Valerie D. Thomas joined CCLF in September of 2023 as a Loan Closing Officer. She has been delivering full-spectrum residential sales and marketing services as a Real Estate Broker to her valued clients since 2007. Over the last 20+ years, she has also gained extensive knowledge and experience as a Commercial Loan Closer at one of the top three banks in America and several community banks in Illinois. She has closed multi-million-dollars loans for residential and commercial developers as well as small business owners throughout the Midwest and Southeast.
Valerie is a residential and commercial real estate industry veteran. She also has her own investment portfolio and can relate to the needs and goals of CCLF borrowers. She has the desire to help people become homeowners and/or investors. Her background as a broker, a closer and a business owner have given her a high level of experience, leadership and professionalism in community development.
Valerie has a proven record of directly impacting her customer’s financial success and propelling smooth transactions by applying refined management, selling, and negotiation talents. She takes pride in serving borrowers by delivering exceptional service and establishing lifelong relationships. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, exercising, traveling around the globe and more. Valerie is a graduate of Southern Illinois University – Carbondale and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management.