About Us

Our Mission

Liberty Title believes in fairness and integrity in our relationships with customers, employees, regulators and vendors. We are a privately owned, regionally focused title insurance organization in which employees actively participate in our operations and successes. Our mission is to provide:

  • Superior customer service to Professionals and Consumers alike
  • Excellent Consumer Protection
  • Professional Title Insurance Services

Our Staff

Elk River Office

Laura L. Haataja   laura@libertytitleinc.us   Phone: 763.450.1608

Laura is the Chief Executive Officer and Senior Closer for Liberty Title, Inc. since it's inception in 2001. With over 18 years experience as a real estate Paralegal in the Twin Cities Metropolitan area, Ms. Haataja brings unparalleled expertise to every aspect of Liberty Title's operations. As a Licensed Real Estate Closer, she has personally closed over 3,000 Real Estate transactions for our clients.

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Jennifer J. Forsland   jenny@libertytitleinc.us   Phone: 763.450.1610

Jennifer is the Corporate Manager for Libery Title. She joined the Liberty Title team in 2003 with a legal background. She is a licensed Closing Executive for the Elk River office. Ms. Forsland oversees all Human Resources and daily management.

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Trina L. LaForce   trina@libertytitleinc.us   Phone: 763.450.1623

Trina is the Assistant Corporate Manager and Closing Executive for the Elk River office of Liberty Title, Inc. Mrs. LaForce joined the Liberty Title team in 2004. Her title and closing experience ensures our client's excellent customer service and the professional and comfortable closings that they deserve.

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Sherrie L. Olson   sherrie@libertytitleinc.us   Phone: 763.450.1637

I have been in the Title Industry for 3 years and am currently working in the Elk River office as the Marketing Manager. I have done a little bit of everything from marketing to sale side closings . My true passion is marketing.

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Kelly D. LaForce   kelly@libertytitleinc.us   Phone: 763.228.2195

Kelly is our in-house abstractor and he ensures great customer service by averaging a 24 hour turn-around time on title work. Mr. Laforce also manages the post-closing department which includes the recording of documents and issuing final title insurance policies.

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Tammi L. Olson   tammi@libertytitleinc.us   Phone: 763.450.1620

Tammi is a processor for the Elk River office. She takes the files from the opening of them to the pre-close status. She has 8 years on experience in the title industry. Her customer service ensures her clients happiness.

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Kristen Belleson   kristenb@libertytitleinc.us   Phone: 763.450.1630

Kristen is a closing processor for the Elk River office. She has been in the title industry since 2003 and joined Liberty Title in 2009. She has vast experience in clearing title issues and will always keep you up to date on the processor of your file.

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Tovi Olmstead   tovi@libertytitleinc.us   

  

Shannon Brooks   shannon@libertytitleinc.us   

Shannon's real estate experience encompasses all aspects of the transaction. Since 2002 Shannon has held a number of positions relating to real estate, including commercial sales, agent production coach and most recently as the Market Center Director for a large national firm. As Marketing Representative and Business Development she brings her extensive background in agent training and development to our title partners. Shannon, like the rest of our staff is devoted to your success and will go to every length to ensure each transaction goes seamlessly.

  

Peter Gagne   peter@libertytitleinc.us   Phone: 763.450.1614

Peter is the examiner in the Elk River office. He joined Liberty Title with 9 years of real estate experience. Peter ensures title production performs at a high level as well as establishing a solid communication line with cohorts, closers and clients to make sure their needs are met.

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Kristin Lowe   kristin@libertytitleinc.us   

Kristin is a Closing Executive and Marketing Representative. She joined Liberty Title with 8 years of real estate/mortgage banking experience and has been closing for the last 4 years. Her expertise in this area allows her to ensure a smooth and comfortable closing for all of her clients in a very professional manner.

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Philipp Serrin   philipp@libertytitleinc.us   Phone: 763.450.1611

Phil is one of the Title Examiners in the Production Department and is responsible for title work for all of the branch offices. PhilÂ’s real estate background goes back to 1981 when he began practicing law in Seattle. His practice included representing buyers ante transactions for twenty years. Since 1984, he has also been an owner, manager and developer of many types of real estate, including commercial, residential, vacation, and development property. Over the course of the last six years he has developed and platted eight different plats in out state Minnesota, with a total of 125 residential building lots. In 2004, Phil opened a small title company and has been a licensed Abstractor and Closing Agent for the past five Years.

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Chelsea M. Haataja   chelsea@libertytitleinc.us   Phone: 763.450.1617

Chelsea has been with Liberty Title since 2008. She is in charge of the final policy department. She also belongs to a marketing group to help with business development. Her attention to detail assures that your title policies will be sent out in a timely fashion.

  

Lynne Soli   lynne@libertytitleinc.us   Phone: 763.450.1619

Lynne is our bookkeeper located in our Elk River Office. Lynne started with Liberty Title in June 2009 bringing with her 12 years of mortgage lending and 2 years of accounting experience. Her financial background includes all aspects of personal and mortgage lending. Lynne's accuracy, organizational skills, and eye for the small details have Liberty Title's internal operations running smoothly and effortlessly.

  

Ben Fladager   ben@libertytitleinc.us   Phone: 763.450.1646

Ben is our recording specialist and he started with Liberty in 2009. His attention to detail and organization ensures our clients files are taken care of properly.

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Shelly Nielsen   shelly@libertytitleinc.us   Phone: 763.450.1609

Shelly has been in the Title Industry for 28+ years. She is currently processing files for the Elk River location. Also having 10 years closing, gives her the ability to fill in anywhere needed.

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Ellie G. Christian   ellie@libertytitleinc.us   Phone: 763.494.0340

Ellie is Liberty Title's receptionist. Her great personality allows our clients to be greeted kindly and with professionalism.

  

Lender Services Division

Charles E. Hanka   chuck@libertytitleinc.us   

Chuck oversees the national operations for Liberty Title, Inc. which handles all transactions outside of the state of Minnesota. Mr. Hanka has over 15 years experience in the Title Insurance and Mortgage Banking fields. He previously grew and oversaw a national title company founded in Minnesota then headquartered in Arizona with branches across the country. Chuck has extensive experience in all aspects of real estate transactions including tract searches, abstracting, title examining, residential and commercial closings

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Brianna Lageson   brianna@libertytitleinc.us   Phone: 763.450.1615

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Maple Grove Office

Jeffrey G. Zweifel   jeff@libertytitleinc.us   Phone: 763.450.1613

Jeffrey is the Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Senior Title Examiner for Liberty Title, Inc. Mr. Zweifel received his law degree from Hamline University School of Law in 1987. Prior to establishing Liberty Title, Inc. in 2001, Jeff was engaged in a private law practice concentrating primarily on real estate law. His knowledge and experience turn even the most difficult real estate transactions into smooth closings for all Liberty Title's clients.

  

Lacey B. Rentz   lacey@libertytitleinc.us   Phone: 763.450.1629

Lacey is a processor in the Maple Grove office. Her duties include managing files for her clients and taking files from processing to post closing. Lacey's attention to detail and customer services skills are a great asset to Liberty Title and all of her clients.

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Scott Gregory   scott@libertytitleinc.us   Phone: 612.481.2030

Scott is a Mobile Closer for Liberty Title. He has been in Finance/Real Estate since 04, and currently holds licenses in, State Law Examination, General Securities, Life and Health. His principles and sense of professionalism will help ensure a smooth closing under all circumstances.

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Alison Peterson   ali@libertytitleinc.us   Phone: 763.450.1634

Ali Peterson started her career in the real estate industry in 2004. Ali has strong attention to detail and organization. She works out of the Maple Grove office as a processor and loves being in touch with the real estate market.

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Maple Grove Office

Carrie Magner   carrie@libertytitleinc.us   Phone: 763.450.1621

I have been an Executive Closer in the title industry for 7 years. I am knowledgable and have much experience with closing transactions, whether I'm working the sale side, the buy side or both sides. I have a hand in the file from start to finish making sure everything goes smoothly. I truly enjoy making every transaction of joy for my clients!

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Blaine Office

Angie Burkhalter    aburkhalter@libertytitleinc.us   Phone: 763.450.1633

Angie is an Executive Closer for the Blaine location and has been in the business for 17 years. She brings to the table knowledge and expertise to close all types of transactions. She provides herself in her organizational skills, attention to detail, personalized customer service, and a positive attitude. She would love the opportunity to assist you with all of your upcoming real estate needs!

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Coon Rapids Office

Marcy F. Isenberg   marcy@libertytitleinc.us   Phone: 763.450.1627

Marcy is a Closing Executive in the Coon Rapids Office. She joined the Liberty Title team with 23 years of Title Closing experience. Marcy's expertise lies in all aspects of closing as well as specializing in Self Builts, 2 for 1 New Construction and For Sale by Owners. Her Title and Closing experience ensures her clients a professional and stress-free closing. Marcy is currently the President Elect of Conference of Women in Real Estate.

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Alex Scott   alex@libertytitleinc.us   Phone: 763.450.1628

Alex joined Liberty Title in 2009 as a processor for the Coon Rapids office. She looks forward to an opportunity to working with you.

  

Carmen Jorgensen   carmen@libertytitleinc.us   Phone: 763.450.1632

Carmen is an Executive Closer in the Coon Rapids Location. Carmen has joined the Liberty Title team with over 18 years of experience in the Title and Closing Area. She specializes in all closing area's including new construction, reverse mortgages and short sales. I am very dedicated to insure all my customers and clients experience a professional closing and are completely satisfied with the service they receive from the beginning to the end.

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Coon Rapids Office

Jane E. Ince   jane@libertytitleinc.us   Phone: 763.300.0395

Jane is a mobile closing executive for all offices. Ms. Ince joined Liberty Title, Inc. with 10 years of experience in the Title Industry. Jane prides herself in providing excellent customer service, and she believes that the past ten years have provided her with the skills and knowledge to assure all sides of the transaction.

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Amy E Van Beek   amy@libertytitleinc.us   

Amy has been in the real estate and closing business for over 12 years. With todays ever changing market and many remote closings, she will close for your clients in a location that best meets their needs. She takes pride in knowing the closing was a success and making sure her clients have a seemless closing.

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Eagan Office

Linda Warn   linda@libertytitleinc.us   Phone: 651.289.3700

Linda joined Liberty Title as a Closing Executive with 28 years of closing experience. She has handled residential sales, purchases, refinances and new construction. She enjoys working with first time home buyers and making sure they are totally comfortable with their purchase. Linda also has extensive experience working with investors and closing short sales. Her commitment to superior customer service and her problem solving abilities will help insure a pleasant worry-free closing transaction.

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Linda Mager   lmager@libertytitleinc.us   Phone: 651.289.3701

Linda has over 30 years experience as a closing agent. She has closed residential, commercial, exchange and new construction files. She truly enjoys meeting borrowers and sellers and making sure they are comfortable with the closing process. Readily available to answer any and all questions, she is looking forward to her next closing with you.

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Monticello Office

Kris L. Jergens   kris@libertytitleinc.us   Phone: 763.450.1622

Kris is a Closing Executive in the Monticello office. She joined Liberty Title with 17 years of title experience from production to closing. Kris's experience includes: residential, commercial, foreclosures, new construction, relocation and 1031 exchanges closings. Kris to committed to ensure her clients have the smoothest of closings.

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