Our Team

Get to Know the Team of Mortgage Brokers Who Make Summit South Mortgage a Leading Mortgage Provider


Lou Browning is the president and CEO of Summit South Mortgage. He primarily oversees mortgage loan production and the company's overall strategic direction.


Lou founded Summit South Mortgage in 2002 as a mortgage brokerage firm primarily focused on residential home loan origination. Over the years, the company has evolved into a mortgage banker, offering an expanded level of service, including commercial loans and private equity.


Lou has over 15 years of experience and has closed over $750 million in mortgage loans during his career.


Lou is a native of Knoxville, TN, and a graduate of the University of Tennessee. He lives in Knoxville with his wife, Elizabeth, his son, Louis IV, and his daughter, Ella.

Chris has over nine years of experience providing residential and commercial mortgages for his clients. Chris's commitment to superior customer service has afforded him a quality reputation in the community. 


He looks forward to assisting you with your current or future mortgage loan needs. As he works primarily by referral, we encourage you to tell family, friends, and colleagues about Summit South Mortgage and Chris.

Melanie is the loan processing manager and director of operations for Summit South Mortgage. She is primarily responsible for mortgage loan processing and overseeing all company operations. 


Melanie has been in the mortgage industry since 1998. She has extensive experience in processing, closing, and servicing mortgage loans. Melanie also is in charge of mortgage loan compliance.

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