Good people. Good properties. Good Communities.
Approach provides a fast and reliable funding source to help build your real estate career
Meet our Team
Owner/Operator
Chris founded Approach Lending to bring East Tennessee a premiere, relationship based private lender. Chris has a decade of real estate investment experience as a flipper, residential landlord, and commercial developer. As an investor, Chris is able to help his borrowers as a lender and an advisor. Chris holds a theology degree from Grand Canyon University in Phoenix. As a follower of Christ Jesus, Chris aims to serve and be a positive light to our local real estate community. When he is not networking and building Approach, Chris enjoys time with his family, friends, and having fun on the pickle ball court or golf course.
Chris Davis
Owner/Operator
Flynt has more than 18 years of real estate investment and finance experience with a focus on multifamily, MH & RV communities, retail, and office. Flynt is the Senior Vice President of the Clayton Family Office and heads its equity and debt investment arm. Previously, Flynt worked as a correspondent lender in Miami, FL were he worked with several of Miami’s largest real estate owners. Flynt started his career at Southern Management and Development in Boca Raton, FL where he spearheaded the firms site selection and acquisitions team. Flynt holds a B.S. from Southern Methodist University and a JD/MBA from St Thomas University.
Flynt Griffin
Portfolio Manager
Kaylor was the first team member to join Approach Lending and has loved growing alongside the company ever since. As Portfolio Manager—and a true Enneagram 2—she brings a collaborative spirit to the team and is dedicated to helping clients achieve their goals. A proud Knoxville native and graduate of the University of Tennessee’s Haslam College of Business, Kaylor combines local roots with a heart for service. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family, soaking up the sunshine, and getting in a good workout.
Kaylor Hensley
Head Processor
Mandy was born and raised in Michigan and has worked in the financial services industry for nearly 3 decades, with her last 10 years in the mortgage sector. In her role as Loan Processor, her experience in lending provides a quick turn-around for loan closings and with her passion for providing exceptional experiences, her goal is to leave each client feeling like a member of the family. When she’s not hard at work closing loans, Mandy enjoys the outdoors in the Tennessee sunshine with family, music and a competitive game of billiards or darts.
Amanda “Mandy” Bates
Director of Sales
Nate brings a wealth of experience from a dynamic, multi-industry career. He has held senior leadership roles across several organizations, most recently in real estate development. Known for his strategic insight and client-first mindset, Nate combines a diverse background with a holistic approach to client relationships.