Education Networking Group

Elizabeth Miller, AVP National Training, DHI Mortgage Company
Elizabeth got her start in financial services in the credit industry, with nearly 15 years in sales and leadership over the Central Florida market. In her time with Credit Data Services and Experian, she honed her technical and communication skills and discovered the power of education in reaching business objectives.

 During the economic downturn, Elizabeth moved to Austin, TX and took the opportunity to focus on her own education and shift her career focus. In 6 years, she attended Austin Community College, University of Texas at Austin, and Texas State University. She taught a range of topics from Excel to Human Communication and earned 5 degrees, culminating in a Master of Arts in Training & Development.

Elizabeth is now the Assistant Vice President of National Training with DHI Mortgage, the lending arm of D.R. Horton, America’s #1 Builder. Combining her business acumen and higher education specialization, she leads her team in delivering best-in-class training, such as new hire orientation, origination and processing systems, mortgage mastery for recent college grads, sales and communication, advanced leadership skills, and loan product launches.

Malik Wilkes is a Certified Mortgage Banker with 13 years of experience in the mortgage industry. As the Manager of the Origination Department at Space Coast Credit Union (SCCU), the 3rd largest credit union in Florida, Malik leads a team committed to helping members achieve their homeownership goals. Before stepping into this management role, Malik was responsible for loan officer training across SCCU’s South Florida region and played a key role in implementing e-learning tools during the COVID-19 pandemic. A passionate advocate for the growth of the mortgage industry, Malik also serves as Vice President of the National Association of Minority Mortgage Bankers of America (NAMMBA) South Florida chapter. He was also a guest on the Chrisman Commentary Podcast, where he discussed credit unions' focus on mortgage lending. Malik is a proud member of the Florida International University Alumni Association Board of Directors. In his free time, he enjoys traveling with family, staying active, and exploring new restaurants. He is married with a 16-year-old stepdaughter and a 1-year-old son.

Brad Barnett, Tax Team Lead, Colliers Mortgage
Brad Barnett is a veteran of the commercial real estate finance industry, working alongside teams in production, servicing, corporate operations, and marketing. Brad is currently the Tax Team Lead with Colliers Mortgage and previously worked with Grandbridge Real Estate Capital in various roles. An active member of the MBA, Brad serves in various committees and groups, is a graduate of the MBA Future Leader’s Program in 2022 and the former Co-Chair of the Future Leaders Alumni Council. Outside of the industry, Brad is an Advocate with Breakthrough T1D and its efforts to expand T1D research and insulin affordability. Brad received his undergraduate degree from St. Andrews Presbyterian College, and his MBA from the University of Liverpool.

Mark Bittenbender, Senior Vice President, Greysteel
Mark Bittenbender is a 20 year real estate industry veteran with experience in real estate brokerage, asset management, development, and finance. Mark is currently Senior Vice President and Market Director for Greysteel, a national real estate services firm. In this role Mark leads the firm’s national training and professional development program as well as leading Greysteel’s Debt & Structured Finance practice. An active member of MBA, Mark graduated from John Carroll University with a bachelor’s degree in business administration and received his master’s degree in real estate finance from Georgetown University. Outside of work, Mark is a supporter of So Others Might Eat and Capital Area Food Bank.