HOME LOANS - Key Persons
Amber is a Texas native raised in the panhandle who quickly fell in love with the piney woods and kindness of East Texas after moving to the area during college. She is a graduate of UT Tyler with a degree in Speech Communication.
After over 15 years of working with children and serving the Lord through camp ministry and education, Amber felt called to make a change in career to the mortgage industry. She returned to Tyler in 2021 with her family because they believe East Texas is the best place for their family. She is thrilled that God brought her back home to East Texas, but even more ecstatic to have joined the best mortgage team in town, Legacy Mortgage Group.
Amber is passionate about helping people, and she understands that your home's mortgage may be one of the most important areas that she can help your family. She knows that providing a safe and comfortable home for your family is one of your top priorities. Amber is committed to partnering with you to find the most affordable mortgage that meets your needs.
Amber and her husband, Jay, have one daughter, Annemarie, who is spunky, fun-loving, and their greatest earthly joy. Together they attend Grace Community Church. Amber loves spending quality time with family and friends, making new friends, cooking, golfing, traveling, and being outdoors, especially on the water.
Amber is passionate about helping people find the most affordable mortgage that meets their needs.
Job Titles:
- Founder
- Owner
- Owner and Founding Broker of Legacy Mortgage Group
- Owner, RMLO
Derek Jones is the owner and founding broker of Legacy Mortgage Group. Derek started Legacy in 2001 after a bad refinance experience, and a strong desire to serve clients and ensure they had a superior loan experience to his.
A 1990 graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, Derek served his country honorably during the First Gulf War as an Infantry Lieutenant and Airborne Ranger. There and at West Point, he learned how to lead an organization, much how he leads his Legacy employees now. "You have to take good care of your internal customers (employees), if you expect them to take good care of your external customers. Business leadership and business success is simple really, if you apply the Golden Rule to your employees and your clients. Too often, though, that classic principle is violated, whether it is a small business or a giant corporation."
After finishing Active Duty service with the 1st Cavalry Division at Fort Hood, TX, Derek moved to the Dallas-Fort Worth where he met and married his wife Rebekah. There they settled in the Lewisville-Flower Mound area for many years when an opportunity to open an office in Tyler presented itself in 2004. That one office turned into 4 in East Texas, and 2 offices in Houston were added in 2008, as well as 2 offices in DFW added in 2009.
While hard work, integrity, and service to his clients are hallmarks of Derek's success, he is quick to credit his success to his Lord & Savior Jesus Christ. "I spent many years trying to live my life without Him. My life, my family, my work would not have near the significance without the Lord. He is the source of my significance and my motivation to serve others, because He was and is the perfect example of a servant."
Derek is the proud father of 3 children - Lindsey (2001), Caleb (2004), and Ethan (2011) who keep him young, busy, and grounded. His hobbies include spending time with family, traveling, reading, and officiating high school basketball.
Following a bad refinance experience, Derek started Legacy in 2001 to make sure you love your loan process.
Throughout 13+ years in the financial and banking industry, Jason has aimed to give his clients superior experiences.
Jorge, a native of Tyler, Texas, has lived a life marked by dedication and service. Initially, he honed his skills in construction, specializing in dirt work, before devoting six years to the Marine Corps Reserve, achieving the rank of Corporal and working as a Flight Equipment Technician. Despite his demanding military duties, Jorge pursued higher education, earning a Bachelor's degree in Finance with a Minor in Marketing from the University of Texas at Tyler. Alongside his academic pursuits, Jorge found love and companionship in his marriage to Karla. Beyond his professional and academic endeavors, Jorge finds solace in his hobbies, which include fishing, gardening, and ATV off-roading. However, Jorge's journey took a new turn as he transitioned from construction to a newfound passion for real estate. Jorge aspires to guide others through the process of buying a home, leveraging his expertise to help them achieve their dreams. With his commitment to service and empathy, Jorge endeavors to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those he serves, striving to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to fulfill their homeownership aspirations.
Krislyn Goodson was born and raised in the DFW area and graduated from Rowlett High School. She has been in the mortgage industry since 2006 and with Legacy Mortgage Group since 2009. She really enjoys loan processing and says working for Legacy has been an opportunity she thanks God for daily. When asked what she likes so much about it she said, "Legacy's goal is to provide excellent customer service to their clients, giving them a great loan experience, but also to ensure all of its employees are taken care of. I see evidence of that goal being achieved daily. Everyone is so kind and sacrificial to each other and our clients. I've never before worked at a place where everyone's desire within the company was to honor God in all that they do, and you can see it in their work ethic and how they treat each other. I feel everyone on the team is more than just a co-worker or even a friend. We're family." Krislyn is married and has 1 child. Being the wife and mother that God has called her to be is her top priority. In her free time she enjoys reading, being involved in mission/volunteer work and traveling with family.
Lee is a Texas Native, born in Houston and raised in Bellville, Texas. Lee studied Information Technology at Austin College and served in the United States Army before beginning his career in finance in 2005. Lee is happily married to his Junior High sweetheart, Megan. He is a proud daddy to two busy and beautiful children, Laney (2015) and Duke (2018). Lee's interests include enjoying time with family, Longhorn football, classic trucks, aviation, traveling, and world history!
With over 15 years of experience in the financial industry, Lee has had the opportunity to help hundreds of clients realize their financial dreams! With vast expertise, personal relationships with clients, and ever-increasing business awareness, Lee is dedicated to finding the appropriate mortgage solution to fit each buyer's unique needs.
As a loan officer that values integrity and commitment to clients, Lee's objective is to be your trusted advisor throughout the home buying process. Lee and the Legacy team will help you reach your financial goals of owning a home or refinancing your existing home!
After 10 years in the ministry profession at Pine Cove and The Mentoring Alliance, Matthew joined the Legacy team to help clients make the best financial decisions with their home purchase. Matthew has a passion for helping clients create generational wealth, understanding the importance of being disciplined with your budget, and making sure the client is thoroughly communicated with through the entire mortgage loan process.
Matthew is a graduate of Central Baptist College in Conway, Arkansas. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his wife, playing golf, being outdoors, and watching sports, especially the Arkansas Razorbacks.
Matthew loves helping clients budget wisely & create generational wealth.
Neal is a Texas Native, raised in West Texas, previously served in ministry in Central Texas, and has enjoyed living and working in East Texas. Neal received his undergraduate degree from Hardin-Simmons University and later completed his Master's of Business Administration at Dallas Baptist University. He is married to his beautiful wife, Jessica and they enjoy spending time with their two elementary-age daughters.
Neal enjoys helping others save money on one of the most important purchases they will ever make, a home. He understands the complexities of home buying and seeks to find ways to create an exceptional experience for clients. He is an active member at South Spring Baptist Church and counts it a pleasure serving in various organizations within the East Texas community. When Neal is not at work, he enjoys the outdoors: camping, hiking, cycling, and riding dirt bikes.
Scott was born in Tyler TX but grew up in the Beaumont area. He attended Lamar University and then finished up with a Bachelor of Science in Finance from East Texas Baptist University.
This along with the insight of over 20 years in finance, Scott has the knowledge and experience to help you through the loan process. Scott will find the terms that are right for your budget and make sure all the legalities are competently handled so that the closing goes smoothly, and you can take possession of your new property.
Whether you're a first-time homebuyer, looking to trade up, deciding to downsize, or simply wishing for a change, Scott can help you before you ever make an offer on a property. Scott can sit down with you and look over your budget, income and savings, helping you get a clear picture of what type and amount of loan is realistic. There are many factors to consider when getting a home loan; interest rates are only one element of the complete package. Scott will help you consider all your options, so you can concentrate on making the best decision for your needs.
The financial aspects of home buying can be stressful and overwhelming-but they don't have to be, not with a trained and caring professional like Scott in your corner. "It starts with great communication. I want my Clients to know where we stand every step of the loan process."
Scott spends his free time refereeing high school basketball and traveling with his wife, April, and their 5 kids. They are members of Grace Community Church.
Contact Scott today and let's get started making your home-ownership dreams come true.
Scott will find the terms that are right for you and make sure the legalities are handled so that closing is smooth.
Sharon began as a loan processor with Legacy Mortgage Group in 2011. She loves working with our clients and aspires to see every detail handled behind the scenes for a smooth loan experience. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from California State University in 1997. She and her husband have two teenage children. Sharon enjoys spending time with her family (and two pugs), being involved in her local church, and making her house feel like a home.