Endorsements

Beth Clauser

Business Development Manager

Beth began her career in residential real estate before moving into title. With more than 20 years of industry experience, Beth has worked as a senior sales representative, managed and opened offices and was most recently Associate Vice President of Sales and Marketing prior to joining Landmark Title. Beth grew up in Detroit, Michigan and moved to Arizona in 2013. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from University of Phoenix and is an active member of real estate industry organizations throughout the Valley.

beth.clauser@ltaz.com
Office: (602) 748-2800
Fax: (602) 748-2729

Jay Stuckey

Vice President Commercial Business Development

A third generation native Phoenician, Jay has worked in business development for more than 25 years in the Phoenix market. After graduating from University of Arizona, Jay started his career with the Arizona Governor’s Office in corporate lottery sales. His experience led him to a position with the real estate firm, Republic Companies, followed by a position as VP of commercial sales at Chicago Title. Jay’s primary goal is to ensure that Landmark Title helps its clients and the institutions it serves meet their real estate objectives.

jay.stuckey@ltaz.com
Office: (602) 748-2800
Fax: (602) 748-2710
Cell: (602) 499-6699

Kristi Smith

Vice President

Kristi has spent more than a decade working in the real estate industry, beginning her career in Texas as a loan originator with a leading mortgage company, PHH Mortgage. She transferred to Arizona in 2008 and helped the company expand in the Phoenix market. In 2011, she transitioned from lending to business development with a title company where she quickly became the top producing sales representative. Prior to joining Landmark Kristi spent three years at Old Republic Title Agency where she led the sales team. Kristi is a proven leader in business development with commitment to building strong relationships and providing quality service.

kristi.smith@ltaz.com
Office: (602) 748-2800
Fax: (602) 748-2729
Cell: (480) 695-1585

Matt Garsha

Title Officer

Josh got his start as a title officer in 2002 with Fidelity National Title. Since then, he has worked in multiple industry-related roles. His past positions include Title Officer and Team Lead at Nextitle and Executive Vice President and Director of Title Operations at Invest Title, both in Phoenix.

josh.conant@ltaz.com
Office: (602) 748-2800
Fax: (602) 748-2729

Josh Conant

Commercial Title Officer

Josh got his start as a title officer in 2002 with Fidelity National Title. Since then, he has worked in multiple industry-related roles. His past positions include Title Officer and Team Lead at Nextitle and Executive Vice President and Director of Title Operations at Invest Title, both in Phoenix.

josh.conant@ltaz.com
Office: (602) 748-2800
Fax: (602) 748-2729

Michael Bishop

Senior Commercial Title Officer

Mike is a 1994 graduate of ASU and he previously held the position of Title Manager for Northwestern Title specializing in foreclosure properties. Mike is well versed in title insurance products for the commercial real estate market working with clients in a high-volume office to facilitate deals to closing.

mike.bishop@ltaz.com
Office: (602) 748-2800
Fax: (602) 748-2711

Tony Choe

Chief Title Officer

Tony has spent almost two decades honing his expertise in commercial title and real estate. During his 10-year tenure with Thomas Title, he was responsible for building the commercial title department and overseeing several high-profile transactions in Maricopa County. Tony previously worked for two national title insurance underwriters where he quickly moved into leadership roles and specialized in complex transactions. He is fluent in Korean, having spent his early childhood growing up in Seoul before moving with his family to the U.S. Tony is a graduate of the W.P. Carey School at Arizona State University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Management.

mike.bishop@ltaz.com
Office: (602) 748-2800
Fax: (602) 748-2711

Roxana Paredes

Escrow Officer, residential

Roxana started her career in the title industry almost 18 years ago. She began working with the Landmark Title team in 2008, focusing on residential transactions and customer service.

roxanna.parades@ltaz.com
Office: (602) 748-2800
Fax: (602) 748-2701

Jonie Alden

Senior Escrow Officer

Jonie spent more than two decades as the Escrow Officer for Pulte Homes, prior to joining the team at Landmark Title where she leads the residential title and builder escrow team. She built her career in the title industry providing realtors, builders, mortgage brokers and their clients with her detailed attention for almost 40 years.

jonie.alden@ltaz.com
Office: (602) 748-2800
Fax: (602) 748-2701
Cell: (602) 418-7595

Desha Leonard

National Senior Commercial Escrow Officer

Desha began her career in the escrow and title industry more than 20 years ago. With a focus on customer service and attention to detail, she was quickly promoted into commercial escrow, specializing in multi-state and multi-site transactions with the major title underwriters. Desha brings her expertise and ability to successfully facilitate transactions of any type throughout the country.

desha.leonard@ltaz.com
Office: (602) 748-2824
Fax: (602) 748-2729

Chris Maddox

Senior Commercial Escrow Officer

Chris began his career in the title industry more than 14 years ago. He has worked with both commercial and residential real estate clients delivering personalized service. Chris understands that no two deals are alike.

chris.maddox@ltaz.com
Office: (602) 748-2800
Fax: (602) 748-2710

Marie Volm

Vice President, Senior Commercial Escrow Officer

Marie has more than 25 years of experience in the Title industry. A proud ASU alum with a Bachelor of Science in Real Estate, Marie began her career working at Resolution Trust Corporation, where she frequently interacted with commercial escrow officers. She then made the transition to Landmark Title, joining one of the leading companies in the industry. She is well versed in the complex, commercial real estate market, with expertise in “from-the-ground-up” development projects, and has worked on many high profile transactions in Arizona.

marie.volm@ltaz.com
Office: (602) 748-2805
Fax: (602) 748-2712
Cell: (602) 332-2221

John S. Gerard

Vice President of Builder & Developer Direct Services

John began his real estate career in the title insurance industry in 1978 and is considered an expert in the State of Arizona Department of Real Estate State Statutes and Commissioners Rules. In 1990, he joined the Arizona Department of Real Estate as a Fraud Investigator where he spent 13 years gaining increasing responsibility. In 2001, John was appointed by Governor Hull to the Arizona Sonora Task Force as a member of the Arizona Sonora Commission. After two years serving the state he accepted the position of Builder Services and Builder Trust Manager for LandAmerica representing Lawyers and Transnation Title Insurance companies in Maricopa County where he completely rebuilt the Builder Development Department for Fidelity National Title’s Arizona operation. Prior to joining Landmark Title as Vice President of Builder & Developer Direct Services, John was a VP with Old Republic Title Company. A man of many talents, John shares his knowledge and expertise as an author, real estate instructor and convention speaker.

john.gerard@ltaz.com
Office: (602) 748-2800
Fax: (602) 748-2710
Cell: (602) 361-5323

Randall Parmele

Senior Vice President, Business Development

Randall brings 35 years of experience in real estate sales, management and investment to the Landmark Title team. A graduate of the University of Arizona, she became an investor and partner in two Real Estate companies over the next 20 years. Randall understands all aspects of Landmark Title’s vision and is adept at facilitating and supporting clients and their multifaceted needs.

randall.parmele@ltaz.com
Office:  (602) 748-2800
Fax: (602) 748-2723
Cell: (602) 405-4040

Vicki Etherton

President