Serving as the Chairman of the North Carolina Electronic Mortgage Closing Advisory Committee, Mr. Stallworth worked with mortgage industry stakeholders and directed the implementation of the state’s first viable electronic closing solution which will transform the multi-billion dollar mortgage industry. He also oversaw the publication of the Electronic Mortgage Closings in North Carolina 101 white paper, a first of its kind roadmap for lenders, attorneys and realtors to electronic mortgage closings. His efforts have led to North Carolina being the clear leader in eCommerce with the most registered eNotaries, having more than 90% of the state’s population with access to eRecording services and boasting the largest stream of electronic mortgage closing performed by the largest mortgage company in the nation. Stallworth developed the Secretary of State’s Continuing Legal Education program with a focus on educating the legal community on the laws governing notaries and electronic commerce. He is also responsible for the statewide notary education and training program including certifying notary instructors. Stallworth is charged with overseeing statewide investigations of notary misconduct and often serves as an expert witness for federal and state notary cases. He routinely engages and collaborates with other law enforcement agencies when notary misconduct intertwines with other criminal activities. A commissioned North Carolina Notary, registered eNotary and notarial practices expert, Stallworth graduated from Howard University in Washington, D.C., with a Bachelor of Arts degree in communications and public relations and was named by the National Notary Association as one of the 50 most influential people in the field of notarization over the past 50 years.