Richard Knell is the Owner and President of Elevated Lending, where he leads with a clear vision: build a modern mortgage platform that empowers loan officers to grow, perform, and create long-term success. 

With decades of experience across mortgage lending, operations, and executive leadership, Richard has built his reputation on helping both individuals and organizations scale with purpose. He understands that success in today’s lending landscape goes beyond products—it’s about strategy, relationships, and having the right foundation to thrive. 

At Elevated Lending, Richard has created a growth-driven environment designed to support loan officers at every stage of their business. His leadership style is grounded in clarity, consistency, and a genuine investment in the people he works alongside. He is known for simplifying complexity, building strong operational structure, and helping teams stay focused on what truly drives results. 

In an industry driven by numbers, Richard has built his leadership on something more powerful—people, trust, and the relationships that drive everything forward.