Anne Merrell began her title and escrow career in Portland in 1989 at Oregon Title. She began in the title department and soon moved to escrow, eventually becoming an escrow officer and branch manager for Lawyers Title of Oregon. In the fall of 2014, Anne accepted the position of Escrow Operations Manager for Lawyers Title, and enjoyed leading the best in the escrow business. On January 1, 2018, Anne was appointed President and County Manager for Lawyers Title of Oregon. She relies on her background in title, escrow, and leadership to help build careers worth loving, lives worth living, and a company employees are proud of.
About Me
President County Manager - Lawyers Title of Oregon
Lawyers Title Portland
Jenny McGuire
AVP, Senior Escrow Officer
Alicia Grooms
Escrow Officer
Eden Toothman
AVP/Senior Escrow Officer
Kathryn Runyon
Senior Escrow Officer
Linda Degnan
AVP | Director of Sales, NE
Kris Aase
Escrow Officer
Terri Anderson
AVP | Asst Branch Manager | Director of Sales, Portland West
Will Cammack
Escrow Officer
Kristine Huynh
Escrow Officer
Vicki Gillespie
Sr. Escrow Officer
Jenny Dunaway
Sr. Escrow Officer
Cindi Gray
Sales Executive
Jessica Chedister
Escrow Officer
Adam Bjaranson
Sales Executive
Jen Nassar
Sales Executive
Christina Conroy
Escrow Officer
Crystal Wynkoop
Escrow Officer
Carlene J. Lodeski
AVP | Sales Executive
Lindsay Graham
Escrow Officer
Morgan Hordichok
Escrow Assistant
TA
Anne is an amazing leader and partner! I have worked with Anne for several years now in her capacity as a branch manager, escrow manager and now president of Lawyers Title. She has grown within the company because of her leadership capabilities, knowledge of the industry, customer service, and genuine caring for others. I know I can always count on Anne to help me and guide me through any situation and she is truly a pleasure for me to work with.
SS
Anne is truly one of the most well-balanced, proactive and responsive leaders within our organization. Anne is extremely responsive to the both our external clients and our internal teams and has a “can do” attitude that she approaches with candor and respect at all times. I have enjoyed getting to know Anne and enjoy her wit, enthusiasm and the levity she brings to every room she enters. We are honored to have her leading one of our fastest growing brands within the FNF family. Lawyers Title will continue to soar under her leadership and the leadership of her incredibly dynamic and strong management team.
A true leader that embodies decentralization - trust in her team. Anne is humble but not passive; quiet but not silent. She's attentive to details but not obsessed with them. I'm torn with what I like working for her best - her calm demeanor, decisiveness or quick wit....it's got to be the wit. I truly enjoy our mission together.
Anne Merrell’s knowledge and willingness to assist on any project is so appreciated. Her quick wit and positive personality always provides a breath of fresh air during the work week. These are great attributes when you are leading a large group of people. I am very fortunate to work with someone that listens and looks at every situation with an open mind.
Anne is one of the most wonderful people I have had the pleasure of working with. She is thoughtful, supportive, encouraging, and always willing to listen. She is also a great and inspiring team leader, and I consider myself lucky to be part of her team A+, #1!
I am exceedingly grateful to have met Anne! She introduced me to the exceptional team at Lawyers Title that I am honored to now be a part of. As a leader Anne has made me incredibly comfortable in my transition to escrow. She exudes a confidence that is backed up by her knowledge and her exceptional skills in dealing with people. While her background is impressive on paper, it is her ability to apply that background to real-life situations in away that puts people at ease that makes her so outstanding. When Anne is around she creates a professional yet relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere to work in. She has an impressive ability to balance business with an appreciation for the joy in every day. Without a doubt, Anne always has a smile on her face. Because of her, I have a lot to be thankful for. Anyone would be lucky to learn from and wise to take notes from this outstanding woman.
It is rare to come across a standout person, who follows thru in what they say. When Anne came to me with an opportunity, she gave me the time needed to make the proper decision for me and my family without being pressuring. She made herself available to ask any and all questions that I may have, even going as far as to make sure I was ok after giving my notice. I am happy to have joined Anne and becoming a part of her team. She was honest and fair in her negotiations, any employee would be lucky to have Anne as a manager.
NR
If you want to be the best, you've got to surround yourself with the best. That's exactly why Anne Merrell will always have my business. When it comes to all things escrow, she's perfection. In real estate, sometimes transactions go south, things fall apart and I'm left scrambling to pick up the pieces. Knowing I have someone like Anne on my side to put those pieces back together helps me sleep a little easier at night. She's efficient, reliable and overall pretty freakin exceptional. Anne's simply good people and I'll keep using her as long as she puts up with me!
Working with Anne means that the entire closing process is 100% stress free from the title & escrow perspective. She is one of very few that really takes the time to get to know her clients and goes above and beyond to cater to their specific needs. She is an OUTSTANDING escrow officer and I would highly recommend her!
