MEET THE TEAM

Ron Motzkus, President

ron@monumenttitle.net

Direct (385) 474-7548. Ron founded Monument Title in 2001 and built a team of professionals with the experience and know how to deliver exceptional customer service. Our goal is to deliver the best title and closing experience for every customer every time. He manages the company and the day to day operations along side the team. If there is ever any suggestions that anyone has, how we could deliver a better experience please call or email me as we are always trying to improve.

Limhi Meneses, Escrow Officer

limhi@monumenttitle.net

Direct (385) 474-7557, Cell (801) 694-6410 Limhi Is a Bilingual (English, Spanish) Escrow Officer with Monument Title. He has over a decade of experience in the Title Insurance Industry and excellent ability to detect and resolve Title defects. His experience in residential and commercial real estate, allow him to prepare and conduct closings in a very understandable and comfortable way. Limhi’s customer service, his background in law and presentation skills make every closing a pleasant experience whether it is a sale, a purchase, refinance, commercial or an all inclusive transaction. He is focused on total customer satisfaction and elimination of any post closing issues. When not in the office Limhi enjoys the time he spends with his family and with the community, camping, or in different service projects he participates in.

Kathy Bienz, Escrow Officer

kathy@monumenttitle.net

Direct (385) 474-7549, Cell (801) 419-6427. Kathy is a licensed Escrow Officer and has been with Monument Title for over 10 1/2 years. Kathy started her Career as a Runner, then as an Escrow Assistant working on the HUD team. Kathy has a vast knowledge of the HUD foreclosure process;  Kathy currently holds an Escrow License and also has experience in closing Commercial, Residential, and preparing all documents that are required in any transaction. She is a Team player, helping out with what ever is needed in our Company. She is very dependable and dedicated to providing the best service possible to the clients. Thank you for your consideration!

Cathy Augason, Escrow Officer

cathy@monumenttitle.net

Direct (385) 474-7555, Cell (801) 633-4447 Cathy Augason has been in the escrow industry since 2001.  I have spent those years working in Utah and California.  I have successfully handled REO, Short Sales, Seller Carry Backs, New Construction, Commercial and Residential transactions.  My attention to detail, patience and perfections is what sets me apart and makes me a successful and knowledgeable escrow officer.  My goal is to make sure your closing process is as smooth and easy as it can be from start to finish.

Joy Jordan, Escrow Officer

joyjordan@monumenttitle.net

Direct (385) 474-7541, Cell (801) 898-7753 Joy Jordan has been in the business for over 25 years. During those 25 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 from 2000-2012 and still closes HUD transactions for the new buyers select program. 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.

Janyce Jones, Escrow Officer

janyce@monumenttitle.net

Direct (385) 474-7551 Cell (801) 440-9026 Janyce has a long and wonderful escrow career. She has excellent customer service skills and is always working hard to make sure every closing goes smoothly. She has an excellent eye for seeing potential problems and resolving them before they become real problems. She has experience in commercial, residential and REO properties. She has a can do attitude and is always willing to go the extra mile for her clients.

Nick Motzkus, Sales Account Manager

nickmotzkus@monumenttitle.net

Cell (310) 489-6564, Nick has been working in digital marketing and sales for over a decade. He has written several books, including one on Artificial Intelligence. He has been sharing his expertise teaching a Continuing Education course on AI tools for real estate agents. He enjoys golf, hiking, and spending time with his wife Andrea.

Brandon Maughan, Title Plant Manager, Title Officer

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Brandon has been in the title business for over 16 years and has been a Title Officer since 2007. During his career he has gained extensive experience in foreclosure, right-of-way acquisition, commercial, and residential real estate. Brandon strives to continuously expand his real estate knowledge in order to provide clients with the highest quality product. He enjoys the outdoors, motorsports, and chasing his dogs when they get out of the yard.

Nick Mangelson, Title Officer

nick@monumenttitle.net

Direct (385) 425-3721, Nick is a licensed Title Officer who joined Monument Title in 2020. Since starting in the industry at an unprecedented time, Nick has gained invaluable experience applying his knowledge of title practices, assisting our escrow officers in various transaction and closing-types, helping clients with their title needs and questions, and expanding his knowledge of the ins and outs of real estate. He prides himself on being detail-oriented, easy to work with, and eager to learn. Nick likes to spend time outside with his young family in his spare time, and is always excited to share his love of sports and movies with others.

Mindy Blackburn, Escrow Officer

mindy@monumenttitle.net

Direct (801) 676-5946, Cell (970) 361-5707. Mindy has been in the Title and Escrow business since 1998 She is very good at customer service and is always happy and upbeat. She can make things happen, just throw a challenge at her and watch things happen fast. She has a great work ethic and attitude that makes all the difference. Mindy is a lot of fun to work with, her clients love her. If you ever want to watch a good Lacrosse game, she always knows where one is going on.

DeAnn Taylor, Escrow Officer

deann@monumenttitle.net

Direct (385) 474-7553, Cell (801) 205-3122 DeAnn Taylor has been in the title insurance and escrow industry since 1982. She started in Southern California and moved to Utah in 2001 she 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). DeAnn has taught classes to new real estate agents covering PR’s, Closing Disclosures and what to watch out for. She is very organized and has an eye for detail.

Rachel Drebing, Escrow Officer/Assistant

rachel@monumenttitle.net

Direct (385) 347-5669, Cell (801) 815-8857. Rachel has been working with Monument Title since May of 2016. She quickly learned the business and became a licensed escrow officer in October of 2017. Her attention to detail and hard work ethic drives her to learn more every day. She is friendly, professional, and is eager to help clients and the escrow officers that she assists. She enjoys traveling with her husband and family in her spare time.

Zoraya Meneses, Escrow Assistant

zoraya@monumenttitle.net

Zoraya has been working with Monument Title since June of 2019. She is a bi-lingual, English/Spanish speaker, who is very proficient at both. She quickly learned the business and became a very efficient escrow assistant. Her attention to detail and hard work ethic drives her to learn more every day. She is friendly, professional, and is eager to help clients. She enjoys art, plants and her family. 

Veronica Foran, Title Officer (Nevada)

veronica@monumenttitle.net

Direct (385) 474-7550, Cell (702) 410-3975. Veronica is a Title & Escrow Officer in our Las Vegas office.  She has a degree from the University of Nevada Las Vegas in Real Estate and Urban Economics. Veronica has a strong background in leadership, development, and project management.  She prides herself with being knowledgeable, efficient, and customer services focused.  In her free time she enjoys spending time with her family, baking, or reading a good book.

Paulette Ortiz, Escrow Officer (Nevada)

paulette@monumenttitle.net

Direct (385) 474-7545, Cell (702) 541-1179. Paulette is an Escrow Officer in Las Vegas and has a degree in Finance and Business Administration from UNLV. She loves interacting with clients to give them the best possible experience when working with Monument Title. Being bilingual, she loves being able to extened her service to the Hispanic community of Las Vegas. She is a team player ready to take on any job to allow for a smooth closing.

Michael Cesarini Sales Account Manager (Nevada)

michael@monumenttitle.net

(702) 330-4114,  Michael has been a sales account manager for over 15 years with a different title company in California.  He is new to Monument and we are excited to have his professional service join our team. He is very efficient and has great customer service skills.  He helps facilitate the closing process for the team and all parties involved in the transaction.  Michael is a dedicated family man and spends every spare minute with his Wife and two wonderful children.