Vice President of Finance, Russell Jensen, brings a worldview to Glen Oaks Escrow. He spent his formative years overseas including attendance at American University in Dubai where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration/Management. After getting his feet wet working with Ernst & Young, Russell returned to the United States to pursue work with non-profit organizations such as C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group and 211 LA in various capacities including Director of Finance.

“I was ready to do something different,” commented Russell on his move to Glen Oaks Escrow after a 13-year period working with 501(c)(3) organizations. “The position here dovetails perfectly with my experience and skills, and I’m excited in the opportunity to learn more about the real estate industry. The next five years are going to be very interesting in the Southern California market, which is often a harbinger for the rest of the country. I’m looking forward to contributing to the company’s goals and business objectives.” Russell will be helping to support a sustainable business practice for the organization, identifying and facilitating accounting efficiencies, and managing the needs of various accounting departments falling beneath the Pango Group corporate umbrella.

Outside of work, he enjoys cycling and continues to volunteer his time as Treasurer with three Los Angeles-based non-profit groups.

Lory Lomeli serves as the Vice President of Escrow Operations for the Independent Escrow Channel, bringing over two decades of hands-on experience in the escrow industry. A dedicated leader with a strong operational mindset, Lory has successfully managed high-performing escrow desks and continues to be an invaluable asset in driving efficiency, solving challenges proactively, and supporting team performance. Her deep industry knowledge allows her to navigate regulatory shifts and market changes with confidence, grace, and a strong focus on service excellence.

Lory’s ability to blend operational strategy with empathetic leadership ensures both clients and team members feel supported at every stage of the escrow process. She is able to draw on her experience and strive to strengthen internal systems, foster team development, and uphold a standard of excellence throughout the organization.

Outside of work, Lory enjoys hiking in nature with her fur babies, binge watching true crime documentaries, relaxing at the beach, and spending time with her family, especially making memories with her beautiful grandbabies.

Cecilia is joining our team with over 24 years of experience in the real estate industry, spanning 14 years in escrow and 10 years in commercial loans. She is a trusted expert in communication and workflow optimization.

She thrives in the ever-evolving world of real estate, finding inspiration in its dynamic and fast-paced nature. Her professional strengths lie in relationship building, collaboration, coaching, and problem solving, which she considers the most rewarding aspects of her work.

Beyond the office, she has a passion for live theater, exploring the great outdoors through hiking and camping, and unwinding at the beach. Recently, she’s embraced golfing as an exciting new pastime.

A fun and surprising fact about Cecilia? Despite not knowing how to swim, she adores being in the water and doesn’t let that stop her from an adventure!

Kilita began her escrow career as a refinance Escrow Officer, growing her desk to a highly profitable resale and refi desk in a short three years. She was promoted to Branch Manager for Glen Oaks Escrow Beverly Hills in 2022, and we are excited that she is expanding her leadership to include oversight of our American Trust Escrow branch in Torrance.

Kilita brings a wealth of knowledge, experience, and passion to her role. The breadth and depth of her escrow and real estate experience span into a variety of roles, including commercial asset management and property management, which has contributed to her understanding and successful management of a variety of escrow transaction types.

She holds an MBA from USC focused on real estate finance and has completed all of the coursework to apply for a California Real Estate Broker’s license, giving her a deep understanding of the industry from a variety of viewpoints. This has ultimately allowed her to offer distinct solutions to any unique escrow challenges that might arise. Kilita is also highly skilled in interpersonal communication and attributes a great deal of her success to providing raving fans service to clients and to her teams alike.

Outside of work, Kilita enjoys spending time with her family, reading paranormal mysteries, cooking, and dancing. She is also extremely talented at making handmade natural body butters and oils!

Janet Moore is Granite Escrow & Settlement Services’ expert Senior Trust Accounting Manager.

Ms. Moore has over 25 years of experience in both trust accounting and escrow and runs Granite Escrow’s trust accounting operations. Janet originally started her career with Spring Mountain Escrow in 1991. Janet has since been working with Brad Cohen for many years, initially at Heritage Escrow before transitioning to Granite Escrow in 2010.

Janet is very detailed-oriented, skilled and knowledgeable and is exceptional at what she does. She is passionate about the people that make up Granite Escrow and is extremely friendly and caring, lending a hand whenever it is needed.

Janet believes strongly in Granite Escrow’s tagline and core values; ‘our strength is in our people’ and ‘we strive to deliver excellence in all that we do’. She works diligently to provide the best possible service to Granite Escrow’s clients.

Janet was born and raised in Southern California and while she is an avid traveler, she always loves coming home to her three grown boys and the beautiful weather.

Local escrow industry veteran Julie McMillan joined the Granite Escrow corporate team as Vice President of Escrow Operations in June 2021, after serving for five years as the manager of the Newport Beach branch.

Prior to joining Granite, Julie spent 35 years as an escrow officer in the Newport Beach coastal area.  She built and maintained respected Broker/Agent relationships over the course of her tenure and successfully closed escrow for many of the area’s homeowners and families.  Her career was built on a foundation of solid communication, investment in and attention to the nuances of every transaction, as well as discreet and respectful client care.

In her current role as an integral part of the Granite Corporate team, Julie thrives on the opportunity to act as a trusted resource and to support her colleagues by sharing her expertise, technical knowledge, and the lessons learnt through years of day-to-day escrow practice.

Julie graduated from University of California, Irvine, with a Bachelor of Arts in History and has lived in Newport Beach ever since.  Her family is close by and, when not working, she is happiest outside either in or on the water.

Mike Allegra is the VP of Information Technology for the Independent Escrow Channel, and has been serving the organization for over a decade. Given the vast depth and breadth of his experience, knowledge, and expertise, he brings an immense amount of value to the company, its employees, and clients daily.

Given Mike’s innate passion for technology, people, and being part of a strong team, he is able to help the organization make smart decisions by sharing solutions and strategies in a simple and comprehensible manner.

In addition to providing IT leadership, Mike also serves on the executive team, where he helps shape and execute the vision for the Independent Escrow Channel. His oversight of key departments and initiatives play a vital role in advancing the organization’s broader goals.

Outside of work, Mike is devoted to his family and is passionate about travel.  In his free time, you can typically find him off on a new adventure or researching and planning for his next one.

Lucas Pepi serves as the Director of Sales and has been with the organization for over a decade.

He brings a vast amount of experience – both escrow and non-escrow related – to his role that has aided him in bringing an immense amount of value and growth to the organization. This includes working as a soccer coach, business development representative, Escrow Assistant, and Escrow Officer.

He has a clear understanding of how to manage a group of unique personalities with different value sets and motivations, and he is able to guide and encourage them to reach a common goal. His hands-on escrow background gives him an in-depth understanding of the intricacies of escrow and the industry, how to exceed client expectations, and successful ways to work with challenges proactively.

Lucas holds both a B.S. (BA) and MBA in Business with a concentration in Management. His education in this discipline has proved to be a valuable asset in managing the Sales Team and leading with grace and kindness, encouragement, and training.

When Lucas isn’t busy leading his team, you can find him hanging with family, working on home renovation projects, and attempting to golf.