Chris Clemente – President- Motto Mortgage Specialists 

With over 30 years of mortgage banking experience, Chris continues to be a driving force in the markets he serves – Florida, Georgia and North Carolina. Over the past eight years, he has consistently ranked among the Top 10 producers nationwide within the Motto Mortgage network—an achievement that reflects both his dedication to excellence and his deep commitment to the clients and communities he serves. 

Chris’ leadership and passion for the Motto Mortgage brand have earned him the prestigious Brand Ambassador recognition for the past seven years. In 2020, he was also honored as the very first recipient of the “Rising Tide” Award from Motto Mortgage corporate—a distinction created to recognize individuals who uplift others across the network through mentorship, positivity, and collaboration. 

His management style remains rooted in service, integrity, and results. Chris is widely respected by industry peers, clients, and referral partners alike for his “above and beyond” approach and unwavering professionalism. 

A former Adjunct Professor at Florida State College at Jacksonville, Chris has shared his expertise through mortgage licensing courses and continues to educate the community through first-time homebuyer seminars. He also gives back to his community through organizations like Meals on Wheels, the Mandarin Food Bank, and several local North Florida volunteer organizations. 

Chris holds a master’s degree in business from Webster University and a Bachelor of Science in both Marketing and Management from Jacksonville University. A proud father of two adult sons, Carlo and Gianni, he is deeply invested in family life and his local North Florida community.