Keep Chopping Wood: A Preacher’s Son Who Had It All, Lost It All, and Then Regained True Wealth

Lawson H. (Mike) Hardwick, III, is the founder and president of Churchill Mortgage Corporation, a national mortgage banker headquartered in Brentwood, Tennessee. Hardwick is a highly successful entrepreneur and seasoned businessman who has built and managed businesses in the financial and real estate industries. He has also created a corporate culture based on a “people versus profits” philosophy, and as a faith-based business encourages all employees to give back to the community. Hardwick graduated from Gateway College with a Bachelor’s Degree in Theology and Music, and went on to earn a BBA Degree in Finance from Belmont University. He has served on various corporate and industry boards and committees, and is a sought after speaker on a variety of subjects including general business, real estate and finance.