Meet the Escrow Officers

our people...YOUR ESCROW OFFICERSChicago Title recognizes that each person is unique, and that their attributes and distinctions shape the contribution that they make to our organization, and consequently to our clients. 
 
 
 

   
Melinda Parra, Branch Manager/Senior Escrow Officer
 
Melinda Parra is known as the escrow officer who works magic! As a Senior Escrow Officer and the Danville Escrow Branch Manager, Melinda has built her reputation for the last 18 years as the “go to” escrow officer,  by always putting her client’s success first.   Melinda moves through the mountainous escrow process with a determination and expertise that is propelled by shear desire in bringing each transaction to a successful and timely close.

 

Melinda brings a rich past of industry experience that has afforded her the ability to understand each aspect of a real estate transaction; Real Estate, Lending, Title, and Escrow.  Creating happy buyers and sellers is the reason Melinda’s clients call Chicago Title home for all of their escrows. Melinda’s motto on difficult transactions is, “if it can be done, I’ll find a way”!

 

Melinda is truly passionate about escrow, but at the end of the day her passion is focused on being a mother to her three beautiful children. 

 
 
Melinda Parra
925.820.5700

  
Jackie FreseSenior Escrow Officer
 
 Jackie Frese truly understands THE ART OF UNDERSTANDING HOW TO GET YOUR ESCROWS CLOSED! As a Senior Escrow Officer and having been in the Title Insurance industry within Contra Costa County for 22 years doing escrow, she knows how to deliver excellence to her clients. Her consistency and follow-through are the reasons she is able to develop trust and strong partnerships with her clients. Jackie prides herself on creating that partnership through dedication, education, consistency, and follow-through. You will certainly notice her powerful impression with your closing experience as she works hard to allow you the opportunity to get referrals in return – the best “thank you” one could receive in business.

 

A long time resident of Pleasant Hill and with her family also being very close-by, Jackie enjoys traveling the world with her nephew Myles, spending time with her extended family, reading, and relaxing with a massage. 

 
 
Jackie Frese
925.820.5700
email:
Jackie.Frese@ctt.com

  Ruth Pike-Walker, Senior Escrow Officer
 
Ruth Pike-Walker is a name well recognized in the Real Estate Community!  For the past 34 years, Ruth has been specializing in Residential as well as Commercial Escrow.
 
Ruth's energy, enthusiasm, rich industry experience, and high level of customer service has afforded Ruth an astonishing reputation within the San Ramon Valley and Tri-Valley Real Estate Communities.  While professionalism and knowledge are a constant, Ruth also enjoys the personal connection she builds with her customers.
 
Although Escrow is Ruth's passion, her other passions are her family, pets, boating and hot summer days!
 
 
Ruth Pike-Walker
925.820.5700

   
Dione Majerus, Senior Escrow Officer
 
Dione Majerus understands what it takes to create a “Raving Fan” experience through escrow by realizing that what really counts is how clients perceive you at the closing table. Dione continues to work at an amazing level to ensure your escrow transactions get closed efficiently and effectively – overcoming the everyday obstacles, so you can continue to have confidence in coming back to Dione time-and-time again as real estate portfolios continue to be built.

 

As a resident of Danville, Dione and her husband, Rob, share their home with their daughter, Brooke, and their dog, a Yorkie, named Buster. Having been an Escrow Officer for 12 out of the last 20 years in the Title Insurance industry, Dione feels honored to have helped hundreds of customers in the San Ramon Valley get into their dream home.

 

When Dione is not doing Escrow, you can find her gardening, walking her dog, Buster, or documenting the every-changing memories through photographs and scrapbooking
 
 
Dione Majerus
925.820.5700
email:
Dione.Majerus@ctt.com

   
Karin Wallace, Senior Escrow Officer
 
Karin Wallace starts her day with a smile, and yes, ends her day still smiling! While passionate about her job, Karin knows how to create a high level of customer loyalty. Being extremely dedicated to delivering excellence, Karin believes that communication, responsiveness, and patience, during the sometimes difficult escrow process, are the reason her customers keep coming back! After 27 years in the Title Industry, Karin’s well honed escrow knowledge allows her the ability to quickly indentify the needs of her customers in order to orchestrate a smooth close. Karin continues to appreciate and acknowledge her clients continued referrals, because Karin believes that referrals are the best “thank you” and confirms to her how much her clients appreciate her!

 

Karin resides in San Ramon and shares her life with her two beautiful children, Zac and Mia, her husband Gil, and Seymore the Cat
 
 
Karin Wallace
925.820.5700

Megg Hightower
Escrow Officer
925.820.5700
email: Megg.Hightower@ctt.com
 

Coralyn Dixon
Escrow Assistant
925.820.5700

Danielle Gray
Escrow Assistant
925.820.5700

Julie Gurzell
Escrow Assistant
925.820.5700

Catrina Johnson
Escrow Assistant
925.820.5700

Tonya Johnson
Escrow Assistant
925.820.5700

Linda Joseph
Escrow Assistant
925.820.5700