How Silverton Mortgage Champions Inclusion with The Kyle Pease Foundation
Josh Moffitt, President of Silverton Mortgage, didn’t know a half marathon would change his life, but it did. It was during the Atlanta Half Marathon a few years ago when he was not doing as well as he wanted to and was frustrated. Around mile four, he passed a group of athletes from The Kyle Pease Foundation who were clearly excited to be participating. It was then that Moffitt realized, "Nobody cares what time some middle-aged guy runs a half marathon in. What matters is community, joy and purpose.”
This realization was just the beginning. Moffitt’s inspiration turned into action when he reached out to KPF. The following year, he ran the race again, but this time as a push-assist volunteer, helping a KPF athlete. "It was one of the coolest things I’ve ever done," he said.
Moffitt brought his passion for inclusion to Silverton Mortgage. Kyle and Brent, were invited to speak at company events. Eventually, the partnership strengthened when Silverton began to consider how to engage in a more meaningful way for both the athletes, their families and their team members. Silverton created a program focused on “bucket list races” that athletes wanted to participate in but could not due to financial limitations. The program sponsors athletes, their caregivers and families, so that everyone can attend and experience large races like the TCS New York City Marathon and the Marine Corp Marathon in Washington D.C.
This partnership aligns perfectly with Silverton's mission to enrich the lives of their community, clients, and team members. "We believe in doing good," Moffitt stated. “Silverton, as a business, has a culture of inclusivity where we learn from different perspectives, the idea that no one is different, has always been here.”
A perfect example of Silverton’s culture is also evident in The Silverton Foundation. Founded by Moffitt in 2012, The Silverton Foundation’s mission is to “help families maintain their homes in a time of crisis” by providing mortgage and rent assistance to families who are in jeopardy of losing their homes due to ongoing life-saving medical treatments or long-term hospitalization.
Silverton’s collaboration with The Kyle Pease Foundation has recently expanded, providing new opportunities via a mentorship program for KPF Inclusive Employees.
"This is a pilot," Moffitt explained. "We’re trying things, seeing what works. But the goal is the same: true inclusion. Not just in moments — but in how we work, live, and grow together.”
When asked for his advice to other business leaders, Moffitt’s message is simple: "Do it. Get involved. Don’t overthink it. You don’t have to know the whole roadmap. Just take the first step.” He stresses that the motivation should be about genuine impact, not optics. "Do it because you want to make an impact," he urged. "Start with what’s meaningful to you and your team — and build from there.”
