Episode 005 - Victory In 2024

Embark on an electrifying journey with your host, Angelic Gibson, as we delve into an exhilarating conversation with the remarkable Casey Crawford in Part 1 of our dynamic interview!
What happens when faith, leadership, and love align in the workplace? The answer lies in an inspiring conversation with Super Bowl champion turned business entrepreneur, Casey Crawford. As the co-founder and CEO of Movement Mortgage, Casey’s commitment to serving God and his community is as evident as his passion for the game of football.
We explore his journey in founding a financial service company that isn't just about the bottom line, but also about giving back to the community, creating a culture that values its people and fostering a workplace environment that embodies 'love one another'. Casey's dedication to living authentically in alignment with his faith, and embodying the teachings of Jesus in the workplace will leave you pondering how you, too, can bring more love and faith into your own community and workplace.
But the love doesn't stop there. With the establishment of the Love Works fund, Movement Mortgage takes the concept of love in the workplace to a whole new level, offering tangible support to its team members in times of dire need. Hear how this program epitomizes the heart of what the company stands for and how the impact it has made on a particular kindergartner’s family exemplifies the power of a love-based work environment. So, tune in, be inspired and discover how you can infuse your own workplace with an ethos of faith, love, and community.
Casey Crawford BIO:
Entrepreneur. Leader. Catalyst.

Casey Crawford is the co-founder and CEO of Movement Mortgage, a $30 billion retail mortgage lender and six-time member of the Inc. 5000 list. He is also the chairman of Movement Bank and founder and chairman of Movement Schools, a network of tuition-free public charter schools committed to teaching world-class academics and virtues in areas where families have historically lacked access to education options. Casey founded the nonprofit Movement Foundation as a vehicle to bring life, light and hope to others. To date, it has invested more than $260 million in schools, communities and ministries around the world.

Casey has been recognized as a John Maxwell Transformational Leadership Award recipient, Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year finalist, HousingWire Vanguard award recipient, and a Charlotte Business Journal Most Admired CEO. He has been featured by national media outlets, including CNBC, Bloomberg, The Wall Street Journal, Fox News, Fox Business, Inc. Magazine and HousingWire.

A Super Bowl champion, Casey played tight end for the NFL’s Carolina Panthers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 2000-2003. He graduated from the University of Virginia with All-ACC honors in football and academics. Casey is an avid outdoorsman and accomplished Brazilian jiu-jitsu competitor. He lives outside Charlotte, N.C., with his wife, Michelle, and daughters, Cadie and Josie.