kevin Blair Tapped to Lead New Element Funding Branch in Tennessee
Originally from Dallas, Blair is a long-time resident of Chattanooga, Tenn. and has been in the mortgage industry for more than 17 years. Before opening the Hixson, Tenn. branch, he was a Branch Manager at Brand Mortgage for six years. Kevin is a member of the Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce, the Chattanooga Association of Realtors and the Scenic City BNI Chapter.
 
“One of my greatest joys in this industry is to help homeowners successfully fund their home mortgage goals all while being able to exceed expectations and build lifelong relationships,” said Blair. “Element Funding gives me the resources and support to provide our community members with the help and tools they need as they make one of the biggest financial decisions in their lifetime.”
 
Kevin will be joined by Sales Manager Stacie Miles, Loan Officer Mike Congdon, Loan Officer Beth Mansell, Loan Processor Kristy Hickman, Loan Processor Melanie Carter, and Administrative Assistant Kelsey Harrod. 

 
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