Meet Your Team

Brian Heckman

Branch Manager & Mortgage Loan Originator NMLS# 229758

Brian leads our team of talented mortgage professionals, which is best known in the mortgage and real estate communities for closing ahead of schedule, communicating and following-up proactively throughout the entire process, and helping Realtors® and Loan Officers grow their businesses.

With more than 16 years in the mortgage business, he’s not only confident, but certain, that our team will execute our system, and utilize programs to give you the absolute best mortgage results, whether you are a borrower, a Realtor® partner, or a Loan Officer on our team.

Brian lives in Tampa with his wife, Stacy, and 2 boys, Payton and Parker, along with their 2 dogs. When he’s not innovating the mortgage business, he’s watching Gator football, driving his Wrangler, and hanging out with friends as an active member at both Realtor Associations in Tampa Bay, as well as at Grace Family Church.

“One-man-bands” obviously don’t consistently succeed with mortgages these days. We embrace that we’re better together, as a team. So, please, meet a few people on our squad, below. We’re all going to be friends anyway, may as well start now!

Meet the Team

Carena Constantaras

Loan Officer NMLS# 1523910

Carena may be part-unicorn. Her mix of intelligence and care for people is rare, and why our clients love her. A South-African Greek immigrant, She has a unique perspective and desire to help people achieve their dreams in and out of the mortgage industry. Carena moved here from Atlanta 3 years ago. On weekends, you'll catch her cheering on the GA Bulldogs, hanging with her dog, Stella, or enjoying the sun at the beach.

Alexa Chavez

Loan Partner

Alexa has a perfect combo of memorably-friendly and super-intelligent. She plays a key role in helping our team deliver the “wow” we aim to provide to our mortgage clients. She chose to work here because she "could tell this is amazing team, who does business honestly...and seems to have a good vibe" (I told you, Alexa is smart). She loves spending time hanging out with her 2 kids, and enjoys going to the beach in her free time.

Kristina Olarte

Loan Processor

Kristina is the founder of our processing ninja position by being, well, a ninja mortgage processor. She is ridiculously proactive and detail-oriented, which helps our team consistently get loans closed ahead-of-schedule. Tackling any surprises along the way, she eliminates the opposition closing your loan fast. She loves to be outdoors, kayaking or biking with her husband. They are literal dog-whisperers and animal lovers including parrots and turtles.

Karen Brown

Mortgage Loan Originator NMLS# 1648127

Karen brings years of mortgage experience and sales successes to our team. Clients and Realtor partners recognize her drive to provide top notch customer service and her creative approach to being a "problem solver." These qualities are what set her apart in this business. In her free time, Karen proudly wears the title of "Mortgage Mom" taking care of two young children and enjoying time on the water with her husband Chris, who is a full time fisherman.

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