Glenn S. Phillips is with the Management Team with RealSource LLC of Birmingham, AL, “Pioneers in real estate Contract-to-Close transaction management.” RealSource provides transaction management for realtors, lenders and REO managers to efficiently move contracts to a smooth closing. The firm also provides back office and marketing support to real estate service providers, such as title insurers, appraisers, surveyors, lenders, pest control specialists and home inspectors. This year, the firm opened a new closing center that features “Pampered Closings”(TM) to help make closings more comfortable and positive for all parties.

Glenn worked with RealSource Founder Doris Phillips in the development of processes and innovative technology. The company was recognized recently by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) and Dell Computer as one of ten national finalists for the “2007 National Small Business Excellence In Customer Experience Award.” The award recognizes companies using technology to enhance the customer experience.

Glenn plays the ugliest Tuba in the Auburn University Alumni Band each Fall, grew up in the big city of Bear Creek, AL (population about 1,000), graduated from a high school named for his great-great-grandfather (yes, Phillips High) and, as his lovely bride says, "has lots of words."

In addition to his role in the management team at RealSource, Glenn has a unique perspective from his experience leading operations, sales and marketing for a separate technology firm recognized as...

• 2006 Microsoft Worldwide "Partner of the Year" in Sales and Marketing
• 2004 Birmingham Business Journal "Best In Business" Award Winner
• 2003 and 2002 Birmingham Business Journal "Best In Business" Award Finalist

Individually, Glenn, a guest speaker and coach on sales, business, marketing and entrepreneurship topics, has been recognized as...

• 2007 Birmingham Regional Chamber of Commerce "Small Business Person of the Year"
• 2007 and 2006 Alabama Information Technology Association "Entrepreneur of the Year" Finalist
• 2001 Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce "Businessperson of the Year"
• 1998 Birmingham Business Journal "Top 40 Under 40"

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