John David “J.D.” Crowe is the president of Southeast Mortgage of Georgia, Inc., a full- service Atlanta mortgage company. J.D. will also serve as president of the Mortgage Bankers Association of Georgia, assuming that position later this year. Crowe joined Southeast Mortgage as senior vice president in 2010.
Crowe is responsible for licensed mortgage originator sales while maintaining the company’s top service standards and capital markets operations. As president of Georgia’s largest non-bank lender, Crowe will continue to deliver exceptional mortgage services to Southeast Mortgage’s clients and referral partners.
Prior to assuming the presidency, Crowe has owned his own mortgage operation, originated as a broker and correspondent as well as originated in a national bank and at a direct non-bank lender. Crowe is well versed in direct government-sponsored enterprises and is knowledgeable on all channels of mortgage loan origination.
Crowe, a native of Anderson, SC, is a graduate of Furman University, a former US Army officer and lives in Milton. He is married to Kelli Stewart Crowe and has three boys ages 16, 15 and 11. Crowe is a member of the National Eagle Scout Society, is an active member and volunteer at North Point Community Church and is a volunteer at several non-profit, charitable organizations including The Seed Company, Operation Resolute, Ghana Hope, Meals With A Mission and Global Leadership.
Brad Christian / Managing Director
Brad Christian is Managing Director for Market Force Information, a global market research firm that specializes in customer intelligence. He has acted in a consulting and business development role for the last eight years. He works with firms in the restaurant, supermarket, drug, petro/convenience and retail industries to develop comprehensive measurement programs designed to provide the business intelligence needed to drive increases in customer satisfaction and financial performance. Brad graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a major in marketing and a minor in economics. He lives in Holly Springs, Georgia with his wife, Susan, and their three children, Aidan, Morgan and Evan.
Jeff is a leading expert on youth achievement. He has dedicated the last decade to studying and understanding the critical elements that define high achievers. Jeff’s work is currently impacting over 50,000 students globally and coauthored The 7 Mindsets to Live Your Ultimate Life. For more information, visit www.7mindsets.com.