Meet the team
+ SHAWN WILLIAMS – President
NMLS ID: 216745
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Shawn Williams became the founder and president of Fortis Mortgage after acquiring 15 years of mortgage experience, overseeing $2.5 billion in mortgage loans, and helping thousands of families fulfill their home ownership dreams.
Raised by a hard-working single mother, Williams was taught from a young age about the importance of work ethic and respect for others. From this firm foundation, Williams excelled in basketball through college, earned his BA degree in Communication from George Mason University, reached top positions in early careers, and went on to build his own company Fortis Mortgage. Along the way, Williams has put his values and passions to use by volunteering in his community, serving on various boards, committees, and as a basketball coach for several different local clubs and schools.
Being a husband and father are amongst his proudest accomplishments.
+ CARIN ELLIOTT – Head of Operations
Formerly a public school teacher, Carin Elliott is now the Head of Operations at Fortis Mortgage. “It kind of was a big jump,” Elliott said. “It’s been great. I actually enjoy it. It’s a good transition.”
Inside of her friend group, Elliott is lovingly referred to as Care Bear, a reference to the 1980s animated sitcom. If hard-pressed to narrow Elliott’s personality down to just one bear, her friends would definitely choose Funshine, the bear known for empathy and positivity.
Elliott’s compassion and desire to serve are perfect traits in her line of work. “To see families be happy and building generational wealth and helping them understand processes so that they can advocate for themselves in the future, that is the epitome of my heart,” Elliott said. “I want to see that for people.”
There’s a long list of procedures that need to be completed – and completed correctly – in the home-buying process. All of the information provided by the borrower has to be verified. Additionally, there are guidelines for each type of loan. There’s documentation that has to be secured. Every I dotted. Every T crossed.
As Head of Operations, Elliott oversees all of those procedures. “I’m the last stop for a loan,” Elliott said. “All the loans have to go through me to get approved.”