Our Team

Meet the Experts Behind 1st Option Title

Each member brings unique skills and a commitment to ensuring your transactions are handled professionally and efficiently. They’re the heart of our service and key to your successful experience with us.

Scott Horne

I’ve been an attorney with Horne and Associates PC in Dallas for 35 years. I’ve been involved in closing some 10,000 creative finance transactions and have purchased, remodeled, and sold over 2,500 single family homes. Additional I’m owner of 1st Option Title and OFN National Escrow with my partner, Susan Tierney. We also own many other businesses all vertically integrated in real estate. My passion is investing in real estate and my only strategy is Owner Financing, I hold over 300 owner finance notes.

Susan Tierney

Before investing in real estate, I spent 30 years in Sales, Marketing and Public Relations working with many of the country’s largest media firms. I started my own Media agency, Tierney Media in 1988 and it still exists today. My specialty was in helping entrepreneurial companies get their products on the shelves of the nation’s largest retailers such as Target, Walmart, and Best Buy. I wholesaled my first property in March of 2016. Today I currently hold 100+ Owner Financed Mortgages and it continues to be my primary investment strategies. I’m also partners with Scott Horne in our real estate investment business as well as other real estate related businesses.

Kelia McDonald

What’s the most favorite part of your job? Working in a fast-paced environment, and helping people achieve their goals of buying or selling properties. I enjoy clearing title on the difficult properties. What do you like to do when you are not working? I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. I love college football. If you really knew me….you’d know? I like to follow the rules at work, but not in life…

Allyce Olivarez

I love helping people. I have been in this business for 15 years and what keeps me going is the reward of seeing people achieve a large life goal of purchasing a home. Or sellers downgrading or moving somewhere that accommodates their family better. I enjoy being a part of one of the largest purchases my clients will ever make. I love spending time with my 13 and 4 year old and my 6 year old Boston Terrier. They are the reason why I keep going every day. <3 I have a very adventurous, some would say wild, side to me. I love to try new things and enjoy a little thrill. I don’t take life too seriously. Laughing is a daily must and forgiving yourself is a requirement to love life. I try to treat every single person with kindness. You never know what that person faces daily. Love is my biggest goal.

Tina Hill

What’s the most favorite part of your job? Helping people achieve their dreams. What do you like to do when you are not working? Travel and spend time with family and friends. If you really knew me….you’d know? Guess you’ll just have to get to know me to find out.

Andrea Langston

What is the favorite part of my job: I love seeing the excitement when people are buying a new home. Whether they are buying their first home, or an investor buying their 10th property, there is always the excitement of something new and creating new memories. I also love that challenges that come with handling difficult transactions and making it all come together in time for closing. When I am not working, I stay busy with my animal rescue. I also enjoy spending time outdoors with family and friends. I love off roading and camping. If you really knew me, you would know that I will probably die petting something I shouldn’t.

Sharon Figueroa

What’s the most favorite part of your job? Seeing how people can benefit from these transactions. Sellers get to avoid foreclosure and sometimes even get to buy or rent their properties back. Buyers can get the opportunity to buy their own home, which for one reason or another reason they couldn’t achieved in the traditional mortgage world. What do you like to do when you are not working? I like Outdoor activities, traveling and enjoy time with the family. If you really knew me….you’d know? That I love to travel and see different cultures, traditions and people.

Esmerelda Wilson

Receptionist for the firm which includes H&A, 1st Option Title and S2 Equities. Esmeralda has 23 years of experience in customer service. She has been married for 30 years. She has 2 children and 2 fur babies. She loves to watch sports and eat wings.

Carolina Galvez

What is my favorite part of my job: My favorite part of my job is being able to help our clients to achieve their goals and dreams and being able to support my peers to achieve our team’s goals. What do you like to do when you are not working? I love spending my time writing books, exercising like rowing, or running and spending time with my kids and friends. If you really knew me….you’d know? That I love listening and being there for others.

Carrie Ann Tucker

With over 25 years of experience in Escrow and Title, as well as a background as a real estate assistant, I bring a wealth of knowledge to the industry. I am a proud mom of five children, two bonus kids, and a Mimi (grandma) to three beautiful grandchildren. My journey has primarily revolved around balancing my professional life with raising my family. My husband and I started our own remodeling business which I also help market. As a former foster parent, I have a deep passion for nurturing and supporting others. I love my family and my dogs, and my loved ones are my greatest motivation each day. Music is my passion, and building meaningful relationships is at the heart of what I do, as I believe that connection is essential in both life and work. I would love to own investment property and buy some up north so I can enjoy the cooler climate during the hot summer months.

Monteil Bruce

I've been in Title and Escrow for the past 11 years. I have two beautiful daughters, Olivia Grace and Emiko Rose, who are my world. I truly enjoy problem solving with my clients and providing solutions to any problem they may face. Curation is my niche and outstanding service is my goal on every closing! "How can I help?" Is the best way to describe my tenacious attitude towards each closing.

Olivia Maddox

I started my career in hospitality management and events but eventually found myself transitioning into the title industry, where I truly fell in love with the work. Early on as an escrow assistant, I worked on transactions involving wholesale, sub2, and owner-finance wraps, which led me to pursue real estate investing on my own. I launched my own company focusing on wholesaling raw land, and I’ve since closed over 130 transactions. While my passion for investing and wholesaling remains, I’m excited to return to title work in curation and be part of the amazing team here at 1st Option San Antonio!

Sara Martinez

I’m always excited to connect with fellow real estate professionals, agents, and individuals passionate about the industry. Over the years I have handle all sorts of transaction types. I enjoy the fast pace of this business and helping clients achieve their goals. In my free time I like to spend time with my family and outdoor activities.

Carol Robinson

With over 23 years in the real estate industry, I’ve had the opportunity to see this business from multiple angles—starting in a brokerage office, transitioning into mortgage lending, and ultimately finding my true passion in Title. My favorite parts of my career are the fast-paced nature of the business, the collaboration with my team, and the satisfaction of seeing a contract come to a successful close, knowing we’ve helped make the process seamless for our clients. While I thrive in the world of title, I also value time with my family, roller-skating, and tackling anything DIY—whether it’s closing a complex deal or building something from scratch, I love a challenge and the reward that comes with it!

Cindy Flores

I am excited to work in the title industry and contribute over 20 years of excellent service support. My strong background in government services has helped my transition between industries deliver quality results in any new challenge. I look forward to providing a successful collaboration and achieve fast and triumphant closings. Outside of work, I am a proud Mama of 2 uproarious boys and the most endearing baby girl. I have been happily married for 10 years to my college beloved, and our family moments together are truly valued. I also enjoy Disco music, ballroom dancing, and good Estate sale.

Yolanda Bruce

What is my favorite part of the job? Working with a great team that has the same mission: Make our clients happy! I have 20 years in Customer Service and 10 years in the Title industry. I have been married to my amazing husband for 38 years. I have 3 amazing children, 11 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Family is everything to me! What do you like to do when you're not working? I like to spend time with my family and traveling.

Speranza Turano

Hi, I’m Speranza! With over 5 years of experience in marketing. I’ve had the chance to work with both big brands and smaller businesses. I’m passionate about storytelling and love helping brands share their core values and ethics through engaging social media content. I’m always keeping an eye out for the next trend to keep things fresh and exciting. Outside of work, I enjoy traveling, dancing, and spending time outdoors

What Do Our Clients Say About Us?

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Fast Closings, Quality Work

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Hours Open

Monday - Friday
(8:30 am - 5:30 pm)

Contact

Dallas Phone: (214) 404-9733
San Antonio Phone: (936) 215-8372
Arizona Phone: (480) 795-3491
To verify wire instructions please call
972-271-1700 extension 100

Location

1795 Northwest Hwy
Garland, TX 75041
7975 N. Hayden Road, Suite A-200
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
2822 N. Loop 1604 W. Suite 116
San Antonio 78248