Meet our powerhouse team

FOUNDER & PRESIDENT
Realtor PARKS/Compass RE, Principle Designer SE Design + Studio

Born and raised in Nashville, TN, Stephanie received her BA in Organizational Communication with a focus on non-profit management from Middle Tennessee State University with an MA in International  Studies with a focus on global health, food, and housing security from the University of San Francisco. A former musician and creative by trade, she is currently a Realtor for PARKS/Compass RE and an Interior Designer with SE Deign + Studio.


As ,any her real estate clients have been first-time home buyers attempting to compete with the ever-growing housing demand in Nashville, she and her fellow colleagues came up with a plan: to help fund those who make Nashville, Nashville to purchase their first homes. The organization offers educational courses and financial assistance to achieve realized goals.

CO-FOUNDER & VICE PRESIDENT
International Realtor, Broker/Owner EXIT Real Estate Experts

April Harrington is the co-founder of the Nashville Industry Fund, serving on the board of directors as well as the Fundraising committee. April is from Nashville with deep ties to the service industry. Being dedicated to building strong communities, she sits on the Professional Standards committee for the State of Tennessee, on the Board of Directors for New Horizons Corporation, and is an active member of the Community Involvement Committee for the Eastern Middle Tennessee Association of Realtors.

A highly accomplished and awarded professional, she is the franchise owner and Principal Broker with EXIT Realty, currently leading a real estate team of 25 agents with 60 million in sales in 2021 alone. She is an educator and mentor to many, creating highly effective Master Classes to help new realtors bridge the gap between Real Estate School and the real-world application of the job.

SECRETARY
Principal Broker/Owner at EXIT Real Estate Experts East

Elizabeth Lawson is the Secretary of the Nashville Industry Fund. She also serves on the board and is a member of the marketing committee. 

Elizabeth was driven to pursue real estate from her passion for helping people during life-altering times and has been working in the real estate industry since 2019. She is proud to serve on the Community Involvement Committee and is the Social Media Director of the Nashville Chapter of the LGBTQ Real Estate Alliance 

Elizabeth loves the Nashville culture and has been living there with her husband and two dogs since 2014. She enjoys spending her free time exploring the amazing walking trails with her dogs, trying new restaurants and taking in live music.

TREASURER

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Attorney

Ross currently works as an attorney for Riggs Davie in Brentwood, Tennessee, assisting businesses with their legal needs. He also manages estate planning for individuals, which includes establishing Wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, powers of attorney, premarital agreements, and healthcare agent appointments. His background of helping businesses, building and preserving wealth, and assisting with the legal aspects of nonprofit corporations.

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Contract Attorney

Sarah Beth Loucks is a master of people relations with a dynamic career spanning professional sports and global motorsports marketing. She worked with the Boston Celtics, Boston Bruins, Denver Nuggets, Colorado Avalanche, and Just Marketing International before pursuing law, becoming a licensed attorney in Wyoming and West Virginia—a milestone she values greatly.

Ms. Loucks is the Owner and Climber of her tree removal business, Rocky Chop Tree Co. and a contract attorney and handywoman. She is a licensed Wyoming and West Virginia attorney and member of the Wyoming State Bar and West Virginia State Bar.

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President, Tennessee Nations Title

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Mortgage Lender

Joshua Montgomery is a seasoned mortgage lender with over 10 years of experience in the nonprofit sector, where he honed his passion for helping others and building meaningful connections. In his current role, Joshua specializes in assisting first-time homebuyers, going above and beyond to find creative solutions that make homeownership more accessible. His lively, personable approach ensures that every client feels seen and valued throughout the process.

Joshua is deeply committed to fostering relationships within the real estate industry, always seeking to collaborate and share knowledge to benefit his clients and colleagues alike. When he's not helping others achieve their homeownership dreams, Joshua enjoys spending quality time with his family, hiking in nature, creating engaging content for social media, and diving into a good book. His dedication to service and connection makes him a standout in the mortgage industry.

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Financial Advisor, Northwestern Mutual

Mariah Phillips is passionate about activating the potential of others. As a Financial Advisor with Northwestern Mutual, she gets to do this with both her personal and business clients and with the many young people she mentors in the community. She loves building relationships, recognizing that money is complicated to talk about and there is no one-size-fits-all approach. To her, financial planning is like solving a puzzle - she will take the complicated pieces of your financial situation and help you put the pieces back together in a way that helps you reach your goals, filling in gaps along the way. There are so many tools and the rules are always changing so its good to have a guide through your financial journey.

Mariah’s primary clients are Creative Entrepreneurs, Women, and others often overlooked by those in the financial services industry. The heart of service leads her calling, believing that when you take care of people, your business will take care of itself.