New American Funding appointed mortgage veteran Chris Shelton as divisional executive vice president of the Southeast for its retail division. 

In his new role, Shelton will oversee loan officers across Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia. 

Before joining New American, Shelton led the East Coast sales team at Summit Funding, and before that, he served as the Southeast divisional leader at Movement Mortgage for almost 12 years.  

“Chris is a highly respected leader in the mortgage industry. He had many choices on his next journey, and I’m honored that he chose to join myself and New American Funding,” New American Chief Production Officer Pat Bolan said. “His core values, encompassing strong character and high integrity, fit well with NAF’s culture and are evident in his impeccable reputation and the trust he has built with customers.” 

 Shelton holds a bachelor’s degree in public relations with a minor in business from East Carolina University. 

“After spending significant time on the road and having countless conversations with outstanding leaders in our industry, it became clear that NAF was the perfect fit for me,” Shelton said. “The company’s unwavering commitment to championing the originator, combined with a strong culture of teamwork, deeply aligned with my own values.”