Our Team

Ascentus One brings together a
diverse team of seasoned professionals.

Bernie Kyong

Bernie Kyong

Managing Director

Mr. Kyong has launched several award winning startups with his innovative recruiting and operational skills. His leadership and persistence in finding and retaining high-performance personnel have led to numerous successes and sustained growth.

Bernie has built Ascentus One Corporation into a highly successful and well respected contract staffing firm. His efforts have broadened the scope and capabilities of many banks while creating a cost-effective staffing solution. Bernie places a premium on complete client satisfaction.

Steve Rhem

Steve Rhem

Managing Director

Mr. Rhem has over 20 years of in-depth mortgage experience. This includes underwriting, loan operations, FHA, VA, Conventional, Non-Conforming, Jumbo loans, FHFA, Freddie, Fannie, and Compliance. He has managed teams that quickly grew from 20 to 100 underwriters.

Steve is skilled at underwriting quality control, as well as high level forensic re-underwrite reviews. His credit analysis skills include credit worthiness determination and past due collections. He is a graduate of Columbus State University.

Anthony Stiso

Anthony Stiso

Marketing Director

Mr. Stiso brings over 30 years experience with global leaders such as AT&T, Verizon, SAP, Hewlett-Packard, Cisco, Telefonica, and other leaders with a strong focus on launching new lines of business. His background includes mergers and acquisitions, sales, marketing communications, video production, and more.

Anthony has managed and trained sales teams, and developed joint promotions among industry-leading partners. He holds a Masters in Business from the State University of New York, and a Bachelors in Communications from Rowan University.

Michelle Shrum

Michelle Shrum

Quality Control Manager

Ms. Shrum brings 20 years finance experience, specializing in both residential and commercial loans.  She has proven success in streamlining efficiency, training team members on best practices, and growing her underwriter teams.  She brings experience in conforming, non-conforming, and commercial financing.

Michelle has developed audit processes for lines of business within banks.  She is also a lead volunteer with 24 Foundation and has worked with multiple charities in Charlotte, North Carolina over the past decade.  Michelle holds a MBA from Queens University.

Jarred Fletcher

Jarred Fletcher

IT
Manager

Mr. Fletcher is a veteran of the United States Army, serving in both Iraq and Afghanistan, and as a former Intelligence Officer. After his military service, Jarred pursued a degree in Information Technology with a specialization in Information Systems Administration from Barry University.

Jarred possess vast experience in the Space and Defense sector as a former government contractor.  He brings a diverse set of skills and technical expertise in enterprise tools and technology, systems implementation, and software integration.