About The LA Citiwide Staff
Our Philosophy
Integrity, professionalism, and innovation in the tradition of joyous service.
Team Quote
"We decided as a group that if our lives were to be spent behind a desk, we'd be great at it, we'd serve our customers to the max and have it be a joyful experience for all."
Our Staff - Generations of Escrow Lineage
Marina del Rey Branch
Katie McGuire General Manager, second generation full service
Katie was born into an escrow family and over three decades later she is known as on eof the most experienced and knowledgeable escrow officers in the region. Katie is highly respected in our community and the recipient of industry awards. Kate has an inner glow from doing things right and is an avid animal lover, rescue activists and certified dog obedience trainer.
Phoebe Browne Junior Escrow Officer
Patient, kind hearted and accurate and can't sleep if something isn't done right. Phoebe loves her new baby girl Paige, Son Ethan, her Corgi Butch and life on the Westside.
Elizabeth McGuire Escrow Officer
Elizabeth has been very lucky to have been introduced in the escrow industry at a young age. She's seen many ups and downs in the real estate industry over the past 35 years and not only survived, but excelled. There is no substitution for experience and knowledge which allows Elizabeth to provide you and your clients with fast, efficient and caring service. Her motto has always been, "If I don't know the answer, I know someone who does."
Eve Carriere Escrow Officer
With close to 20 years experience in Escrow, Eve Carriere has proven diligence and self-motivation led her to the top of her profession. Eve handles communication and neutrality between all parties, with the utmost care. Always striving to exceed expectations in customer service and detail, she is a problem solver by nature and welcomes a challenge. This independent thinker has stamina and is highly ethical.
Brian Engel Director of First Impressions
3 years of experience as Office Manager of a Southbay escrow company allows Brian to handle all the phone calls made to LA Citiwide Escrow working with ease and confidence. When not working enjoys his family and sports.
Santa Monica Branch
Melinda Topete General Manager
Melinda's love of escrow comes from helping people through the escrow process and participating in their joy at the closings. In escrow for more than 22 years, Melinda is one of the most sought out Escrow Officers, largely due to her ability to take on the most complicated transaction, break it down, dissect it and miraculously close it with grace and kindness. Her "Round Table Team" of seasoned professionals in title, lending, brokerage houses and legal firms allows for her to confidently and successfully close the most unique transactions. Her exceptional foundation in the intricate and often complex business of escrow allows her to also bring calmness to the process.
"The secret to success is an outstanding team."
"To me it's more than just doing escrow that sets an Escrow Officer apart from the rest. It's personal business. Each escrow holds a life of its own. The personal relationships and the sincerity of the consumer putting their trust and faith in me make me strive every day to be my best, to give that superior service and to be accessible at all times."
Azin Hariri Escrow Assistant
Azin has been in the escrow field for over 10 years and has assisted two top producing escrow officers as their lead assistant. Azin is very detail oriented and has an appreciation in giving impeccable service.
Julio C. Giron Escrow Assistant
Having worked in escrow since 1999, I have seen many different types of transactions and agents, as well as, huge changes in the real estate market. I am very excited to be working with a company, who not only has been able to navigatge through those changes, but also, has learned to adapt and cater to the needs of the agents it does business with.
