An escrow professional with over 40 years of industry experience, this Certified Senior Escrow Officer serves as an escrow expert witness in matters involving escrow administration, title and closing procedures, notary practices, and reverse mortgage signings. The expert has prior experience providing litigation consultation and expert witness services in disputes concerning escrow compliance, regulatory standards, and closing practices within the real estate sector.

Throughout a career that has included roles as escrow officer, branch manager, escrow administrator, vice president, exchange manager, and owner of an independent escrow company, the expert has overseen commercial and residential escrow operations, supervised personnel, managed departmental compliance, and conducted training programs. The expert has also provided escrow administration services on an “on-call” retainer basis to escrow entities regulated by state financial and real estate regulatory agencies.

Industry leadership experience includes serving as President of a state escrow association, Regional Director, Executive Committee member, and Chair of Closing Practices and Lender Relations Committees at both the state and national levels, including participation in subcommittee efforts to develop nationwide uniform closing instructions in coordination with industry stakeholders.

Professional credentials include Certified Senior Escrow Officer and Certified Escrow Instructor through a state escrow association and Certified National Signing Agent through a national notary organization. The expert meets state regulatory qualifications to serve as an escrow manager and holds an Associate of Arts degree in Business Administration and Real Estate. Ongoing professional involvement has included committee and leadership roles within state and national escrow associations addressing closing practices and lender relations.