MARYLAND TRUST TITLE & ESCROW - Key Persons
To know her is to love her, and she exudes authenticity, helpfulness, and tact in all types of situations.
Whether it's buying, selling, or refinancing, Cat is present for major life decisions; for her, it is both exciting and rewarding to help make the process as simple and enjoyable as she can.
Cat's father was in the U.S. Army and she was born in Germany and grew up in Georgia. When he retired, the family returned to Maryland to be closer to their family. Cat now lives in St. Mary's County with her fiancé and their two one-eyed rescue cats. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, fishing, attending concerts, and spending time with her nephew!
Experience
Intake Manager- Maryland Trust Title & Escrow, LLC, California, Maryland - April 2018 to present
Settlement Processor- Maryland Trust Title & Escrow, LLC, Prince Frederick, Maryland - November 2016 to April 2018
Job Titles:
- ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER
Cat Johnston is motivated to make every transaction as smooth and worry-free as possible for MTTE clients. With a passion for helping others, Cat believes that providing superior customer service throughout the process is the best way to serve those in the title industry.
Job Titles:
- General Manager
- Certified Maryland Settlement Agent
Kelly Bruffy is a Licensed and Certified Maryland Settlement Agent who has over 18 years experience in the real estate settlement process. As the General Manager of Maryland Trust Title & Escrow, LLC, Kelly loves all aspects of her job, from settlement processing to managing five Maryland Trust Title & Escrow, LLC offices. More…
Kelly Bruffy is a Licensed and Certified Maryland Settlement Agent who has over 18 years experience in the real estate settlement process. As the General Manager of Maryland Trust Title & Escrow, LLC, Kelly loves all aspects of her job, from settlement processing to managing five Maryland Trust Title & Escrow, LLC offices.
Kelly strives for continued growth and loves to create synergies with all her clients. She loves the challenge and the super busy day-to-day routine on working with and growing her team.
Kelly moved to Calvert County in elementary school. She continues to love the kind and giving community she is proud to be a part of. She feels a great responsibility to be part of a community that is leaving a something positive for the next generation.
Kelly loves to spend time with her family and settling into their recently completed new home. Kelly has been married for over ten years. They have two beautiful children, two Boxers, and live in Prince Frederick, Maryland.
Experience
General Manager- Maryland Trust Title & Escrow, LLC, 2015
Settlement Agent - Maryland Trust Title & Escrow, LLC, 2010
Settlement Processor/Agent - T.H. Title Services, LLC, 2006-2010
Post Closer - Troese Title Services - 1998-2006
Education/Training
Job Titles:
- Managing Member
- Owner
- Owner of RE / MAX One
Mark Davis is the Managing Member of Maryland Trust Title & Escrow, LLC. Mark has extensive experience in real estate law. Because of that, he is committed to providing superior real estate settlement services through Maryland Trust Title & Escrow, LLC. If the real estate transaction involves a probate estate, the Estate Planning & Probate Practice Group is available to provide additional counseling or representation that may be required.
In addition, Mark is the Managing Member of Davis, Upton & Palumbo, LLC. He focuses his law practice in the areas of Real Estate, Corporation and Business Associations, Land Use & Zoning and Wills, Powers of Attorneys and Probate Estates. His extensive knowledge of Calvert County's Comprehensive Plan regarding Agricultural Preservation, Environmental Protection, Critical Areas, Town Centers, and Land Use & Zoning Ordinances place him in high demand as experienced counsel.
Mark Davis is also the Broker/Owner of RE/MAX One with offices in Prince Frederick, La Plata, California and Annapolis. Mark believes in attracting and retaining the best agents by offering maximum compensation, advanced support services and freedom to succeed. Mark is also an instructor for Southern Maryland Association of Realtors. He regularly offers continuing education courses to real estate agents throughout Calvert County.
Active in the community, Mark is a two-time past president of the Calvert County Bar Association, and serves on the Calvert Memorial Hospital Foundation Board. In the past he has held key positions on the Calvert County Republican Central Committee and has served on the boards of Calvert Hospice, the Calvert County Economic Development Committee, the Calvert County Chamber of Commerce and The Calverton School. He has provided leadership and coaching for the Calvert High School Mock Trial Team, and has been a past speaker for Criminal Justice Seminars at Calvert and Northern High Schools.
Experience
Broker/Owner - RE/MAX One, 2011- present
Managing Member - Davis, Upton & Palumbo, LLC, 2002- present
Managing Member - Maryland Trust Title & Escrow, LLC, 2008 - present
Partner - Davis & Upton, 1995-2002
Associate - Bruce & Upton, 1992-1995
Law Clerk to the Hon. Thomas A. Rymer - Calvert County Circuit Court, 1991-1992
Project Manager - Baltimore Aircoil Company, 1984-1991
Education
Mark is the Managing Member of Maryland Trust Title & Escrow, LLC. Mark has extensive experience in real estate law. He is committed to providing superior real estate settlement services through Maryland Trust Title & Escrow, LLC. More…
Mark Palumbo focuses his practice in the areas of Personal Injury and Criminal Defense. As one of the leading Personal Injury attorneys in the area, he has recovered millions of dollars for clients while leading them through one of life's most demanding challenges. More…
Mark Palumbo focuses his practice in the areas of Personal Injury and Criminal Defense. As one of the leading Personal Injury attorneys in the area, he has recovered millions of dollars for clients while leading them through one of life's most demanding challenges. He has a thorough understanding of various types of liability coverage and the complexity of insurance issues, a long-standing rapport with many of the medical professionals in the Maryland Metropolitan area, and extensive experience in litigating Personal Injury claims in courts throughout Maryland.
As former Assistant State's Attorney for Prince George's County and as a private defense attorney, Mr. Palumbo both prosecuted and defended a variety of felony and misdemeanor cases in district and circuit court. In addition, he has successfully litigated numerous criminal and civil jury trials in jurisdictions throughout the state of Maryland.
He is a member of the Calvert, Anne Arundel, and Prince George's County Bar Associations, a Panel Attorney for the Calvert County Public Defender's Office, and a former member of the Governor's Judicial Nominating Committee.
Mark earned a Juris Doctor from the Columbus School of Law at the Catholic University of America in 1989. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice from the University of Maryland in 1985, while playing baseball for the Terrapins.
Mark lives in Riva, Maryland with his wife and three children.
Experience
Member - Davis, Upton & Palumbo, LLC, 2002 - present
Associate - Davis, Upton & LeBlanc, LLC, 2001 - 2002
Associate Attorney - The Law Office of Thomas V. Mike Miller, 1999 - 2001
Associate Attorney - The Law Office of Fishman & Jaklitsch, LLC, 1992 - 1999
Assistant State's Attorney - The Prince George's County State's Attorney's Office, 1989 - 1992
Law Clerk to the Honorable David G. Ross, 1988 - 1989
Education
Sarah's dedication to providing outstanding customer service, coupled with her strong organizational skills, allows her to serve our clients with speed and accuracy. Her friendly demeanor makes her a pleasure to work with!
Job Titles:
- Licensed Settlement Agent
Zanna began her career with Maryland Trust Title & Escrow two years ago as a Title Assistant. She has taken all that she learned in that role to move into her new role as a Licensed Title Agent. Zanna is known for her attention to detail and her friendly nature.