Bob Newlon, Chairman of the Board

Sierra Vista (Headquarters)   |   Administration
bob.newlon@ptaaz.com   |   (520) 458-3500

• In the Arizona title industry since 1958
• Life member of Land Title Association of Arizona
• Co-founder of Pioneer Title Agency
• Life member of Tucson Conquistadors
• Arizona resident since 1935

Keith Newlon, President

Sierra Vista (Headquarters)   |   Administration
keith.newlon@ptaaz.com   |   (520) 458-3500

Cindy Newlon, Treasurer

Sierra Vista (Headquarters)   |   Administration
cindy.newlon@ptaaz.com   |   (520) 458-3500

Phyllis Copp, Executive Assistant

Sierra Vista (Headquarters)   |   Administration
phyllis.copp@ptaaz.com   |   (520) 458-3500

• Over 12 years with Pioneer Title
• Enjoys reading, hiking, home projects, woodworking and spending time with her family
• Born in Iowa relocated to Sierra Vista in 1997 to enjoy the great Arizona weather

Roni Pederson, Asst. to Escrow Administration

Sierra Vista (Headquarters)   |   Administration
roni.pederson@ptaaz.com   |   (520) 458-3500

• Over 20 years of industry experience, Roni has been with Pioneer since 1996
• Having lived in Cochise county for 28 years, Roni now has the unique pleasure of working for Pioneer from her home in east Texas
• Loves anything outdoors from dirt biking to hiking to relaxing in a hammock
• What I enjoy the most about my job is working with and supporting our people in such a way that helps them to support and service their customers with excellence

Deo Linda Calchera, Title Clerk

Sierra Vista (Headquarters)   |   Administration
deo.calchera@ptaaz.com   |   (520) 458-3500

• An employee of Pioneer since 1992
• Special Olympic Medalist in various sports
• Enjoys Karaoke and dancing

LaVonne Steward, File Maintainance Manager

Sierra Vista (Headquarters)   |   Administration
lavonne.steward@ptaaz.com   |   (520) 458-3500

• Over 35 years in the title department
• Retired Title Officer
• Active in her church
• Loves dogs, reading mysteries, needlework and spending time with her grandchildren

Lowell Helm, Courier

Sierra Vista (Headquarters)   |   Administration
lowell.helm@ptaaz.com   |   (520) 458-3500

• 5 Years of experience with Pioneer
• A native of Arizona
• Lowell enjoys woodworking
• Arizona Cardinals Fan

Dennis Moore, Business Development

Sierra Vista (Headquarters)   |   Administration
dennis.moore@ptaaz.com   |   (520) 458-3500

• Dennis has been with Pioneer for over 15 years
• Dennis lists his specialization as Music Man, Office Courier and Neck Tie Model
• Dennis has been playing music since the age of 13 and is most comfortable and happy when sitting behind 88 keys!

Cathy Laganosky, Controller

Sierra Vista (Headquarters)   |   Accounting
cathy.laganosky@ptaaz.com   |   (520) 458-3500

• 22 Years of accounting
• Former owner of her own firm
• MBA, CPA
• Buena HS Career and Technical Education Committee
• Arizona Society of CPA's Board of Directors 2006 to 2008 & CPA's Ambassador Program
• Cathy is a runner and believes that exercise keeps her healthy and less stressed
• A military wife and mother to 3 daughters

Maria Escarcega, Administrative Assistant

Sierra Vista (Headquarters)   |   Accounting
maria.escarcega@ptaaz.com   |   (520) 458-3500

• 26 years of experience
• An Arizona Suns fan who enjoys time with her family and vacationing in Rocky Point

Melissa Wiertsema, Accounting Assistant

Sierra Vista (Headquarters)   |   Accounting
melissa.wiertsema@ptaaz.com   |   (520) 458-3500

• 19 plus years in the industry
• Enjoys Country Two Step Dancing, decorating and remodeling
• Lover of animals

Samantha Crum, Accounting Assistant

Sierra Vista (Headquarters)   |   Accounting
samantha.crum@ptaaz.com   |   (520) 458-3500

• New to Pioneer in 2010
• The native of Sierra Vista loves her animals and reading historical fiction

Raisa Glasgow, Accounting Assistant

Sierra Vista (Headquarters)   |   Accounting
raisa.glasgow@ptaaz.com   |   (520) 458-3500

• Over 13 years in banking and 19 years in accounting
• Bachelor of Science in Accounting, CPA (Philippines)
• Raisa loves to travel, shop, read, watch Filipino soap operas and spending time with her family

Eileen Ramirez, Accounting Assistant

Sierra Vista (Headquarters)   |   Accounting
eileen.ramirez@ptaaz.com   |   (520) 458-3500

• Has 4 years of experience in accounting.
• Loves to watch movies and read books
• has an MBA

Elizabeth Sparks, Office Assistant

Sierra Vista (Headquarters)   |   Accounting
elizabeth.sparks@ptaaz.com   |   (520) 458-3500

• New to the industry - has worked for Pioneer Title Agency since 2009
• Texas native who moved to Arizona in 2001
• Enjoys ballet and performs locally and in Tucson

Linda Miller, Account Servicing Manager

Sierra Vista (Headquarters)   |   Account Servicing
linda.miller@ptaaz.com   |   (520) 458-3500

• A Certified Escrow Officer with 27 years in the business and has been with Pioneer since 1985
• Enjoys sewing, gardening and spending time with her family and 4 grandchildren

Teresa Heiser, Assistant Manager

Sierra Vista (Headquarters)   |   Account Servicing
theresa.heiser@ptaaz.com   |   (520) 458-3500

• 16 years in the account servicing department of Pioneer

Pamela Fairfield, Account Servicing Rep

Sierra Vista (Headquarters)   |   Account Servicing
pam.fairfield@ptaaz.com   |   (520) 458-3500

• A 3 year employee specializing in accounting
• Member and Treasurer of HOG (Harley Owners Group)

Dillon Jeffers, Account Servicing Clerk

Sierra Vista (Headquarters)   |   Account Servicing
dillon.jeffers@ptaaz.com   |   (520) 458-3500

• New member of the staff
• Junior ROTC

Shanna Borker, Account Servicing Representative

Sierra Vista (Headquarters)   |   Account Servicing
shanna.borker@ptaaz.com   |   (520) 458-3500

• Has worked for Pioneer since May 2010
• Interested in studying criminal justice and professional photography in the fashion industry.
• Loves to spend time with family and friends. Enjoys going to the movies, shopping, reading mystery novels, traveling and meeting new people.

Debbie Verdonk, Account Servicing Representative

Sierra Vista (Headquarters)   |   Account Servicing
debbie.verdonk@ptaaz.com   |   (520) 458-3500

• 8 years with Pioneer Title Agency

Anita Ruiz, Account Servicing Representative

Sierra Vista (Headquarters)   |   Account Servicing
anita.ruiz@ptaaz.com   |   (520) 458-3500

Tara Leever, Account Servicing Representative

Sierra Vista (Headquarters)   |   Account Servicing
tara.leever@ptaaz.com   |   (520) 458-3500

Cindy Newman, Account Servicing Rep

Sierra Vista (Headquarters)   |   Account Servicing
cindy.newman@ptaaz.com   |   (520) 458-3500

Fran Milianta, Escrow Branch Manager/ Sr Escrow Officer / Assistant Vice President

Sierra Vista (Headquarters)   |   Escrow Department
fran.milianta@ptaaz.com   |   (520) 458-3500

• With 30 years of escrow experience Fran has been with Pioneer since 1992
• Specialization in commercial, residential, new construction, refinances, short sales, complex creative finance escrows, manufactured homes, trained in handling Fannie Mae REO sales transactions, and for sale by owner transactions
• Bilingual-Spanish
• Active member of local parish and supports various charity organizations
• 37 years in Sierra Vista
• Enjoys spending time with friends and family. The great Southwest allows me to enjoy day trips and sightseeing.
• Enjoys cooking and the thrill of solving a good brain teaser or puzzle.

Chris Brown, Senior Escrow Officer

Sierra Vista (Headquarters)   |   Escrow Department
chris.brown@ptaaz.com   |   (520) 458-3500

• With 20 years in the industry she can do it all, Chris has been with Pioneer since 1992
• SCA Member
• Proud grandmother
• Notary
• A resident of Sierra Vista since 1976

Amy Bullington, Escrow Officer

Sierra Vista (Headquarters)   |   Escrow Department
amy.bullington@ptaaz.com   |   (520) 458-3500

• With Pioneer since 2003 she has 18 years of escrow experience
• Volunteers at church and her son's school
• A resident of Arizona since 1982 she enjoys quad riding, hiking, playing baseball with her son and the outdoors in general

April Lestikow, Escrow Officer

Sierra Vista (Headquarters)   |   Escrow Department
april.leistikow@ptaaz.com   |   (520) 458-3500

• With 17 years of industry experience, April has been with Pioneer since 1999
• A resident of Sierra Vista for 28 years
• Buena graduate 1993
• Being employed at Pioneer allows her to focus on her family while still pursuing a fulfilling career
• "Cherish time with the ones you love, because you never know how much time you'll have with them"

Judy Renn, Assistant Escrow Officer

Sierra Vista (Headquarters)   |   Escrow Department
judy.renn@ptaaz.com   |   (520) 458-3500

• In the industry for 25 years and employed by Pioneer since 2003
• Loves animals, gardening and photography

Jo Stewart, Escrow Assistant

Sierra Vista (Headquarters)   |   Escrow Department
jo.stewart@ptaaz.com   |   (520) 458-3500

• A 4th generation Arizonan has worked in the industry at Pioneer for over 7 years
• Married for 34 years loves spending time with her husband and 4 dogs
• Looking forward to being a grandmother this year

Melissa Miller, Customer Service

Sierra Vista (Headquarters)   |   Marketing Department
melissa.edwards@ptaaz.com   |   (520) 458-3500

• Beginning an exciting new career
• Originally from Louisiana a new Arizona resident
• Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from McNeese State University, Louisiana
• Loves her beautiful new state, a great place for motorcycle riding
• Melissa says it's nice to be working for a company with such a warm family, yet professional, atmosphere.

Susan Tawney, Chief Title Officer

Cochise Title Department   |   Title Department
susan.tawney@ptaaz.com   |   (520) 458-3500

• Susan has been with Pioneer since 1985 and has 34 Years of title insurance industry experience
• Associates Degree in Accounting
• A resident of Sierra Vista for almost 28 years
• She has served as a board member of The Industrial Development Association and The Chamber of Commerce Legislative Affairs Committee
• Currently on the Chamber of Commerce Membership Service Committee and Leadership Committee, Sierra Vista Executives Association, San Pedro Kiwanis, and Good Neighbor Alliance
• An active member in her church congregation

Amber McQuerrey, Title Manager

Cochise Title Department   |   Title Department
amber.mcquerrey@ptaaz.com   |   (520) 458-3500

• Over 6 years in the industry with Pioneer Title
• BS in Business Administration from Bethel University
• Graduate of the Sierra Vista Chamber of Commerce Leadership Program
• Co-founder of MAS Readers (My little Book Club)
• Volunteer for the Miss Sierra Vista Scholarship Pageant
• The Sierra Vista native plays Arizona Region USA Volleyball
• Loves music, playing the guitar, fastpitch softball, cooking and baking

Joanne Bowen, Title Officer

Cochise Title Department   |   Title Department
joanne.bowen@ptaaz.com   |   (520) 458-3500

• 30 Plus years in the business with 10 years at Pioneer
• JoAnne is a BIG Diamondbacks Fan
• An Arizona Native since 1971

Jodi Carlton, Title Officer

Cochise Title Department   |   Title Department
jodi.carlton@ptaaz.com   |   (520) 458-3500

• 16 Years of title experience and has been with Pioneer for over 5 years
• Jodi enjoys transforming her home by remodeling and decorating
• She is a proud parent and enjoys watching her son play baseball
• Born in Washington relocated to Arizona in 2006

Leslie M. Moore, Recording Officer

Cochise Title Department   |   Title Department
leslie.moore@ptaaz.com   |   (520) 458-3500

• Leslie has been with Pioneer Title since 1990 with 21 years of title experience
• Completed Fraud Detection Program Completed Land Institute Course 1
• Active in her church
• Leslie has resided in Arizona since 1985
• A collector of cookbooks, loves cooking, baking and enjoys walks with her four legged kids

Deborah Martan, Policy Typist

Cochise Title Department   |   Title Department
deborah.martan@ptaaz.com   |   (520) 458-3500

• Over 5 years of industry experience at Pioneer Title
• An Arizona native

Christina Alexander, Policy Typist

Cochise Title Department   |   Title Department
christina.alexander@ptaaz.com   |   (520) 458-3500

Lee Brewer, Branch Manager

Sierra Vista (Hwy. 92)   |   Office Staff
lee.brewer@ptaaz.com   |   (520) 459-4592

• With over 22 years at Pioneer, Lee has 41 years of escrow experience
• Proficient in all types of transactions
• Member of Sierra Vista Women's Council of Realtors
• Arizona native - 5th Generation Ranching Family
• Rapport Leadership International Master Graduate
• Member of SV Quilt Guild
• Member of NRA
• Loves being a grandmother
• World Traveler

Debbie Hammett, Branch Manager

Sierra Vista (Hwy. 92)   |   Office Staff
debbie.hammett@ptaaz.com   |   (520) 459-4592

• 31 Years of escrow experience specializing in new construction and commercial transactions, Debbie has spent over 10 years at Pioneer
• Founding member and Past President of the Board of Directors of Just Kids,Inc.
• Spends weekend time at garage sales and gardening

Wendy Sindelar, Escrow Officer

Sierra Vista (Hwy. 92)   |   Office Staff
wendy.sindelar@ptaaz.com   |   (520) 459-4592

• A veteran of 12 years all spent at Pioneer
• Manufactured homes and VA loan specialist
• Rapport I Graduate
• Member Delta Delta Delta Sorority

Malia Thomas, Escrow Officer

Sierra Vista (Hwy. 92)   |   Office Staff
malia.thomas@ptaaz.com   |   (520) 459-4592

• 22 years experience all with Pioneer Title
• Specializing in For Sale By Owners, new subdivision public reports/trusts, land/mobile home packages and Note purchases
• Arizona native & Sierra Vista local since 1977
• A new mom to Victoria Ka'iulani
• Enjoys riding horses, off-roading, traveling and spending time with family

Maile Johnson, Escrow Officer

Sierra Vista (Hwy. 92)   |   Office Staff
maile.johnson@ptaaz.com   |   (520) 459-4592

• An employee with Pioneer since 1999
• Specializes in relocation transactions
• Sierra Vista resident since 1987
• Graduate 2006 Rapport Leadership
• Graduate of Leadership Sierra Vista 2007
• 2008/2009 Event coordinator for Festival of Color
• Ponytail Little League Softball Secretary & Coach

Shauna Valdez, Assistant Escrow Officer

Sierra Vista (Hwy. 92)   |   Office Staff
shauna.valdez@ptaaz.com   |   (520) 459-4592

• Shauna has been with Pioneer since 2002

Dianne Robertson, Escrow Assistant

Sierra Vista (Hwy. 92)   |   Office Staff
dianne.robertson@ptaaz.com   |   (520) 459-4592

• 9 Years with Pioneer in the escrow department
• Supports Escrow Officers and assists customers
• Relocated to Sierra Vista in 2001
• Attended Fitchburg State College, MA and Rivier College, NH
• Enjoys time with family, friends, golfing, travel and gardening

Phyllis Vetzel, Branch Manager

Sierra Vista (Canyon de Flores)   |   Office Staff
phyllis.vetzel@ptaaz.com   |   (520) 378-0884

• 15 Years of exceptional service with Pioneer Title Agency

Jaimee Sparks, Escrow Officer

Sierra Vista (Canyon de Flores)   |   Office Staff
jaimee.sparks@ptaaz.com   |   (520) 378-0884

• Employed by Pioneer Title Agency since 2003 with previous work experience in the accounting field
• Graduate of the Sierra Vista Chamber of Commerce Leadership Program 2007-2008
• Arizona native who enjoys spending time with family

Robin Redmond, Escrow Assistant

Sierra Vista (Canyon de Flores)   |   Office Staff
robin.redmond@ptaaz.com   |   (520) 378-0884

• Over 4 Years of experience
• A native of Sierra Vista who enjoys spending time with her family

Cara Baker, Office Clerk

Sierra Vista (Canyon de Flores)   |   Office Staff
cara.baker@ptaaz.com   |   (520) 378-0884

Gudrun Hightower, Branch Manager

Sierra Vista (Vista Center)   |   Office Staff
gudrun.hightower@ptaaz.com   |   (520) 417-9779

• Started her career in escrow in 1985 and has been with Pioneer Title since June 2011
• Has worked in every part of Cochise County which has given her much experience in the different facets of the escrow and title industry.
• Completed various leadership programs
• Received Strategic Markets Certification
• Enjoys spending time with her children, traveling, eating good food and taking care of her home.

Colleen Lawrence, Escrow Officer

Sierra Vista (Vista Center)   |   Office Staff
colleen.lawrence@ptaaz.com   |   (520) 417-9779

• Has worked in the title industry for over 10 years and worked for Pioneer Title since June 1, 2011
• Lived in Sierra Vista for 30+ years
• Is a newlywed and a mother to 3 amazing children
• Enjoys spending time with family and friends, playing pool, swimming, watching sports and live music

Kimberly Lockhart, Escrow Officer, Branch Manager

Benson   |   Escrow
kimberly.lockhart@ptaaz.com   |   (520) 586-3733

• Employee since 1998
• Specializing in Farm and Ranch Properties
• A 9 year member of the Chamber of Commerce B of D
• Member of the Loan Review committee for AEPCO
• Proud to be Cochise County born and raised

Hester McClelland, Escrow Officer

Benson   |   Escrow
hester.mcclelland@ptaaz.com   |   (520) 586-3733

• Joined Pioneer in 2005 with 34 years of industry experience
• Member of the Elks and Citizens Police Academy
• Born in New London Ct, moved to AZ in 1963

Jennifer Swindle, Escrow Assistant

Benson   |   Escrow
jennifer.swindle@ptaaz.com   |   (520) 586-3733

• Member of the Pioneer Title family since 2004.
• Married in 2006 with 4 children all together: Jamie-19, Kevin - 17, Hailee-4 and Tyler - 3
• Enjoy watching movies, playing sports, swimming & reading
• Enjoys laughing and having fun with her two little comedians running around the house. There is never a dull moment!

Morgan Meeks, Escrow Secretary

Benson   |   Escrow
morgan.meeks@ptaaz.com   |   (520) 586-3733

Diane Benavidez, Branch Manager

Bisbee   |   Escrow
diane.benavidez@ptaaz.com   |   (520) 432-5331

• A member of the Pioneer staff since 1994 with over 39 years of experience
• Diane is a member of the B of D of the Copper Queen Hospital
• An Arizona native

Candy Romo, Escrow Officer

Bisbee   |   Escrow
candy.romo@ptaaz.com   |   (520) 432-5331

• With Pioneer since 1998
• A local native

Julie Benavidez, Receptionist

Bisbee   |   Escrow
julie.benavidez@ptaaz.com   |   (520) 432-5331

• Julie has spent her 6 year career at Pioneer Title

Sylvia Gruhn, Recording Clerk

Bisbee   |   Title
sylvia.gruhn@ptaaz.com   |   (520) 432-5331

• Biographical Point here

Marcia Lee, Certified Processor/ Escrow Officer

Bisbee (MVS)   |   Office Staff - Motor Vehicle Services
marcia.lee@ptaaz.com   |   (520) 432-1537

• With Pionner since 2001 over 31 years experience
• 2nd generation, born and raised in Yuma, AZ

Diane Benavidez, Branch Manager

Douglas   |   Office Staff
diane.benavidez@ptaaz.com   |   (520) 364-4123

• 38 plus years of experience a member of Pioneer staff since 1994
• Member of the B of D of Copper Queen Hospital
• A local native

Virginia Yanez, Assistant Escrow Officer

Douglas   |   Office Staff
virginia.yanez@ptaaz.com   |   (520) 586-3733

• A member of the Pioneer staff since 2006
• A local native

Kimberly Lockhart, Escrow Officer, Branch Manager

Willcox   |   Office Staff
kimberly.lockhart@ptaaz.com   |   (520) 384-4205

• Kimberly has been with Pioneer since 1998
• Specializing in Farm and Ranch Properties
• Pround to be Cochise County born and raised

Mindi Flores, Escrow Secretary

Willcox   |   Office Staff
mindi.flores@ptaaz.com   |   (520) 384-4205

• A new addition to the Pioneer staff
• Mindi is a youth sports volunteer
• A native of Cochise county