Thomas began to work in mortgages through family ties. As the brother of Mike Rakeman, Thomas watched Fellowship built from the ground up. He wanted to support and help Fellowship grow in whatever way possible. With a degree in mathematics, numbers have always been his expertise. Participating in the finance world before studying mortgages, he found that each component of his background experience would come together at Fellowship.

Thomas speaks very highly of the clientele that he serves, “The people who come to us, they are all extremely gracious. We have such a good pool of borrowers who come through the door, with hold-strong principles.”

One of the main pillars of Fellowship business is the loyalty and devotion to serving the community. Everyone working at Fellowship is striving for the same goals, and everyone has the ideal interests of others at heart. This approach of unifying the staff pushes everyone forward in the most positive way. As Thomas notes, “At the end of the day, we are willing to help our borrowers however possible.”

Lastly, Thomas has been honored to serve as a volunteer firefighter in his community for the past 16 years. In his spare time, he plays the drums in a number of musical projects. With a background in classical percussion and jazz, music is a way he stays connected with himself. Thomas also spends a lot of time with his family, and is married with a son.