about Kinfolk
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Meet the Team
Cody Adams
CEO
NMLS: 1222396
Cody hails from Bullhead City Arizona, from humble beginnings. He excelled in academics and athletics, leaving his hometown and moving to the Phoenix metro area in 2008. Cody attended Arizona State University from 2009 to 2012. From 2012 on he worked in the hospitality and fitness industry and then found his home in the mortgage industry.
Cody spent 7 years at the largest mortgage company in the US, he excelled rapidly within the organization. For 6 out of the 7 years, he was a top leader in the organization, leading hundreds of loan officers to success, and building incredible lives. Mr. Adams won many awards as an originator and as a leader. His innovative thinking, passion for culture, and focus on executing led him eventually to a vice president position for his last 14 months in tenure. Coincidentally, his love for entrepreneurship was a fire that ultimately he could not tame, and made a hard decision to leave the organization and start Kinfolk Home Loans.
He is passionate about self-improvement and optimization and loves sales. He is strong-willed and opinionated so much so he has 2 podcasts on major platforms. Cody is an avid golfer, fitness lover, travel connoisseur, and loves to spend time with his friends and family.
Learn more at: kinfolkcody.com
Scott Camara
COO
NMLS: 1168786
Scott was born in Anaheim California and early on ,he moved to Bullhead City. Quite the dramatic landscape change! There he met longtime friend, and CEO Cody Adams at 8 years old! 20+ years of friendship and counting! From there the two grew up together and both moved on to Phoenix in 2008 to pursue playing college football. Scotty (aka Cam) attended Arizona State University from 2009 – 2012 where graduated with BS in communications.
He dipped his toe in the working force first in the trucking and retail phone industry to build his skill set. In 2014, Scott found himself at one of Americas largest lenders for nearly a full decade winning many awards and helping thousands of clients. In that role, he mastered the refinance industry leading the company time and time again as a top performing banker. His strive to provide uncanny award-winning client service and legacy led him to want to create something of his own.
In 2022 Cam decided to team up with non-other than The CEO of kinfolk as the Chief Loan Officer. Scott will continue pave the way for new bankers that come to the company as the example. Scott lives in Chandler with his girlfriend, Kat and their dogs, which he named, scooby and simba.
Learn more at: kinfolkscott.com
Connor Cozen
CFO
NMLS: 1418325
Connor is Arizona born and raised. From a sports background in hockey and football into his career in leadership and finance. Started out in the heart of phoenix transitioning into the cave creek area and Rio Verde outskirts of town. Connor has lived just about everywhere in Arizona and has been helping families with their finances for almost a decade now.
Connor was a top loan originator at one of the country’s largest mortgage companies and quickly rose through the ranks into upper leadership teaching hundreds of new loan originators the tools they needed to communicate and help families all over the country. With years and years of experience it is hard to find a situation Mr. Cozen cannot handle when it comes to finance or teaching.
After a long career of teaching and originating loans his long time mentor and best friend our very own CEO Cody Adams asked him to take the leap and assist him in building Kinfolk home loans and he made the jump to assist us in building this company you know today.
Learn more at: kinfolkconnor.com
Casey Fleming
CRO
Casey was born in Orange California, but moved to Bullhead City very early on at 1 years old where he grew up playing every sport imaginable. It was there where he met both the CEO and COO of Kinfolk, Cody and Scott. After graduating high school Casey went to the University of Arizona and then transferred to Arizona State University and completed his BS in biochemistry.
After a chance encounter with a mortgage professional, Casey put his passion for science aside and jumped into the mortgage world. What he did not put aside however, was his inquisitiveness and analytical skills. He needed to know how everything works and was not satisfied specializing in any one field. He quickly worked his way up through operations before moving to a client facing role.
If it has to do with a mortgage, Casey has done it; processing, underwriting, closing, title, loan officer, loan officer assistant, you name it. Casey currently resides in Phoenix with his girlfriend Shannon, their daughter Sabella and their dog Bolt.
Eddy Castellano
President of Risk
Born in Romania, Eddy made the leap to the United States in the early ’90s. Childhood was a unique blend of living on-site while his parents managed a motel – an experience that became his crash course in customer service and hospitality from the 3rd grade through high school.
Post college at ASU, Eddy kicked off his career in the medical field, spending five years in healthcare. He pivoted into finance, which was a true calling, where he’s been making a difference for over a decade.
Eddy spent almost a decade with one of the giants in retail lending, snagging awards and climbing the ranks. He took on a leadership role, steering a team of high-level bankers where he had the pleasure of working together with Kinfolk’s CEO Cody.
Now, stoked to be part of the Kinfolk family, drawn by the mission Cody, Connor, and Scott set forth.
Tomer Greenfeld
Vice President of Growth
NMLS: 1955452
Originally from the Southern coast of Israel, Tomer and his family moved to the United States when he was four years old to West Virginia. Later, Tomer would move to Queens, New York where he spent most of his childhood.
Tomer moved to Phoenix Arizona when was 14 years old and his love for entrepreneurship and helping others started around that age as well. People are his passion, so you will always find him helping others and motivating those around him to be the best version of themselves. Outside of Kinfolk Home Loans, Tomer likes to spend his time golfing with friends, at the gym or playing piano.
Prior to entering the mortgage industry, Tomer was a top performer at a private real estate brokerage in Manhattan specializing in luxury rentals and sales in the Upper East Side.
Learn more at: kinfolktomer.com
Eric Haffner
Founding Broker
NMLS: 1915766
Eric is originally from Chicago, IL and graduated from DePaul University. He has background in options trading and risk management. Eric now lives in central Phoenix with his girlfriend Hannah and dog Kiba. He spends his free time golfing, cooking, and attending sporting event
Learn more at: kinfolkeric.com
Christopher Clark
Founding Broker
NMLS: 2142639
Born and raised in Tucson, Chris is an Arizona native. He moved to Phoenix in March of 2019 and has been loving the bigger city. His move was prompted by his desire to grow his professional career in computer programming after becoming a certified Full Stack Web Developer from the University of Arizona.
Plans changed though as he decided to change careers, diving into the world of mortgages after talks with his older brother who had been a loan officer for years. The social aspect and establishing relationships with clients are what pulled Chris into the industry. To be a figure that can help individuals and families in this country become homeowners and to help homeowners achieve their financial goals gives Chris a sense of pride.
He strives to deliver an excellent experience through this process and become your go-to mortgage guy to help friends and family. Speaking of family, Chris has a wife and a son. They mean the world to him and have plans to grow.
Learn more at: kinfolkchris.com
Phil Heinley
Founding Broker
NMLS: 1674192
Phillip Heinley was born and raised in Phoenix, Az. After graduating high school Phil found himself attending Northern Arizona University where he received a degree in Criminal Justice and Public Relations. After college he became a Director of Mortgage Banking at one of the nation’s largest lenders. Phil loves traveling the world and has visited 11 countries. Phil got married in 2022 and has since adopted two rescue dogs.
When he is not helping clients, you can find him on the golf course or exploring a new restaurant with his wife.
Learn more at: kinfolkphil.com
Kyle Sutter
Founding Broker
NMLS: 1553149
Kyle is an Arizona Native. He has been in the mortgage industry for almost a decade. Kyle and his wife Megan have 2 kids that are their 1 and 3 years old. He spends his free time doing fun activities outdoors with the kids such as playing at the park, going on hikes, and teaching the kids sports
Cade Strickland
Founding Broker
NMLS: 2006154
Cade, a proud Arizona native from Mesa, brings six years of expertise in finance and financial startups. Cade understands that financial well-being is not just about numbers but about empowering individuals and families to achieve their dreams and secure their futures. Known for his exceptional communication skills and a commitment to elite client service, he is dedicated to fostering innovation and leaving a lasting impact on the world of finance, one family at a time
Cameron Delafuente
Senior Broker
NMLS: 2124963
Cameron was born and raised in Cave Creek, Arizona back when dirt roads and horse ranches were prevalent. Following his high school graduation, he pursued a dual major in Finance and Homeland Security at Arizona State University. Inspired by his brother and father, he embarked on a path to serve in the Marine Corps, though his service was cut short by injuries sustained during training.
Afterward, Cam forged a career in the financial services industry, initially as a broker and director at the world’s largest investment firm. His journey led him to become a loan officer at one of the largest lenders, where he not only established himself as one of the top-performing individuals but also garnered numerous awards while assisting hundreds of clients.
When the opportunity arose to join the Kinfolk family, Cameron knew it was the right path. He made a leap of faith, guided by his belief in the company’s mission and leadership, knowing that it would position him to make a meaningful impact in the lives of countless families.
Nelzon Coyoy
Senior Broker
NMLS: 2125092
Nelly was born in Los Angeles California and raised in Oakland before he ventured off into the valley of Phoenix Arizona in pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in communications at Arizona State. During his time at Arizona State, Nelly had dipped his toe in the Retail Phone Industry developing the necessary skills to become one of the top consultants in the nation.
Inspired by the change to help people in a prevalent field to make a larger impact he joined the nation’s largest retail mortgage lender in the process. Nelly became one of the top loan officers earning multiple awards and closing hundreds of loans while changing the banking culture which earned him a nod for leadership. The opportunity to join Kinfolk led by his former VP Cody was one of the easiest decisions based on the company’s leadership and mission.
On his free time nelly spends his free time with his 2 dogs and fiancée Sarah, traveling around the world, playing sports, and collect sneakers.
Steven Easley
Senior Broker
NMLS: 2258452
Steven, originally from Saint Louis, Missouri, is a dynamic professional with a diverse career journey. He began his professional life in the insurance industry, where he honed his skills in risk assessment and financial planning. Now, as a mortgage broker, Steven assists individuals and families in securing their dream homes, leveraging his experience to make home ownership a reality.
Baseball runs deep in his veins, and he tries to never miss a game whether it’s watching his Yankees on television, the Diamondbacks in person, or attending Cactus League Spring Training in March. In addition to baseball, Steven is an avid Notre Dame football enthusiast, showing unwavering support for the Fighting Irish during every season. When he’s not immersed in the world of finance or sports, you’ll find Steven exploring new horizons through his love for travel.
He also enjoys reading self help and biographies during his free time
Brandon Reavis
Senior Broker
NMLS: 1889494
Brandon studied finance at Grand Canyon University in his hometown of Phoenix, AZ. The Real Estate industry always fueled a passion in being able to help clients achieve every persons dream of having a place where they could call their home. Brandon spends his free time hosting game night, trying new restaurants, or traveling new places making new memories.
Dawson Adams
Broker
NMLS: 2342675
Dawson was born in Orange, California, and spent his childhood growing up in Metairie, Louisiana, before moving to Oregon. Dawson excelled in academics, football, and basketball. In 2019, he graduated from Grants Pass High School. He always wanted to follow in his brother’s footsteps and moved to Arizona in 2020, jumping into the mortgage industry. In 2022, Dawson’s brother and CEO of Kinfolk, Cody Adams, asked him to make the jump to Kinfolk home loans, where he found a home and could excel in the mortgage industry.
Dawson currently lives in Phoenix with his girlfriend Meena and their dog Simba.
Sean Markham
Broker
NMLS: 2547810
Sean, who comes from the northwest suburbs of Chicago, is a lively individual with a strong passion for outdoor activities, sports, and music. He enjoys playing golf and engaging in action sports, showing a love for adventure and thrill. Sean has big dreams of making a significant impact on the American people through meaningful and purposeful business ventures. This reflects his strong dedication to personal growth and a desire to contribute strength to his community.
Tyler Hughes
Broker
NMLS: 1567486
Tyler was born and raised in Bullhead City Arizona. Loved the small-town life, but understanding the restraints on his future. Tyler ventured out of town on a football scholarship to New Mexico. Tyler then moved to Phoenix Arizona where most of his friends and family resided. After working at a few different sales focused jobs like AT&T and Yellow Pages, Tyler found Rocket mortgage! Ty called it his home for over 6 years, becoming one of the top mortgage bankers and eventually a director of mortgage banking . Tyler has always had a passion for helping people and making lifelong bonds with his clients. He loves off roading, golf, music festivals, cracking jokes, and tinkering with gadgets. Mr. Hughes’ fun loving life revolves around his beautiful wife Kourtney, and their two kiddos Mabel and Tripp.
The 7
It’s about who we are, less about what we do.
100-0
Competition fuels the soul. We never let up. Winners focus on winning; losers focus on winners. In any competition KINFOLK delivers and wins by a big margin, never looking in the rear-view mirror. We put points on the scoreboard no matter how many points we have put up already.
C.A.R.E.
People #1, numbers #2. Our company cares about our clients and each other equally. We have the utmost respect and professionalism towards each other. Our emotions are consistent. Our personality is authentic. We focus on deep long-lasting relationships. We empathize, never sympathize. Our goal is to be their network’s mortgage shop for life.
Own It
Win on me, lose on me mentality. We always look in the mirror first, and we do not point fingers. We are victors through adversity, NEVER victims of circumstance. We do not make excuses.
Zero Compromise
The devil is in the detail. There is value in inefficiency. Integrity in action. Your word is your bond. We always do the right thing. We always do the little things. We do what we say we’re gonna do with urgency and the utmost respect. We tell the truth to our clients and to each other even if our voice shakes. Feedback is a gift, and we believe in it. Every single situation, always.
Do Better. Be Better.
We hold ourselves and each other to the highest standards. We believe in STANDARDS > feelings. We demand excellence of ourselves, our agents, and clients. We get better. Every single day we get better at our craft. Inside and outside the office we strive for optimization and efficiency. We are planned and we have zero egos. We get better together, and we challenge each other to do better daily.
168
If you are truly passionate about what you do and love what you do you never work a day in your life. At our shop, we understand that your career and life are integrated. We have 168 hours in a week, and we need to take advantage of every single second we are blessed to have. Are you present? Are you planned? Is what you’re doing right now making you money and putting you closer to your goals? Priorities. Awareness.
Family First
We stand and fall together. Not one of US is more important than the other. Our focus is the same, always. We are a family, and all are welcomed. Your family will always come first, we support you. All voices are heard, and all feedback is welcomed. You belong.
