{"id":216,"date":"2016-08-29T13:07:13","date_gmt":"2016-08-29T13:07:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/secure.titlecompanywebdesign.com\/nationsdirect\/?page_id=216"},"modified":"2018-03-12T23:41:04","modified_gmt":"2018-03-12T23:41:04","slug":"our-team","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/secure.titlecompanywebdesign.com\/nationsdirect\/about\/our-team\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Team"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section admin_label=&#8221;Section&#8221; fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; specialty=&#8221;off&#8221; transparent_background=&#8221;off&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; allow_player_pause=&#8221;off&#8221; inner_shadow=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax_method=&#8221;off&#8221; padding_mobile=&#8221;off&#8221; make_fullwidth=&#8221;off&#8221; use_custom_width=&#8221;off&#8221; width_unit=&#8221;on&#8221; make_equal=&#8221;off&#8221; use_custom_gutter=&#8221;off&#8221;][et_pb_fullwidth_slider admin_label=&#8221;Our Team&#8221; show_arrows=&#8221;on&#8221; show_pagination=&#8221;on&#8221; auto=&#8221;off&#8221; auto_ignore_hover=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax=&#8221;on&#8221; parallax_method=&#8221;off&#8221; remove_inner_shadow=&#8221;off&#8221; background_position=&#8221;default&#8221; background_size=&#8221;default&#8221; hide_content_on_mobile=&#8221;off&#8221; hide_cta_on_mobile=&#8221;off&#8221; show_image_video_mobile=&#8221;off&#8221; custom_button=&#8221;off&#8221; button_letter_spacing=&#8221;0&#8243; button_use_icon=&#8221;default&#8221; button_icon_placement=&#8221;right&#8221; button_on_hover=&#8221;on&#8221; button_letter_spacing_hover=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>[et_pb_slide heading=&#8221;Our Team&#8221; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/secure.titlecompanywebdesign.com\/nationsdirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/97\/2016\/08\/home-banner-2.jpg&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_center&#8221; background_size=&#8221;cover&#8221; background_color=&#8221;rgba(255,255,255,0)&#8221; use_bg_overlay=&#8221;off&#8221; use_text_overlay=&#8221;on&#8221; text_overlay_color=&#8221;#4a4a4a&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; background_layout=&#8221;dark&#8221; allow_player_pause=&#8221;off&#8221; text_border_radius=&#8221;3&#8243; header_font_select=&#8221;default&#8221; header_font=&#8221;||||&#8221; body_font_select=&#8221;default&#8221; body_font=&#8221;||||&#8221; custom_button=&#8221;off&#8221; button_font_select=&#8221;default&#8221; button_font=&#8221;||||&#8221; button_use_icon=&#8221;default&#8221; button_icon_placement=&#8221;right&#8221; button_on_hover=&#8221;on&#8221; admin_title=&#8221;Our Team&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_slide]<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_fullwidth_slider][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section admin_label=&#8221;Section&#8221; fullwidth=&#8221;off&#8221; specialty=&#8221;on&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; specialty_columns=&#8221;2&#8243;][et_pb_row_inner admin_label=&#8221;Row&#8221;][et_pb_column_inner type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; saved_specialty_column_type=&#8221;2_3&#8243;][et_pb_team_member admin_label=&#8221;ERICA BLANCHARD &#8221; name=&#8221;ERICA BLANCHARD&#8221; position=&#8221; President and CEO&#8221; animation=&#8221;off&#8221; background_layout=&#8221;light&#8221; use_border_color=&#8221;off&#8221; border_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; image_url=&#8221;https:\/\/secure.titlecompanywebdesign.com\/nationsdirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/97\/2016\/08\/nations-tonia-1.jpg&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||48px|&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><!--\n\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_module\"><a class=\"et_pb_button staff-btn et_pb_button_0 et_pb_module et_pb_bg_layout_light\" id=\"mymodal\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#EricaBlanchardModal\">Read Bio<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n--><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_team_member][et_pb_toggle admin_label=&#8221;Bio-Erica&#8221; title=&#8221;Read Bio&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221; use_border_color=&#8221;off&#8221; border_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>In 1994, Ms. Blanchard began her first Title Agency in the State of Louisiana.<\/p>\n<p>In mid Spring of 2002 Ms. Blanchard and her family relocated to Florida.<\/p>\n<p>Due to the continued excellent service provided by Ms. Blanchard and her team of\u00a0professionals, along with a large clientele following along with her efforts to grow a\u00a0vast new clientele base, business rapidly grew!<\/p>\n<p>This was a challenge that she was very happy to achieve. Her desire to reach goals\u00a0and exceed client expectations has been, and still is, always rewarding.<\/p>\n<p>Ms. Blanchard has enjoyed her life of raising a family, growing a successful business\u00a0and she greatly respects and appreciates her devoted clients.<\/p>\n<p>Ms. Blanchard was able to grow a single state title agency into a multi-state agency\u00a0in less than four years.<\/p>\n<p>Ms. Blanchard\u2019s clients were not only locally owned and operated lenders and realty\u00a0companies, but national as well.<\/p>\n<p>Her achievements were highly noted in the community as well as with her national\u00a0title insurance underwriter.<\/p>\n<p>Erica Blanchard, is focused on her goals and desired achievement of uniting her\u00a0company and staff with individuals and companies who can recognize and\u00a0appreciate Nations Direct Title\u2019s Platinum Service and Integrity that surpasses all\u00a0Expectations.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Armed with a staff of highly trained, knowledgeable, professional, courteous and\u00a0respected individuals she is certain that Nations Direct Title Agency, LLC., is the\u00a0solution to the title industry issues at hand today.<\/p>\n<p>Ms. Blanchard\u2019s passion for protecting her client\u2019s most valuable asset, extends\u00a0down through out each team member of Nations Direct Title Agency, it shows in the\u00a0service and attention to detail and protection of non- public information, provided\u00a0to each and every customer.<\/p>\n<p>Ms. Blanchard now resides in Orange Beach, Alabama where she currently operates\u00a0the Alabama office, and after a rewarding week in the office, she is pleased to be\u00a0able to enjoy time with her family, beautiful grand- daughter along with boating,\u00a0fishing and relaxing on the water.<\/p>\n<p><strong>INDUSTRY AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Through the leadership of Erica Blanchard she was also able to achieve Presidential\u00a0Status in the years 2003, 2004 and 2005 from Chicago Title Insurance Company.\u00a0Being first ever title agency to achieve Presidential Status in the first year of doing\u00a0business in the State of Florida.<\/p>\n<p>Ms. Blanchard also was awarded with the \u201cExcellence in Service Award\u201d from First\u00a0American Lenders Advantage. This award was presented to only a handful of title\u00a0agents nationwide.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Licensed Title Agent for the State of Louisiana \u2013 1994<\/li>\n<li>Licensed Title Agent for the State of Mississippi &#8211; 2006<\/li>\n<li>Licensed Title Agent for the State of Florida \u2013 2002<\/li>\n<li>Licensed Title Agent for the State of Alabama \u2013 2006<\/li>\n<li>Licensed Title Agent for the State of Colorado \u2013 2007<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Community Educational Training:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Invited as a speaker\/trainer at various new home buyer seminars throughout\u00a0Louisiana from 1995-2002, hosted by local real estate agents.<\/p>\n<p>Invited speaker\/trainer for new home buyer seminars held by the Parish of Orleans\u00a0and Parish of Jefferson New Home Buyer Community offices.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Community Service:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ms. Blanchard gets great satisfaction giving back to others in need in her\u00a0community. In the past she has reached out to Habitat for Humanity in order to\u00a0provide holiday meals and Christmas gifts for families in need.<\/p>\n<p>Ms. Blanchard has previously partnered with local radio stations to provide\u00a0backpacks and school supplies for children.<\/p>\n<p>Ms. Blanchard also supports the Salvation Army\u2019s Angel Tree by donating gifts to\u00a0children for Christmas.<\/p>\n<p>She has also reached out to the local police department and donated bullet proof\u00a0vests for the canine unit.<\/p>\n<p>Ms. Blanchard is also a proud donor to St. Jude Children\u2019s Hospital.<\/p>\n<p>All of this sounds like just a big pat on the back now, doesn\u2019t it? Bios are not\u00a0something Erica is fond of, especially for that very reason, as knowing her\u00a0personally certainly reflects the humble, down to earth, life loving person that she is,\u00a0all this other stuff is well\u2026.just Lagniappe! ( a little extra\u2026)<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column_inner][et_pb_column_inner type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; saved_specialty_column_type=&#8221;2_3&#8243;][et_pb_team_member admin_label=&#8221;Shala Mayberry&#8221; name=&#8221;SHALA MAYBERRY&#8221; position=&#8221;Operations Manager&#8221; animation=&#8221;off&#8221; background_layout=&#8221;light&#8221; use_border_color=&#8221;off&#8221; border_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; image_url=&#8221;https:\/\/secure.titlecompanywebdesign.com\/nationsdirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/97\/2016\/08\/shala-e1518103573335-1.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:smayberry@nationsdirect.net\">smayberry@nationsdirect.net<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!--\n\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_module\"><a class=\"et_pb_button staff-btn et_pb_button_0 et_pb_module et_pb_bg_layout_light\" id=\"mymodal\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#EricaBlanchardModal\">Read Bio<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n--><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_team_member][et_pb_toggle admin_label=&#8221;Bio-Shala&#8221; title=&#8221;Read Bio&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221; use_border_color=&#8221;off&#8221; border_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>I have had the pleasure of being a part of the Nations Direct Title Agency family since 2012. Working with our clients and homeowners has been thoroughly rewarding for me and I look forward to continuing my career with NDT for many years to come. I attended Daytona Beach State College and am a licensed title agent in the State of Florida. When I am not working, I enjoy going on adventures with my daughter to local amusement parks and festivals in Central Florida. My hobbies include reading, fiber art, and listening to my daughter talk about Youtube.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner admin_label=&#8221;Row&#8221;][et_pb_column_inner type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; saved_specialty_column_type=&#8221;2_3&#8243;][et_pb_team_member admin_label=&#8221;Deena Pfenning&#8221; name=&#8221;DEENA PFENNING&#8221; position=&#8221;Senior Title Specialist&#8221; animation=&#8221;off&#8221; background_layout=&#8221;light&#8221; use_border_color=&#8221;off&#8221; border_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; image_url=&#8221;https:\/\/secure.titlecompanywebdesign.com\/nationsdirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/97\/2016\/08\/FullSizeRender.jpeg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:dpfenning@nationsdirect.net\">dpfenning@nationsdirect.net<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!--\n\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_module\"><a class=\"et_pb_button staff-btn et_pb_button_0 et_pb_module et_pb_bg_layout_light\" id=\"mymodal\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#EricaBlanchardModal\">Read Bio<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n--><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_team_member][\/et_pb_column_inner][et_pb_column_inner type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; 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aria-label=&quot;Close&quot;&gt;&lt;span aria-hidden=&quot;true&quot;&gt;\u00d7&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/button&gt;&lt;h4 class=&quot;modal-title&quot; id=&quot;myModalLabel&quot;&gt;ERICA BLANCHARD&lt;br \/&gt;&lt;br \/&gt; &lt;\/h4&gt; &lt;\/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;modal-body&quot;&gt;&lt;br \/&gt; &lt;p&gt;Erica Blanchard, President and CEO of Nations Direct Title Agency, LLC. Erica Blanchard has been in the real estate\/title industry for 27 years.&lt;\/p&gt;&lt;br \/&gt; &lt;p&gt;In 1994 at the age of 27, Ms. Blanchard began her first Title Agency in the State of Louisiana.&lt;\/p&gt;&lt;br \/&gt; &lt;p&gt;After the birth of her third child she wanted to downsize responsibilities of management, training and hiring of employees.&lt;\/p&gt;&lt;br \/&gt; &lt;p&gt;Because of her reputation and ability, knowledge and ability to generate a large clientele single handedly she was presented with an offer from a local Louisiana Title Agency to join efforts with their team.&lt;\/p&gt;&lt;br \/&gt; &lt;p&gt;In 2002 Ms. Blanchard decided to accept that offer, initially under the impression\/hopes that the responsibilities of ownership and corporate management would diminish.&lt;\/p&gt;&lt;br \/&gt; &lt;p&gt;In mid Spring of 2002 Ms. Blanchard and her family relocated to Florida as the outdoor activities there were very appealing and being close to Orlando for all the activities her children would enjoy was important as well.&lt;\/p&gt;&lt;br \/&gt; &lt;p&gt;Because of the excellent service provided by Ms. Blanchard and her staff over the years, business exploded, therefore leaving the thought of \u201ctaking it easy\u201d off the plate!&lt;\/p&gt;&lt;br \/&gt; &lt;p&gt;This was a challenge that she was able to overcome and once again juggling a business, clients and more importantly family became very rewarding each and every day, to say the least.&lt;\/p&gt;&lt;br \/&gt; &lt;p&gt;Ms. Blanchard was able to grow a single title agency into a multi-state agency in less than four years. Ms. Blanchard\u2019s clients were not only locally owned and operated lenders and realty companies but national as well.&lt;\/p&gt;&lt;br \/&gt; &lt;p&gt;Her achievements were highly noted in the community as well as with the national title insurance underwriters.&lt;\/p&gt;&lt;br \/&gt; &lt;p&gt;Now owner and founder of Nations Direct Title Agency, LLC., for the past 11 years, Erica Blanchard, is focused on her goals and desired achievement of uniting her company and staff with individuals and companies who can recognize and appreciate Nations Direct Title\u2019s Platinum Service and Integrity that surpasses all Expectations\u201d.&lt;\/p&gt;&lt;br \/&gt; &lt;p&gt;Armed with a staff of highly trained, knowledgeable, professional, courteous and respected individuals she is certain that Nations Direct Title Agency, LLC., is the solution to the title industry issues at hand today.&lt;\/p&gt;&lt;br \/&gt; &lt;p&gt;Ms. Blanchard\u2019s passion for protecting her client\u2019s most valuable asset, extends down through out each team member of Nations Direct Title Agency, it shows in the service and attention to detail provided to each and every customer.&lt;\/p&gt;&lt;br \/&gt; &lt;p&gt;Ms. Blanchard has since relocated to Orange Beach, Florida where she operates the Alabama office and is still able to enjoy boating, fishing and relaxing on the water.&lt;\/p&gt;&lt;br \/&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;INDUSTRY AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS:&lt;\/b&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;&lt;br \/&gt; &lt;p&gt;Through the leadership of Erica Blanchard she was also able to achieve Presidential Status in the years 2003, 2004 and 2005 from Chicago Title Insurance Company.&lt;\/p&gt;&lt;br \/&gt; &lt;p&gt;Being first ever title agency to achieve Presidential Status in the first year of doing business in the State of Florida.&lt;\/p&gt;&lt;br \/&gt; &lt;p&gt;Ms. Blanchard also was awarded with the \u201cExcellence in Service Award\u201d from First American Lenders Advantage. This award was presented to only a handful of title agents nationwide.&lt;\/p&gt;&lt;br \/&gt; &lt;ul&gt;&lt;br \/&gt; &lt;li&gt;Licensed Title Agent for the State of Louisiana &#8211; 1994&lt;\/li&gt;&lt;br \/&gt; &lt;li&gt;Licensed Title Agent for the State of Florida \u2013 2002&lt;\/li&gt;&lt;br \/&gt; &lt;li&gt;Licensed Title Agent for the State of Ohio \u20132003&lt;\/li&gt;&lt;br \/&gt; &lt;li&gt;Licensed Title Agent for the State of Mississippi \u2013 2006&lt;\/li&gt;&lt;br \/&gt; &lt;li&gt;Licensed Title Agent for the State of Tennessee \u2013 2006&lt;\/li&gt;&lt;br \/&gt; &lt;li&gt;Licensed Title Agent for the State of New York \u2013 2006&lt;\/li&gt;&lt;br \/&gt; &lt;li&gt;Licensed Title Agent for the State of Alabama \u2013 2006&lt;\/li&gt;&lt;br \/&gt; &lt;li&gt;Licensed Title Agent for the State of Kentucky \u2013 2006&lt;\/li&gt;&lt;br \/&gt; &lt;li&gt;Licensed Title Agent for the State of Colorado \u2013 2007&lt;\/li&gt;&lt;br \/&gt; &lt;\/ul&gt;&lt;br \/&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Community Educational Training:&lt;\/b&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;&lt;br \/&gt; &lt;ul&gt;&lt;br \/&gt; &lt;li&gt;Invited speaker\/trainer at various new home buyer seminars throughout Louisiana from 1995-2002, hosted by local real estate agents.&lt;\/li&gt;&lt;br \/&gt; &lt;li&gt;Invited speaker\/trainer for new home buyer seminars held by the Parish of Orleans and Parish of Jefferson Community offices.&lt;\/li&gt;&lt;br \/&gt; &lt;\/ul&gt;&lt;br \/&gt; &lt;\/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;modal-footer&quot;&gt;&lt;\/div&gt;&lt;\/div&gt;&lt;\/div&gt;&lt;\/div&gt;[\/et_pb_code][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; background_layout=&#8221;light&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;justified&#8221; use_border_color=&#8221;off&#8221; border_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>ERICA BLANCHARD BIO<\/h3>\n<p>Erica Blanchard, President and CEO of Nations Direct Title Agency, LLC. Erica Blanchard has been in the real estate\/title industry for 27 years.<\/p>\n<p>In 1994 at the age of 27, Ms. Blanchard began her first Title Agency in the State of Louisiana.<\/p>\n<p>After the birth of her third child she wanted to downsize responsibilities of management, training and hiring of employees.<\/p>\n<p>Because of her reputation and ability, knowledge and ability to generate a large clientele single handedly she was presented with an offer from a local Louisiana Title Agency to join efforts with their team.<\/p>\n<p>In 2002 Ms. Blanchard decided to accept that offer, initially under the impression\/hopes that the responsibilities of ownership and corporate management would diminish.<\/p>\n<p>In mid Spring of 2002 Ms. Blanchard and her family relocated to Florida as the outdoor activities there were very appealing and being close to Orlando for all the activities her children would enjoy was important as well.<\/p>\n<p>Because of the excellent service provided by Ms. Blanchard and her staff over the years, business exploded, therefore leaving the thought of \u201ctaking it easy\u201d off the plate!<\/p>\n<p>This was a challenge that she was able to overcome and once again juggling a business, clients and more importantly family became very rewarding each and every day, to say the least.<\/p>\n<p>Ms. Blanchard was able to grow a single title agency into a multi-state agency in less than four years. Ms. Blanchard\u2019s clients were not only locally owned and operated lenders and realty companies but national as well.<\/p>\n<p>Her achievements were highly noted in the community as well as with the national title insurance underwriters.<\/p>\n<p>Now owner and founder of Nations Direct Title Agency, LLC., for the past 11 years, Erica Blanchard, is focused on her goals and desired achievement of uniting her company and staff with individuals and companies who can recognize and appreciate Nations Direct Title\u2019s Platinum Service and Integrity that surpasses all Expectations\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Armed with a staff of highly trained, knowledgeable, professional, courteous and respected individuals she is certain that Nations Direct Title Agency, LLC., is the solution to the title industry issues at hand today.<\/p>\n<p>Ms. Blanchard\u2019s passion for protecting her client\u2019s most valuable asset, extends down through out each team member of Nations Direct Title Agency, it shows in the service and attention to detail provided to each and every customer.<\/p>\n<p>Ms. Blanchard has since relocated to Orange Beach, Florida where she operates the Alabama office and is still able to enjoy boating, fishing and relaxing on the water.<\/p>\n<h3>INDUSTRY AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS:<\/h3>\n<p>Through the leadership of Erica Blanchard she was also able to achieve Presidential Status in the years 2003, 2004 and 2005 from Chicago Title Insurance Company.<\/p>\n<p>Being first ever title agency to achieve Presidential Status in the first year of doing business in the State of Florida.<\/p>\n<p>Ms. Blanchard also was awarded with the \u201cExcellence in Service Award\u201d from First American Lenders Advantage. This award was presented to only a handful of title agents nationwide.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Licensed Title Agent for the State of Louisiana &#8211; 1994<\/li>\n<li>Licensed Title Agent for the State of Florida \u2013 2002<\/li>\n<li>Licensed Title Agent for the State of Ohio \u20132003<\/li>\n<li>Licensed Title Agent for the State of Mississippi \u2013 2006<\/li>\n<li>Licensed Title Agent for the State of Tennessee \u2013 2006<\/li>\n<li>Licensed Title Agent for the State of New York \u2013 2006<\/li>\n<li>Licensed Title Agent for the State of Alabama \u2013 2006<\/li>\n<li>Licensed Title Agent for the State of Kentucky \u2013 2006<\/li>\n<li>Licensed Title Agent for the State of Colorado \u2013 2007<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Community Educational Training:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Invited speaker\/trainer at various new home buyer seminars throughout Louisiana from 1995-2002, hosted by local real estate agents.<\/li>\n<li>Invited speaker\/trainer for new home buyer seminars held by the Parish of Orleans and Parish of Jefferson Community offices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle admin_label=&#8221;Toggle&#8221; title=&#8221;ERICA BLANCHARD BIO&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221; use_border_color=&#8221;off&#8221; border_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Erica Blanchard, President and CEO of Nations Direct Title Agency, LLC. Erica Blanchard has been in the real estate\/title industry for 27 years.<\/p>\n<p>In 1994 at the age of 27, Ms. Blanchard began her first Title Agency in the State of Louisiana.<\/p>\n<p>After the birth of her third child she wanted to downsize responsibilities of management, training and hiring of employees.<\/p>\n<p>Because of her reputation and ability, knowledge and ability to generate a large clientele single handedly she was presented with an offer from a local Louisiana Title Agency to join efforts with their team.<\/p>\n<p>In 2002 Ms. Blanchard decided to accept that offer, initially under the impression\/hopes that the responsibilities of ownership and corporate management would diminish.<\/p>\n<p>In mid Spring of 2002 Ms. Blanchard and her family relocated to Florida as the outdoor activities there were very appealing and being close to Orlando for all the activities her children would enjoy was important as well.<\/p>\n<p>Because of the excellent service provided by Ms. Blanchard and her staff over the years, business exploded, therefore leaving the thought of \u201ctaking it easy\u201d off the plate!<\/p>\n<p>This was a challenge that she was able to overcome and once again juggling a business, clients and more importantly family became very rewarding each and every day, to say the least.<\/p>\n<p>Ms. Blanchard was able to grow a single title agency into a multi-state agency in less than four years. 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