COMPANY HISTORY
The roots of Landmark Title Assurance Agency date back more than 45 years, beginning in Tucson and expanding and establishing the company’s headquarters in Phoenix.
In 2005, the company focused on the expansion of its commercial title and escrow business in Maricopa County, where it continues to grow under the Landmark Title name. In August 2013, Vicki Etherton, was named president of Landmark Title and she was tasked with growing the firm’s commercial and residential real estate client base. In 2017, Vicki brought Kristi Smith on board as executive vice president to focus on expanding the company’s residential team providing escrow and title services throughout Arizona.
Under a strong leadership team the company now operates offices throughout Greater Phoenix, Prescott, Las Vegas and Reno, with plans to continue its expansion in the Southwest.
Fast forward to spring of 2020, when Shaddock National Holdings announced its acquisition of a major equity interest in Landmark Title Assurance Agency, making the firm its newest affiliate and poised for growth to serve clients nationwide.
Personalized Service & Expertise Spurs Continued Growth
Landmark Title employs a strong team of more than 70 experts in title and escrow services, who deliver personalized service to both residential and commercial real estate clients.
As seasoned professionals, the Landmark Title team is well versed in navigating complex and multifaceted transactions, walking clients through the process efficiently and effectively every step of the way. The team’s dedication to personalized service and its in-depth knowledge of the industry are the foundation Landmark Title is built on.
Meet Our Leadership Team
Vicki Etherton
President Vicki has been handling complex and high profile commercial and residential real estate transactions in Arizona for over 30 years. Starting her career in Tucson with Stewart Title in 1981, today Vicki leads the Landmark Title team providing clients with her hands-on expertise, splitting her time between both Tucson and Phoenix.
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Vicki Etherton
President
Kristi Smith
Executive Vice President Kristi has spent more than a decade working in the real estate industry, beginning her career in Texas as a loan originator with a leading mortgage company, PHH Mortgage. She transferred to Arizona in 2008 and helped the company expand in the Phoenix market. In 2011, she transitioned from lending to business development with a title company where she quickly became the top producing sales representative. Prior to joining Landmark Kristi spent three years at Old Republic Title Agency where she led the sales team. Kristi is a proven leader in business development with commitment to building strong relationships and providing quality service.
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Kristi Smith
Executive Vice President
Derek Parker
Vice President of Operations A Phoenix native, Derek Parker began his career at First American Title in 1990, where he developed his skills and was promoted to positions in customer service management and business development. Prior to joining Landmark Title Parker worked at Old Republic Title Agency in Phoenix as their commercial business development manager. He has extensive experience with industry software and stays on the cutting edge of industry practices. Parker has served on the board of the Phoenix Community Alliance and is currently a board member of the Risk Management Alliance (RMA).
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Derek Parker
Vice President of Operations
Tiffannie Hobgood
Vice President of Escrow Operations Tiffannie began her career as an escrow officer in 1993 and has proven herself a strong industry leader. Prior to joining Landmark Title as vice president of escrow operations, she held positions as a branch manager and an associate vice president for national agencies. Tiffannie strongly believes in continued education, which prompted her to earn professional designations as a Certified Senior Escrow Officer, Certified Escrow Instructor, Senior American Settlement Industry Professional and Arizona Land Title Professional. Tiffannie’s dedication to excellence in the settlement industry shows in her active involvement in state and national associations. At the state level, Tiffannie is a past president but serves as technology chair for the Arizona State Escrow Association and as the state director to the national association, the American Escrow Association (AEA). She has served for multiple years at the national level and is the immediate past president for AEA.
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Tiffannie Hobgood
Vice President of Escrow Operations
Josh Conant
Chief Title Officer Josh got his start as a title officer in 2002 with Fidelity National Title. Since then, he has worked in multiple industry-related roles. His past positions include Title Officer and Team Lead at Nextitle and Executive Vice President and Director of Title Operations at Invest Title, both in Phoenix. In 2021 he was promoted to Assistant Chief Title Officer.
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Josh Conant
Chief Title Officer
Cynthia Lujan
Vice President of Sales, Arizona Tucson native and Arizona State University graduate, Cynthia Lujan began working in the title industry when she was still in high school. During her career spanning more than 30 years, Cynthia’s proven herself as a top producing business development manager for two Fortune 500 companies and leader in the market. Prior to joining Landmark Title as Vice President of Sales for Arizona, Cynthia was a sales executive for a national title company, where she led her team in delivering solutions and serving buyers, sellers, Realtors and lenders. In her leadership position at Landmark Title her focus is on building the company’s client base and its service to real estate agents throughout the state.
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Cynthia Lujan
Vice President of Sales, Arizona
