About Us
About the Company
Associates Title Services, Inc., an independently owned and operated local title company, was formed over 12 years ago to provide experienced, personalized, professional title services to the community. It is our goal to treat each settlement transaction with personal attention to detail and respect for our clients’ individual needs. Associates Title strives to provide prompt, efficient and courteous service on every transaction. Our licensed settlement officers each have over 25 years of experience in conducting closings for residential sales, builder accounts, lot purchases, refinances, and light commercial transactions. We are conveniently located in Westminster, Maryland, and have associate offices in Columbia, Kent Island and Bel Air for your convenience.
The Owner
Jenny Koontz, who is a Westminster resident, has been in the title industry for over 29 years. Jenny gained her title experience working for larger corporations but felt the need to serve her clients on a more personal level. Associates' Title does exactly that by offering personal service with accuracy and attention to detail resulting in successful settlements and repeat customers. Jenny takes pride in knowing she serves her clients with the best services possible for over 12 years
Our Staff
Rose Myers - Senior Processor has over 25 years experience in the title industry. Rose was trained and worked with Jenny for many years at the same larger corporations, but was also excited about the opportunity to provide a personalized and customized settlement experience for their clients. Rose has done all aspects of the processing for settlements, as well as being an experienced, licensed settlement officer. Rose is a long time resident of Carroll County, as well, although she and Jenny grew-up in neighboring Howard County and have been lifelong friends, as well as business associates.
Shirley Dell- Licensed Settlement Officer also has over 25 years of experience in the title industry. Shirley is a lifelong resident of Carroll County who began her career in the title industry specializing in builder accounts. Shirley has since diversified her experience to include resale purchases, construction-permanent loans, refinances, cash transactions. Shirley also provides her expertise in the recordation process at the local level, as well as post closing packaging.
Company Councel
Tee Tillman has 30 years of experience in the title industry and has handled over 35,000 settlements, Tee has also developed land and built homes. As an attorney, he represented buyers and sellers in contract preparation, litigation and lectured to realtors and homebuyers regarding all aspects of real estate.
Jeff Letzkus has 30 years of experience as an attorney in private practice. Over the last 10 years, Jeff has focused his practice on real estate, business law, estates, trust administration and litigation. Jeff has handled thousands of residential and commercial closings. Additionally, Jeff is a qualified intermediary for 1031 tax-exempt exchanges.
