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Originally from Venice, FL, he holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, in addition to VA Real Estate Salesperson and VA Title Producer licenses. Ben’s prior careers in territory management with Altria Group and owning a small business in his twenties developed in him a drive to analyze complex problems and build creative solutions. A local real estate mentor continued to fuel that fire, and when the two began dreaming of the perfect title company, the idea of Journey was born. Ben lives with his wife Lisa in the Forest Hill neighborhood. He is a former 1st Class Petty Officer Boatswain’s Mate with the United States Coast Guard Reserve, and in his free time Ben likes to read, hike, or enjoy a good beer, bourbon, or burger. https://www.journeysettlements.com/kellie-llewellyn daily 0.75 2026-05-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc8e50e2fc2661d4ed316a2/16523771-ff40-4883-9166-69c95c788ea2/477A4278+%281%29.jpg Kellie Llewellyn - Kellie Llewellyn, Vice President of Finance kellie@journeysettlements.com 804.704.8778 Ext. 5 Born and raised in Mechanicsville, Kellie has proudly called Virginia home her entire life. A graduate of Lee-Davis High School and Virginia Tech, where she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Animal and Poultry Science, Kellie’s foundation has always been rooted in discipline, dedication, and service. With over 20 years in competitive cheerleading, including four years as a collegiate athlete for Virginia Tech, she developed the leadership, resilience, and work ethic that continue to shape her professional success. Before entering the real estate industry, Kellie spent a few years as a veterinary assistant, where she cultivated the patience, compassion, and attention to detail that have become hallmarks of her leadership style. In 2020, she transitioned into the title industry, where she quickly established herself as a driven and versatile professional with a passion for both client service and operational excellence. Kellie brings a unique blend of financial expertise, operational leadership, and hands-on closing experience to her role. As a licensed title producer, appointed by Westcor Land Title Insurance Company and Fidelity National Title Insurance Company, she has developed a well-rounded understanding of every facet of the business, from financial management and strategic growth to settlement coordination and client relations. Her ability to seamlessly navigate multiple roles within the organization makes her an invaluable resource to clients, agents, lenders, and team members alike. With family in the real estate industry, Kellie grew up with real estate in her blood. As a homeowner herself, she understands both the excitement and the emotions involved in buying and selling a home. Combined with her positive energy, strong leadership, and commitment to excellence, Kellie is known for creating a seamless experience while building lasting relationships throughout every transaction. Outside of the office, Kellie is a proud dog mom to two energetic Labrador Retrievers. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, exploring local restaurants, traveling, and making memories with her pups. https://www.journeysettlements.com/stacy-mcclave daily 0.75 2026-05-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc8e50e2fc2661d4ed316a2/1943e72f-d751-4480-85f6-794fea2ee421/477A3827.jpg Stacy McClave - Stacy McClave, Vice President of Operations stacy@journeysettlements.com 804.704.8778 Ext. 2 With an extensive professional history in the real estate industry, Stacy can confidently navigate you through the delicate process of real estate transactions. She started her career in title insurance straight out of high school doing administrative work at Home Title Insurance Agency, Inc. She later changed gears and spent a few years at Village Bank as a Loan Documentation Specialist before returning to the title world with Home Title in 2014 and subsequently joining Journey Settlements in 2020. She has maintained her Virginia Title Agent license since 2015 and in addition to her current appointments with Westcor Land Title Company and Fidelity National Title Insurance Agency, she previously held appointments with Chicago Title Insurance Company and Old Republic Title Insurance Company. Along with her Journey team, she strives to make your experience of buying, selling or refinancing your home (most people’s biggest life investment) a truly pleasant and hassle-free experience. “I’m deeply passionate about self-development. I genuinely believe in the quote “if you always do what you’ve always done, you’ll always get what you’ve always got”. I strive to be the best version of myself I can be and I want to always constantly challenge myself to stay ahead of the times and learn new things so that not only in my career but in my personal life I am developing and tackling everyday tasks in the most efficient way possible.” Stacy grew up in Powhatan, Virginia and moved around the Richmond metro area before landing in Chesterfield. Following high school, she began at Virginia Commonwealth University majoring in chemical engineering before she decided to change direction and dive into the world of real estate. When she isn’t managing operations at Journey, she is busy spending time with her family, especially her two daughters, JoAnn and Julie. She is a hockey fan (GO CAPS!), loves a good restaurant and is recharged by the breeze off an ocean. https://www.journeysettlements.com/adrienne-heckstall daily 0.75 2022-05-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc8e50e2fc2661d4ed316a2/1610471838532-SGRSQAVMH5Z4LRZ3S50W/4.Journey-82_Polished.jpg Adrienne Heckstall - Adrienne Heckstall, Settlement Officer & Special Projects Coordinator adrienne@journeysettlements.com 804.704.8778 Ext. 1 Adrienne was born and raised in Richmond, VA. She graduated from Highland Springs High School in 2002 and went on to pursue a degree in Paralegal Studies at J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College. After several years, she re-directed her focus and went on to graduate from a dual program at J. Sargeant Reynolds in May of 2018 with an Associate's Degree in Human Services and a Certificate in Substance Abuse Counseling (CSAC). Later in 2018, she enrolled at Old Dominion University where she is currently pursuing her Bachelor's Degree in Human Services. In 2017, Adrienne made a career change after about 7 years to pursue a career in the title and real estate industries. Her background includes Substance Abuse Counseling, Bankruptcy Support, and Real Estate Settlement Practicum. Adrienne has now been in the title/real estate industry just over 3 years. Adrienne is the mother of two children, a son who is 11 and a daughter who is 16. She loves to spend time with her family and sister circle. Some of her hobbies include, praise dancing, reading and writing. She is currently wrapping up her very first book which is to be published later this year. Adrienne takes pride in everything that she does and you can guarantee that she will always put her best foot forward. "Success in all areas of life provides me my deepest motivation. No matter how many times you may fail, as long as you continue to put forth your absolute best effort, success is imminent. Always extend yourself some grace and bask in the fact that you did your best." https://www.journeysettlements.com/darci-butler daily 0.75 2023-05-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc8e50e2fc2661d4ed316a2/bc92e2fe-db25-47cf-b4b5-478aa4cf357f/2.Darci-3_Polished%2B%282%29.jpg Darci Butler - Darci Butler, Post-Closing Specialist darci@journeysettlements.com 804.704.8778 Ext. 4 With 34 years in the industry, Darci's experience in title, settlement, mortgage, and real estate allows her to bring a uniquely comprehensive perspective to the Journey team. Originally from Maryland, Darci spent her childhood growing up across several states, ultimately landing in Virginia where she's lived for over 30 years. A graduate of Oakton High School, Darci began her experience in the title industry as a Post-Closer in 1989, advancing into her role of a Settlement Officer, followed by an Underwriter in 1999, and ultimately moving into team management. As a licensed Real Estate agent in VA as well, Darci brings an extensive understanding to her role, with personal knowledge of the ins and outs of the real estate journey from several different perspectives. This is evident in her work ethic, as she is skilled at creative problem solving and known for her strong attention to detail. Darci loves spending free time with her daughters and Fiance, and lives a very active lifestyle. You might find her hiking Belle Isle, camping, gardening, traveling, exercising, cooking, reading, or enjoying an outdoor concert. Darci is also passionate about animal rights and welfare, volunteering often at the SPCA, and enjoying a mostly vegan lifestyle. https://www.journeysettlements.com/courtney-commander daily 0.75 2022-01-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc8e50e2fc2661d4ed316a2/1642701221376-3ZI9BHVO7SIJ3C6SRCH2/Screenshot+2022-01-20+at+12.52.55+PM.png Courtney Commander - Courtney Commander, Settlement Officer Charlottesville courtney@journeysettlements.com 434.422.4699 Our Settlement Officer in Charlottesville, Courtney has spent the last 7 years developing a strong reputation as a hard-working industry professional. Originally born in Chicago, Courtney spent most of her childhood growing up in Canton, Michigan. In 2006 she relocated to beautiful Charlottesville, graduating from Charlottesville High School. After high school, Courtney attended Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond while taking summer classes at Piedmont Virginia Community College. With a great deal of interest in psychology and sociology, Courtney has always been driven to customer service roles. After discovering that her service mindset and attention to detail made her an ideal fit for the real estate/title industry, Courtney “The Commander” took the leap and has been in the business since 2014. Courtney is the youngest of four siblings and a mother of two wonderful children, Amari and Phoenix. She considers them to be her greatest creations, and loves having fun with them every day. Whether hiking, running, or being on the water, Courtney also loves staying active. She considers the gym to be her sanctuary, and hit a personal goal in 2021 after running her first half marathon. Some of her greatest joy comes from serving her local community, and Courtney pours her free time into organizing community fundraisers and other events to benefit those around her. Courtney is a vegetarian (food is admittedly her love language), and is learning to play the piano. 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I graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting from the University of Puerto Rico. I moved to Virginia in 2003 and became a real estate agent. I worked as a licensed Realtor for 4 years and then made the decision to join the mortgage industry. In the past 16 years, I worked as a licensed loan officer in institutions like Capital One, Bank of America and Wells Fargo. My family has always been, and will always be, the most important priority in my life. I am the proud mother of 2 amazing boys, 14 and 9 and the moment, the stepmother to 2 beautiful women from my previous marriage, a step grandmother to an adorable baby girl, and a newlywed, which has blessed me with 2 more stepsons and another step grandbaby. We love visiting King’s Dominion as a family, going to the movies, watching the boys wrestle like their stepdad taught them, and gathering around the dinner table to talk about our day. I have always been a people person and been able to bring joy into anyone's life. I am so happy to have become a part of the Journey Settlements team and look forward to working with real estate partners, our buyers and sellers in either English or Spanish. https://www.journeysettlements.com/dominique-vay daily 0.75 2025-09-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc8e50e2fc2661d4ed316a2/c4031348-c381-45b4-8850-33e4b8981602/4.Dominique-18_Polished.jpg Dominique Vay - Dominique Vay, Client Service Specialist dominique@journeysettlements.com 804.704.8778 Dominique has grown up and lived in Chester most of her life, so she is especially familiar with Richmond and its surrounding areas. She is a Radford University Graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Communication Studies. Her prior work experiences have allowed her to gain exceptional customer service and communication skills that she applies every day at Journey. 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