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ROSS SYKES

Mortgage Advisor

Ross Sykes is a local mortgage advisor in Fairhope, Alabama. As an Air Force veteran, he is committed to his community and ensuring individuals are provided consistent and reliable information when deciding to buy or refinance a home. Ross is an expert with the VA Home Loan product. He is committed to ensuring our nation’s heroes are represented beyond the transaction. An unwavering supporter to the Veteran community is what drives him daily.

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Some of the achievements that Ross has earned are Airmen of the Year for the Air Force Reserves, Superior Performance Awards for the National Background Investigations Bureau, and Chairman of the Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce. Ross has served the U.S. Government as a Special Agent in the past ensuring individuals were vetted prior to fulfilling roles throughout our nation.

As a business professional, Ross cares about others beyond himself. As a lifetime learner and valued member within the business community, he wants what is best for his clients. Ross enjoys boating, fishing, and spending time with his family in his free time. He also performs volunteer work within the local community for Veterans, Cub Scouts, and many other initiatives. The mortgage industry has provided Ross an avenue to plan, develop, and educate clients on what matters most when buying or refinancing a home.

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Will Fabel

Mortgage Advisor

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As a mortgage loan professional, Will’s purpose is to seek and provide lending solutions for his clients with unsurpassed enthusiasm and effort.  His background is in investments and lending with a drive to help first-time buyers improve their credit and personal wealth.  Before moving to Robertsdale AL, Will served seven years on his local school board sitting on many different committees focusing on resource conservation and public finance oversight. He is blessed to have been married for 26 years to his wife, raising three daughters together, and recently welcomed their first grandchild.

 

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Ron Sivak

Mortgage Advisor

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Ron is a Mortgage Advisor residing in the Port City, but equally serving both sides of Mobile Bay.  He is also the proud Father to a daughter currently attending Daphne High School.  As an Army veteran, he understands the value of VA home loans. As a lifelong learner, Ron’s
passion is to provide best-in-class service – and the most suitable loan product – for those purchasing or refinancing a home. Moving to the Deep South as a teenager from Southern California, Ron graduated from the University of South Alabama with a Banking degree, personally financing 100% of his college tuition through athletic scholarships and hard work.  

As an ardent USA supporter today, Ron is a tenured board member for The Mitchell College of Business Melton Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, active with the National Alumni Association and belongs to the Jaguar J-Club Athletic Alumni Association. Ron has also served as a volunteer official for the South Alabama Men’s and Women’s Track and Field Home Invitational meets for the past 15 years.  Active in the community, Ron is also a successful freelance real estate and business writer and collectively, has had nearly 1,000 articles published in well-known publications around the area over the past decade. Ron also co-hosted and co-produced an eponymous podcast show (Lagniappe’s The Real Deal with Ron Sivak) for several years.

With a mindset of gratitude and a track record of success, Ron always places his customers needs first and will work tirelessly in the trenches with the expectation of attaining a smooth and flawless close for every home buyer, every time.

Gregory Hickman

Mortgage Advisor

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Gregory Hickman was born and raised in San Diego, California, Greg proudly served in the

U.S. Air Force for over two decades, where he developed a broad range of skills in aerospace

vehicle management, maintenance planning, and leadership. During his military career, Greg

worked across a variety of areas, including aerospace systems, armament, missiles, and space

systems. He excelled in production management, long-range planning, and scheduling,

ensuring that all tasks met stringent deadlines and contributed to the operational readiness of

the Air Force fleet. As a Production Maintenance Manager, he provided high-level analysis

and presentations to senior leadership, helping to ensure fleet health and mission success.

After retiring from the military in 2007, Greg transitioned to a career as a chef, where he honed his leadership and management skills in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment for 13 years. His passion for service and helping others led him to a fulfilling new career as a mortgage advisor, where he has been helping individuals and families achieve their homeownership dreams for the past five years.

Now with Homefront Lending, LLC, Greg brings his deep commitment to service and client-focused approach to the mortgage industry. He lives by the company’s motto, “Honored to Serve,” and is dedicated to guiding clients through the home-buying process with care, expertise, and integrity.

Greg’s diverse background, from military service to culinary management, has shaped his approach to helping others—focused on doing whatever it takes to make a difference where it matters most. He takes great pride in being able to contribute to his clients’ most important milestones: buying a home and securing their future.