The Team
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Bridgett Ellis Escrow Officer Direct 801-676-1072 Cell 801-688-9115 Bridgett has worked in the Escrow and Title business since 1997. She started as a receptionist and has worked her way up through the ranks on the order desk, as an escrow assistant and became licensed as an Escrow Officer in 2004. She has also been licensed in Real Estate and Mortgage in the past. She is very aware of how all sides of the transaction work. Customer Service is her specialty, she works hard to answer every phone call personally and if you do have to leave a message, your call will be returned promptly. She has been closing Utah Housing short sales for the last three years and knows the process very well. She knows what has to be in the REPC, the verbiage, and guidelines to expedite the process. She has a very good working relationship with Utah Housing that every agent can use to smooth out the short sale process. She has been able to save numerous transactions by her ability to foresee and overcome obstacles before they mess up the deal. |
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De Ann Taylor Escrow Officer Direct 801-676-3563 Cell 801-205-3122 De Ann Taylor has been in the Escrow/Title Industry since 1982. She started in Southern California and moved to Utah in 2001 and has been with Monument Title Insurance since September 2002. Over the years, she has efficiently closed a variety of transactions including, REO’s, commercial sales and refinances, residential sales and refinances, short sales, vacant land, apartment to condo conversions, construction and seller financing (including all-inclusive trust deeds and assumptions). De Ann has taught classes to new real estate agents covering PR’s, Huds and what to watch for. She is very organized and has an eye for detail. |
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Joy Jordan Escrow Officer Direct 801-676-1046 Cell 898-7753 Joy Jordan has been in the business for over 15 years. During those 15 years, she has not only worked as an Escrow officer, but has also worked in lending and as a Realtor. As an Escrow Officer and Branch Manager, she has successfully handled thousands of transactions including REO, short-sale, new construction, development, commercial, and residential, seller financing, all-inclusive (wraps) transactions. She has worked as a Contract Manger for HUD REO closing agent services since 2000. In this past year she has been managing an account for a non-profit organization, which has multiple types of grant programs for purchasers. More recently, she has obtained approval for Monument Title to perform Title and Closing Services for right of way projects of not only UDOT but other local government sectors. Joy loves the work she does. She has a great desire for her clients and customers to feel secure with her handling their transactions. |
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Alisha Evans Escrow Officer Direct 801-680-3795Cell 801-680-3795 Alisha has a vast background in lending practices and Real Estate procedures that contribute to her remarkable closing capabilities. Alisha excels in organization, and accuracy without compromising urgency and customer service. As a skilled Escrow Officer, Alisha is able to respond appropriately to different customer needs while adapting to unique closing requirements. She truly embodies the attributes that distinguish her as a talented Escrow Officer. |
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Desiree Durtschi Escrow Officer Direct 801-676-1073 Cell801- 694-1633 I have been in the Title and Escrow business for 11 years. Originating in California where I worked for 5 years in the industry as an Escrow Officer. I have been in Utah for the past 6 years, also as an Escrow Officer. I have had much experience with the REO properties and I am currently working on the HUD team. |
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Ryan Hoskins Escrow OfficerDirect 801-676-3568 Cell 801-232-1729 |
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Peter Poll Escrow OfficerDirect 801-676-3561 Cell 702-467-9524 |
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Kathy Bienz Escrow Officer Direct 801-676-1094 Cell 801-419-6427 My name is Kathy Bienz. I am a licensed Escrow Officer and have been with Monument Title for 5 1/2 years. I started my Career as a Runner, then as an Escrow Assistant working on the HUD team. I have a vast knowledge of the HUD foreclosure process; I have since obtained my Escrow License and also have experience in closing Commercial, Residential, and preparing all documents that are required in any transaction. I am a Team player, helping out with what ever is needed in our Company. I am very dependable and dedicated to providing the best service possible to my clients, and their clients. Thank you for your consideration! |
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Gabe Selders Title Officer, Escrow Officer, VP Title Operations Direct 801-676-3564 Cell 801-913-5049 Gabe has been licensed in Title and Escrow since 1998. He has vast experience in title search and examination. He has worked on commercial and residential properties and has the ability to take very complex title issues and make them understandable to all the parties involved. It is his amazing communication skills along with his experience that have allowed him to rise to the top of the Title Officer ranks as Monument’s Vice President of Title Operations. He understands the risks involved in land titles and has a keen sense for mitigating those risks. He has the expertise to overcome the most difficult title issues and working side by side with our underwriters solves the issues for the parties involved in the transaction so they can move ahead with confidence. |
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Terri Belliston-Pehrson Marketing Representative Cell 801-557-4702 I started in the Real Estate industry by obtaining my Real Estate license in 1994. I remember taking as many Continuing Education and training classes as possible to gain more knowledge about the real estate industry. Two years later I was one of the mentor/trainers in my Real Estate office. I sold real estate for six and half years then in 2000 I worked as an Escrow Assistant for a title company on their HUD Team. Several months later I then moved into the Marketing department as an Account Manager. I’ve been a Marketing Representative at Monument Title since 2003. I’ve been actively involved with the Salt Lake Board of Realtors through out the years and I feel it is important to give back to this industry as well as our own community. |
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Kelley Marchbanks Escrow OfficerDirect 801-676-3562I have been in the Title/Escrow Business for the last 7 years. I am a licensed Escrow Officer and Notary Public. I recently joined the HUD Team at Monument Title and I am currently working as the HUD Team Title Reviewer. I am very organized, dependable, and extremely dedicated to always providing my clients with exceptional customer service. I am always willing to help in any way possible. Please feel free to contact me at Kelley@monumenttitle.net |
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Maria Gonzalez Escrow OfficerDirect 801-676-3566 |
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Hillary Curtis, ReceptionistDirect 801-676-1076 |
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Hayley Curtis, Policy Department Manager Direct 801-676-3565Hayley has been in the business since 2001. She is a licensed Title Officer, Escrow Officer and Notary Public. Her past experience includes working for a major national underwriting agency. She is the Policy Department Manager, which includes many post closing resolution matters with emphasis on endorsements, recordings, post closing clearing, as well as Title Plant Support. All of which make Hayley an invaluable asset for Monument Title Insurance. |














