72 Millennium - A Marquis Who’s Who Magazine BUSINESS, FINANCE AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP FOUNDER, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Equalizer Project DeWitt, MI Tiffany Leigh Raynes leverages over 25 years of practiced expertise as a proven financial expert. Since 2023, she has served as the senior vice president of credit and underwriting for Nations Direct Mortgage. In her leadership role, she oversees more than $100 million in monthly revenue across seven states. Previously, between 2022 and 2023, she was the vice president of credit risk at Champions Funding LLC. Trained as a teacher, Ms. Raynes transitioned to the mortgage and loan sector in 2006 due to a shortage of academic positions. During this time, she quickly discovered her talent for the work. In just one year, she had advanced to an underwriter position, leading to roles with Lend America, The Money Source Inc., and Nationwide Equities Corporation, among others. Ms. Raynes considers her time at The Money Source Inc. fundamental to her success, and she is proud to have played a key role in the company’s growth and success in residential and commercial lending. In the coming years, she looks forward to furthering her experience with Nations Direct Mortgage, with the eventual goal of moving into a C-suite position. Greg McNeil leverages over four decades of professional experience as the founder and chief executive officer of the Equalizer Project. The community and policy coalition is dedicated to improving safety and reducing violence in Lansing, Michigan. To wit, the operation’s core strength is strategic alliance building. Before entering the nonprofit space, Mr. McNeil cultivated his expertise in executive leadership and turnaround management, operating in senior roles with Neogen Corporation, Dean Foods and Starbucks Coffee Company. Most notably, he spent 26 years working as the chief executive officer of DeWitt Management LLC. The Equalizer Project currently partners with law enforcement, local businesses and community leaders to provide programming and create positive practices. In 2025, Mr. McNeil plans to expand its mission to include a second pillar focused on creating small, interestbased communities, in addition to creating a new revenue stream to better support future outreach. He credits his success to dedication and empathy and advises others not to be afraid to take risks and pursue authenticity. SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF CREDIT AND UNDERWRITING Nations Direct Mortgage Patchogue, NY Millennium Magazine Featured Listee TIFFANY LEIGH RAYNES GREG MCNEIL
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