CINDY KOEBELE (formerly Bircher)   - Executive Closer / President

Cindy Bircher is the President and Owner of TitleSmart, Inc.  Prior to opening TitleSmart, Inc. Cindy worked for over 5 years as the Vice President and Director of Title Operations for another local title company where her duties were to oversee and manage the day to day operations of the company which included 8 branch offices.   Cindy also worked for another large metro area title company for 7 years prior to that and a few other title companies dating back to 1985.   Cindy has also spent some time in the commercial loan department of a local bank, was employed as a paralegal, and also even originated residential home loans as a loan officer with a prominent local mortgage firm.

Cindy is a highly motivated professional, successfully closing 100’s of transactions per year along with managing a staff of 9 closers and support staff members of TitleSmart, Inc. and performing the administrative functions of the company.

Cindy has closed well over 100 short sale transactions in the past year and has been giving classes on the subject in various real estate offices and for attorney CLE sessions.

Cindy puts it best -
“With my high motivation for getting work done, I like to stay on top of things and do my work in advance.  The end result is an “uneventful event’ – which is exactly what clients want.”

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

"Cindy, I appreciate how smoothly everything went at the closing of my aunt’s house last week and I know it was due to your hard work.  This is the time of year to give thanks and we thank you!”

-Marlene Zoya, Home Seller

“Cindy, we want to thank you on behalf of the clients for the recent successful closing of their property.  We appreciate all the hard work you have done to bring this transaction to closing.  Thanks again!”

-David Sewell, Realtor – Keller Williams Premier Realty Minnetonka Lakes

ANGELA SHACKLE - Executive Closer / Vice President

Angela Shackle has had a long and highly respected career as a real estate and mortgage closer.  Her interest in the field began back in 1985 when she was a loan officer and also served the company in a closing capacity.  Angela moved from there on to the title insurance industry.  She has worked doing closings and managing staff members for the past 20 plus years.

This business dynamo handles a wealth of real estate, mortgage and new construction closings and she has been recognized by the Mortgage Banker’s Association as one of the top mortgage closers in the title business.

Angela puts it best -
“Because of my mortgage lending background, I feel that I work well with lenders as well as realtors and builders“. “I guess I feel that you should never say no.  There’s always a way to make things happen.”

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

“It has been such a pleasure to work with Angela Shackle over the past eight years. Angela’s astute knowledge and wisdom of the title/closing process goes beyond that of others I have witnessed in the business.  I always greatly appreciate the time and patience she conveys to each and every one of my clients. Her genuine, positive attitude always shines through, removing any stress from the closing table that buyers and sellers sometimes feel.  I am always comfortable in knowing that the closing will be successful and done with complete accuracy. Angela is an admirable business woman and I am honored to work with her.”

- Jane Bacchus Ray, Real Estate Agent, About Town Home Team -  Edina Realty of White Bear Lake

“Thank you for consistently providing my clients with smooth and pleasant closing transactions.  You are one of the most professional and highly respected real estate and mortgage closers in the Twin Cities.”

– Mary Ann Stewart, Senior Loan Banker, U.S. Bank Home Mortgage

LORI WEAVER - Executive Closer

Lori is a highly motivated professional title closer with over 10 years experience in both the title and mortgage industry. Her years of experience and true love of the business provide the basis for smooth and uneventful closings. She strives to make each client feel special and their closing an easy and pleasant experience.

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

"Hey Lori - I just wanted to say thank you once again for the fabulous job you guys did on the Dreher purchase and on the Newman purchase! You always get it done and get it done right! I really appreciate the way you are available to answer all my questions and how you and your staff are so helpful even at the busiest times of the month. Once again thank your staff for their great job! Not only is it nice to know that my files will be done right but that I get to work with you on them!"

-Sean Wait , Loan Officer - CommonSense Mortgage, Inc., Woodbury

"Dear Lori , we cannot thank you enough for all you did to make our loan closing go so smoothly! You have the utmost in professionalism. Everything was so well prepared way in advance, all the documents explained thoroughly, and you were just plain great to work with!! Hope you have wonderful holiday and we'll see you in the new year!"

- Mary Jo & Dennis, Homebuyers

TAMMY JOHNSON - Executive Closer

MONIQUE WIERZBINSKI - Executive Closer

Back in her previous profession, Monique financed a vehicle for a realtor which in turn lead to an opportunity in the title industry.  Since then, Monique has been in the industry for 16 years now.  Monique has primarily worked as a closer, but has also held a real estate license and has worked as a loan officer.  Having worked on different sides of the table provides Monique with a unique ability to anticipate potential problems before they become issues.  She has worked exclusively with several builders and has an extensive background in New Construction.  Monique’s drive and dedication to each and every client ensures that the customer will have a seamless transaction.  Monique has a “can do” attitude and will do whatever it takes to make sure that the transaction closes on time.

Monique puts it best –
“I love my job!  Honestly, I can’t imagine doing anything else.  Every client is unique and has different concerns.  My job is to listen to the client and to accommodate their needs.  I understand that buying or selling a home is a major event to the customer and they should be treated as such.  The customer is not a number to me.  I care and want everything to go smoothly and I will do everything I can to make that happen”. 

LYNN GLEASON OBERPRILLER – Executive Closer

Lynn started her career in the title business in 1997.  Lynn has extensive knowledge in all aspects of the title insurance industry. Her closing experience includes residential, new construction, commercial, REO’s, relocations and 1031 exchange transactions.  With years of experience, Lynn will ensure that your transaction runs smoothly and efficiently.

CINDY MONTGOMERY - Closer

Cindy came to TitleSmart with an extensive legal background, specializing in real estate and stretching back over 25 years.  With nearly a decade of closing experience, customers can expect her to have a comprehensive understanding of all types of closing transactions; including foreclosures and short sales.  Cindy is a results-orientated, detailed professional who offers timely, friendly and proactive service.  Her years of experience enable her to meet and exceed her customers’ expectations every time.

Cindy puts it best –
“I am delighted to be on the Title Smart Team.  I take great pride in my work as does everyone here.  We can and will put the pieces together for you.”

ANN ANDERSON - Production Assistant

JENNA GIULIANI - Assistant Closer

Jenna brings over 4 years of experience in the title industry and she has worked in various positions of the closing department . Jenna enjoys resolving title issues and finding solutions and she loves that no two files are ever the same. Jenna loves to be challenged and always does her best to ensure a smooth and timely closing. She truly loves being an Assistant Closer.

DARLA MAREK - Production Manager

NICOLE PAULSON - Executive Closer

Nicole Paulson has been in the title industry for over 17 years.

Nicole’s experience combined with her dedication to customer service = “Nicole providing buyers, sellers and real estate professionals with an absolutely seamless closing ” . 

Nicole understands that the real estate business is constantly changing which means so are the needs of her customers .  This motivates Nicole to raise the bar on her level of service and she is always looking for new ways to make the overall experience the best it can be.   It is her goal to have our customers walk away from the closing table feeling that she has provided them with  “over-the-top service”.

JULIE HAASE - Assistant Closer

Julie started her career in the real estate and title industries in 2007.   Since Julie has experience from having worked in a real estate office and now in a title company she brings to the table a versatile array of knowledge from the purchase agreement to the closing.  Julie’s attraction to real estate and title has led her to fulfill her goal of working as a Closing Assistant.  Her professionalism, teamwork and efficiency help contribute to the success of TitleSmart, Inc.