Stacey Ellisor Grimes is a lifelong resident of Panama City, Florida, and a dedicated community advocate with more than 30 years of experience in the mortgage industry. Throughout her career, she has helped thousands of families navigate homeownership while building strong relationships across the Gulf Coast.
Stacey is deeply committed to strengthening the community she calls home. She has served on various boards and supported numerous charitable initiatives, always focusing on building meaningful relationships, supporting local organizations, and creating opportunities that positively impact the lives of others. Her professional experience has also provided a strong foundation in financial stewardship, collaboration, and strategic problem-solving, which she values bringing to her board service.
As a multi-generational descendant of one of the area’s founding families, Stacey carries a deep appreciation for the history, growth, and future of the community she calls home. Stacey and her husband, Churchill Grimes Jr live on her family homestead, and while they have no children, they do have furry babies and numerous nieces and nephews they love having close by. She believes strongly in investing in the place that has given so much to her family and is passionate about helping build a stronger future for the next generation.
As a board member, Stacey is honored to serve an organization whose mission aligns closely with her passion for community impact. Impact 100’s commitment to transformational giving and empowering local nonprofits strongly resonates with her belief in thoughtful leadership, responsible stewardship of resources, and creating measurable, lasting change across the Gulf Coast.