Welcome to Legacy Title

Our Staff

Alyssa Standaert
Administrative Assistant
Alyssa has been in the title industry the past 2 years as part of the Customer Service Team. She enjoys working with all her great co-workers and meeting new people!

Angie McLellan
Executive Closer
Angie has been in the real estate business as a closer for over 17 years. She is well versed in residential purchases, refinances, construction loans, 1031 exchanges and commercial transactions. Angies customer focus, excellent communication and attention to detail make closings smooth and seamless.

Ashley Borovansky
Executive Closing Assistant
Ashley has been in the title industry for 16 years as an executive closing assistant. She enjoys the daily challenges of being a processor!

Ben Fladager
Lead Examiner
Ben has been in the title industry for over 15 years and has held positions in processing, closing, recording, post-closing, and exams. He is a great problem solver with a relaxed demeanor and works well under pressure. His title examinations are precise and his knowledge of the industry gives clear direction to ensure your closing is a success. In his spare time he enjoys live music, golfing, billiards, chess, fishing, hunting, grilling, baseball, and spending time with family and friends.

Bre Ruberto
Executive Closing Assistant
Bre has been in title since 2005 and loves that after all this time she is still learning new things! Her favorite part of her job is title clearing. Bre cant recall a title issue she hasnt been able to resolve and loves the investigation it will sometimes take to solve a problem.

Carmen Jorgensen
Executive Closer
Carmen has been in the title industry for 28 years with two of those being an area office manager. She loves taking on the challenges some closings may bring and finding the right solutions to help her clients have files close. Carmen is able to close all types of transactions from new construction, refis, purchases, sales, 1031 exchange, short sales, bank owned, reverse mortgages & manufactured homes. In her spare time, Carmen loves spending time with family, camping, ATV riding and watching her boys play sports. Carmen believes the key to success is follow up and providing the best customer service possible.

Carolyn Cosentino
Associate Closer
Carolyn is an Associate Closer with 4 years of experience. Her favorite part of title is working through the closing process with the buyers and sellers and then getting to meet them at the closing. Carolyn also loves the awesome team of women she gets to work with every day.

Chris Lorenz
Business Development
Chris has been in the title industry just over 2 years. Chris' passion is to help others achieve their passion. Every day brings a new opportunity where he can help someone else achieve success and thats what motivates him to bring the highest level of service he can to those who need it. Title has been an amazing facet in which he can accomplish this and he is grateful for all the people he gets to meet during this journey.

Christina Johnson
Executive Closing Assistant
Christina has been in the title industry for 2 years and enjoys learning something new every day! She really loves getting to know the clients she works with and creating a warm, welcoming experience as buyers and sellers take a big step in their lives.

Eileen Dorsey
Executive Closer

Gretchen Hoeft
Executive Closing Assistant
Gretchen has been in the title industry for 7 years working as an assistant and closer. She truly enjoys working with clients towards a successful purchase or sale. Gretchens favorite part of title is all of the different closings and clients that she works with each day. Every day is a different opportunity and she loves learning something new almost every day! Outside of work, Gretchen enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter-with weekends spent with family, at the lake or at home relaxing!

Jenae Holt
Executive Closing Assistant
Jenae has been in the title industry for over 7 years as a closing processor. She loves being busy and enjoys working with clients, agents, loan officers, and each individual to get every file closed! Outside of work Jenae enjoys spending time with her kids and making memories, especially during camping season!

Jenny Koenig
Executive Closer
With over 13 years of experience in the business, Jenny's clients have received knowledgeable and high touch service. In addition, her positive attitude is key to providing the most pleasant experience at the closing table. Jenny is looking forward to using those strengths along with her hard work ethic to align with the Legacy Title team's passion for service and growth.

Jessica Steininger
Executive Closing Assistant
Jessica is an Executive Closing Assistant with 3.5 years of experience! She really enjoys working with her clients and helping to guide them through on of the biggest decisions theyll make. Outside of work, Jessica enjoys being in the kitchen, crafting and spending time with family and friends.

John Zezel
Examiner
John has been working in the title industry for 15 years in a variety of positions. He enjoys the variety of challenges that come with researching properties and helping with the behind the scenes problem solving that is often required in order for us to insure a property for a new homeowner.

Kacie Bartholomew
Administrative Assistant
Kacie has been in an Administrative role for over 2 years and cant wait to start her new journey at Legacy Title! She loves being part of a team and helping out wherever and whenever she can.

Kami Telschow
Executive Vice President
Kami has been in the Industry for many years. She enjoys providing the utmost professional service to all of her customers. Going above and beyond is the norm for Kami, not something special. Understanding her Agents' needs, and coordinating the closing process with the buyers and sellers in mind, is what her Team is all about. She takes pride in surrounding herself with the best of the best!

Kayla Rohe
Administrative Assistant
Kayla has been in the title industry for 4 years in multiple roles including order entry and assisting closing teams. Kayla loves the fast-paced work environment, always being able to learn new things and being able to help out in any way!

Kim Thompson
Excecutive Closing Assistant
Kim has been in the title industry for 3 years. She loves working with new construction files. Her favorite part of being in the title industry is getting the opportunity to meet and speak with new people everyday and help guide them through some of the biggest purchases of their lives!

Linda Mager
Executive Closer
Linda has been in the Title Business for over 40 years Beginning in California and almost 30 years in Minnesota. In that time Linda has closed all kinds of transactions from Residential sales/purchases and refis to 1031 Tax Deferred Exchanges, Commercial and New Construction. She considers the best part of her job, meeting new people and helping them make their dreams become a reality.

Linda Warn
Executive Closer
Linda has 38 years is the business and still really enjoys helping people buy and sell their homes. Whether investment property or buying that first house, her goal is to make your closing process seamless and worry free!

Lisa Neumann
Executive closer
Lisa has been in the title industry for 32 years. Her favorite part of being an Executive Closer is bringing everything together for a successful closing experience.

Liz Machacek
Executive Closer
Liz has been in the Title industry for 4 years with experience as a Closer and an Assistant. She loves the fast pace environment of the Title business. She has strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills. She enjoys that each file is different and presents its own challenges.

Lori Eskola
Executive Closer
Lori has been in the title industry for 35 years. She is knowledgeable in all types of transactions. Lori provides excellent work with integrity and is accessible, reliable and caring. She strives to creatively resolve complicated title issues forming difficult situations into a breeze. She loves to work with first time home buyers and share in the excitement home ownership brings.

Lori Varner

Lori has been in Title for over 23 years! She has experience in almost every role in the title industry. She loves working behind the scenes as support and back up to help closers and processors with accounting, balancing files, training and problem solving.

Lorrie Strecker
Executive Closer
Lorrie has been part of the title industry for over 25 years both in Wisconsin and Minnesota. She enjoys working with her customers and finds it critical to create open relationships with all parties as the key to a successful transaction. The closing table is the last step in the closing experience, & her goal is to make it as seamless as possible so all parties walk away remembering it as a positive and enjoyable experience!

Lydia Thoreen
Executive Closing Assistant
Lydia has been in title for almost 3 years. Other than providing great customer service, her favorite part of the industry is the detective work of clearing title. In her spare time, Lydia directs high school theater!

Marcy Isenberg
Executive closer
Marcy has been in the title industry for 30 plus years as an Executive Closer and prides herself in the relationships that she has grown and built over the years. She brings and extensive knowledge in the title industry including, residential, new construction, for sale by owners, first time homebuyers and short sales. Marcy is truly excited to be part of a growing and talented group of team members who work together to achieve outstanding customer service for our clients.

Melissa Lunde
Executive Closing Assistant
Melissa joins Legacy Title with years of experience! She has held several positions within the title industry, including; processing and closing residential, new construction and commercial transactions. Melissa enjoys forming relationships with her clients and the fast-paced work environment title offers.

Melissa Malmstrom
Administrative Assistant
Melissa has 6 years in the real estate field and is excited for this new journey at Legacy Title. Melissa loves all things animals, music, and outdoors.

Mercedes Forslund
Executive Closer
Mercedes has been in the title industry in various roles for the last 10 years. She really enjoys that her job allows her to creatively problem solve and that every day is comes with a different challenge. Mercedes enjoys the bustling nature of a good closing and being a part of someone's big day to share in their joy and excitement.

Missy Piermantier
Post Closing
Missy has had previous work experience in both Title and Home Mortgage. She lives in Woodbury with her husband and two daughters. Missy has a passion for gardening and enjoys spending time outdoors with her family boating on the St. Croix river.

Nicole Donofri
Executive Closing Assistant
Nicole Donofri is an Executive Closing assistant who has been in the title and mortgage industry for the past 9 years. She looks forward to making every experience positive for her teams clients. Nicole is excited to take on a new journey and meet new people.

Nicole Person
Executive Closing Assistant
Nicole is an executive closing assistant having worked in the title industry over 3 years. Her favorite part of the day is making the process of buying or selling a home simple and easy for their clients so they have one less thing to worry about when moving.

Nhia Vang
Post Closing Specialist
Nhia has been in the title industry for 6 years specializing in e-Recording and more recently, Final Policies. She really enjoys working with a great team!

Pam Wright
Executive Closer
Pam is an experienced Closer with a demonstrated history of working in the closing and title insurance industry. Skilled in Buyer, Seller and Refinance transactions including U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), U.S. VA Loans, Real Estate Owned (REO), U.S. Federal Housing Authority (FHA), Down Payment Assistance/Grant Loans, New Construction and Rehab Construction Loans, and 1031 Exchange and FIRPTA transactions. Strong business development professional focused on building and maintaining long lasting business referral relationships, creating a team environment.

Paula Lambres
Executive Closer
Paula is an Executive Closer with Legacy Title. She brings extensive knowledge in all aspects of the title industry, including residential, commercial and new construction transactions. She is an excellent problem solver and woks well under pressure. Paula always strives to provide excellent service to all her clients to insure a smooth and successful closing experience. Paula enjoys reading, music and spending time with family in her free time.

Rachel Trussoni
Associate Closer
Rachel joins Legacy Title with over 3 years of experience in the title industry! Rachel's loves providing excellent service and making the closing experience fun for all. Rachel is excited to work for a growing company with positive energy.

Rebecca Mondale
Abstractor
Rebecca is a licensed Abstractor having been in the title industry for 22 years! She really enjoys the fact that even after all of these years, she still sees new scenarios and learns things through her work. Rebecca prides herself on her attention to detail and her ability to keep calm under pressure.

Sara Olson
Executive Closer
Sara brings over 23 years of experience to Legacy Title. Sara loves what she does because everyone that she meets is on a different journey. She enjoys helping clients buy, sell and refinance their homes and being a part of their journey and learning process. She strives to make her clients feel special and ensure closings are smooth and a pleasant experience.

Sarah Dreher
Assistant
Sarah has been in title just over a year and is part of the production/customer service team. She enjoys the kind, helpful, supportive, fun people she works with! Sarah is fluent in American Sign Language.

Sarah Lambres
Closing Assistant
Sarah has been in the title industry for over 2 years and is still learning new things every day! She started out as an admin assistant and quickly grew to take on processing and new construction draws. She loves the relationships created with builders and subcontractors on new construction files.

Shelby Pabon
Administrative Assistant
Shelby has been an administrative assistant in the title industry over 6 months. She really enjoys there is always something new to learn and that she is able to keep busy.

Steph Hafford
Executive Closing Assistant
Steph is an Executive Closing Assistant who has been in real estate and title for 5 years. She most enjoys getting to utilize her type A organization skills to ensure Legacys clients experience the most efficient home selling process possible!

Taylor Penshorn
Post Closing
Taylor has been in the title industry for over 2 years as an executive administrative assistant. She enjoys the title industry and learning something new every day. She looks forward to creating happy customers!

Terry Ann Fowler
Examiner
Terry has been in the title industry over 40 years! She loves that there is always something new to learn and discover. In her free time, Terry enjoys dog sports/shows with her Flat Coated Retriever.

Trina LaForce
Executive Closer
Trina has been in the Title Industry for 16 years and 14 of those years she was in management. Throughout her years she has grown to have a passion for new construction. These transactions bring many challenges, but she loves finding solutions to get them closed. She also has done many short sale files and bank owned properties. In her spare time, Trina spends time at her cabin, fishing, four wheeling, snowmobiling, and traveling with her family. Trina enjoys all aspects of her job and takes pride in giving her clients a high level of service.

Kim Eccles
Director of Operations
Kim has been in operations for 7 years with 3 of them being in the title industry. She loves being a part of this high energy company and managing many different business functions. Interviewing and conducting new hire orientation allows her to get people excited about what she enjoys most about this company. Office management, HR, Benefit Administration, and helping to create and implement new business programs and ideas are just a few other parts of her day that make her so happy to be able to be a part of this team.

Julie Helgason
CFO

Bruce Clark
Chief Operating Officer
Bruce Clark is the Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel for Legacy Title. He is an experienced attorney with a long history of working in the real estate industry. Prior to joining Legacy, Bruce worked in various executive and legal roles for national and regional title insurance companies. Most recently, he served as President of a 20 state title agency, where he was the lead on all company initiatives and business development activities, as well as, having responsibility for reviewing and underwriting real estate transactions on a national scale. He started his career in private practice representing clients on real estate transactions, title, development and other matters. Bruce earned his Juris Doctor from William Mitchell College of Law.

Connie Clancy
President
Connie is an experienced Title Company President with a demonstrated history of leading a talented and growing team to deliver the best possible experience to clients and consumers across MN and WI. Connie understands that businesses revolve around relationships and has made that her number one priority: Focusing on growing industry, client and employee relationships. Connie has been in the real estate industry for over 18 years and this extensive experience has given her an intuitive understanding of what it takes to deliver superior service to clients and consumers.

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