Western Division

As President/CEO of Western Title Company, Inc., Sylvia Smith joins a small, but elite group of women who have attained this position nationwide. She has been involved in the real estate industry since 1978. In addition to the demands of her Executive position with Western Title, Sylvia Co-Chairs the SLRAC Committee for the American Land Title Association and is actively engaged in the Nevada Land Title Association, along with the Nevada Escrow Association and American Escrow Association.

Don Allen began his title and escrow career in 1959.  He moved to Northern Nevada in 1976 and managed one of the companies that would one day form Western Title.  Don took the helm of Western Title in 1990 and was instrumental in the roots of building our company to what it is today.  Currently, Don Allen serves the organization as Chairman of the Board focusing on commercial marketing.  Don lives to golf and has enjoyed playing in many pro-am events.

Debbie Cimijotti began her career in title when she moved to Reno in 1977. She joined the Western Title family in 1987. Debbie is well versed in the title insurance industry, having spent time working on all aspects of title, and now keeps her staff up to date on all new underwriting information, laws, and practices. In her time away from the office, Debbie enjoys reading and spending time at the gym.

Chad Felix developed his thorough understanding of the title and escrow process by spending three years in Customer Service after joining Western Title in 1995. Since then he has served as a Marketing Representative and now manages our sales team, utilizing his considerable talents to see a transaction through from the first stage of the property profile to closing and delivery of final documents.

As a native Nevadan, Chad enjoys the recreational opportunities that abound in this area. Among his favorites are wakeboarding, golfing and waterskiing.

Fran Culverhouse joined Western Title Company in 1992, transferring in from the newly acquired First Nevada Title Company. In her current capacity as Senior Vice President, she enjoys the diversity and challenge of her position. As a graduate of the University of Nevada, Reno, Fran brings a rich and expert background in finance, accounting, and human resources.

Nevada has been home to Fran for over 36 years. However, she loves to travel, spending much of her leisure time trekking about the United States, Canada, Mexico and even Europe!

Originally from New York, Eric Maiss has been a Nevadan since 1978 and has

held numerous sales and operational management positions for small, entrepreneurial start-ups and NYSE publicly-traded firms, the most previous of which includes Title Service & Escrow in Fernley and Yerington. When not busy at work, Eric enjoys sports, outdoors, fitness, traveling, and spending time with his wife, Jeanette, and kids, Jordan and Jared.

Born and raised in Reno, Amy started working at Western Title in 2002. She continues to offer exemplary service in escrow and loves the challenges presented in the ever-changing industry. When not working, she enjoys the outdoors and spending time with her family.

Colleen is a Reno native, and has been in escrow for over 15 years. She has handled all types of transactions, including complex commercial, residential resales, and refinances. She enjoys spending time with her family and taking advantage of our beautiful surroundings in Northern Nevada. Give Colleen a call today to handle your next transaction.

Michele Forte joins Western Title with more than 25 years of experience in the escrow and title industry. As an escrow officer, she is detail-oriented and attentive to clients’ needs. Michele is also an active member of the Northern Nevada Escrow Association, where she continues her education to provide her clients with the most up-to-date information available. A Nevada resident for more than 30 years, Michele enjoys spending time with her family, her son, and dogs.

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Chrissy is a native Nevadan and has been in the title and escrow industry for nearly 30 years. She enjoys helping real estate agents and lenders with building their business and maneuvering through the closing process. She strives to build meaningful partnerships with customers for long term business relationships. She is active in several local charities and industry-related events committees. In her free time, she enjoys the outdoors, cooking and spending time with her family.

 Michael, a native Nevadan began his career in 1977 as a realtor, transitioned into mortgage, and in 1990, began his career with Western Title Company. Michael's philosophy is that "Excellence and Service" is what distinguishes Western Title from all the others. Michael's hobbies include running, hunting, skiing and golfing while enjoying all that Northern Nevada has to offer.

A native Nevadan from Spring Creek, Patrick Harris joined Western Title shortly after graduating from the University of Nevada with a marketing degree. Today, he works in the Business Development Sector and helps with the company’s social media, website, and marketing efforts. In 2016, Patrick became Nevada’s first Homeowner Outreach Leader, a certification from Washington D.C. to teach homebuyer classes. When not busy at work, Patrick enjoys adventuring with his wife, Melissa, and writing books.

Christine describes herself as a friendly, outgoing person that genuinely loves helping people! She grew up in Colorado Springs, Colorado until 2003 when she came to attend college in Reno. Christine has been a Marketing Representative for Western Title Company for 5 years. In her spare time, she enjoys off-roading, camping, fishing, shopping and most of all spending time with her family.

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