The Young Team Staff
Making sure our referred clients receive a World Class Mortgage Experience, the Young Team consists of our Client Concierge, Licensed Loan Managers and the company's Principals.
The Young Team Staff

Jana Shafer, Young Team Client Concierge
Jana has been with the company since April 2002. After graduating from Appalachian State University with a degree in Foreign Language, she started her career in the hospitality industry before coming to work with The Young Team..
Jana is here to assist referred clients in starting their Mortgage Planning Process. She provides immediate support for Chris Young in making sure all client needs and expectations are met. Jana can be reached at jgarrett@benchmark.us or 336.282.4996 ext. 204.
Jana enjoys music, playing the banjo, coffee, and visiting the mountains.
Tim Jones, Young Team Loan Manager
Tim has been with the company since August 2005. With a degree from University of South Florida, Tim's wide-ranging career experience includes the US Navy (1983-1993), Payroll Specialist as well as a former loan originator. Tim enjoys cooking and outdoor activities; his iPod is filled with 80's music.
Tim is responsible for insuring the loan process creates a 'World Class Mortgage Experience' for referred clients. He also oversees the operations and management of the mortgage until the loan closing. Tim's office license is #111210 and individual license is #121560.
Tim can be reached at tim.jones@benchmark.us or 336.282.4996 ext. 203.
Brad Armistead, Young Team Loan Manager
Brad joined the The Young Team in October 2005. He is from Richmond, VA, and graduated with a degree in Business from East Carolina University - Go Pirates! Relocating to Greensboro to work as a payroll specialist, Brad oversees the processing and management of the mortgage until the loan closing. Brad’s office license is #111210/ MC 3181-VA and individual license is #118514/ 3103-VA.
He works with Tim Jones to insure our clients receive excellent service during the loan process. Brad can be reached at barmistead@benchmark.us or 336.282.4996 ext. 205.
Brad enjoys working out, country music and dancing, comedy clubs, Mexican food, ECU and Philadelphia Eagles football.
almost fun!) process. You all have been such a joy to work with and were excellent at keeping us updated and answering our many questions in easily understandable terms. We will definitely refer our friends and family to you.