SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA (NOVEMBER 6, 2019) – Fidelity National Title Agency, Inc. is pleased to announce that Franklin DeLaCruz, MRED, has joined the company as Vice President, Commercial Account Manager.

DeLaCruz brings over 18 years of experience in the commercial real estate and capital development field. He holds a Master’s degree in real estate development from Arizona State University, a master’s degree in general management and finance from Stevens Institute of Technology and a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and mathematics from Manhattan College.

Prior to joining Fidelity, DeLaCruz was instrumental in raising private equity and consulting principals on repositioning and reselling distressed commercial assets with favorable returns. He has been a financial analyst, project engineer and project manager for national leaders in construction and provided oversight for acquisition and syndication of distressed asset portfolios.

“Fidelity National Title Agency’s plan for the growth of our commercial sales team, to include Franklin DeLaCruz, is very exciting,” said Mary Lou Paulk, Fidelity National President and County Manager. “We believe that his industry experience and background will be an additional value to our relationships within the commercial real estate community.

Originally from New York, DeLaCruz has been in the Valley for six years and is involved in Urban Land Institute (ULI), NAIOP, Valley Partnership, CCIM and the Arizona Real Estate Council.

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Fidelity announces appointment of Patti Graham to Vice President Manager of Homebuilder Development Department; expands its Builder Services team

SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA (NOVEMBER 4, 2019) – Fidelity National Title Agency, Inc. of Maricopa County, Arizona, is pleased to announce the appointment of Patti Graham to Vice President Manager of its Homebuilder Development Department.

A veteran in the industry with Fidelity National Title, Graham has 35 years of experience in the commercial title and escrow field, including expertise with local, regional and national homebuilders. Graham has gained the respect of countless real estate industry professionals because she places such a high value on the customer relationship.

Graham holds the prestigious “Hall of Fame” status at Fidelity National Title Agency and has garnered numerous company awards. She is an active member of HBACA (Home Builders Association of Central Arizona) and holds a real estate license with the Arizona Department of Real Estate (ADRE).

“Because she places such a high value on the customer relationship, Patti has gained the respect of countless local and national real estate industry professionals,” said Mary Lou Paulk, President and County Manager with Fidelity National Title Agency. “Patti’s ability to focus on communication and demonstrate integrity will serve to enhance Fidelity National Title’s already solid partnerships with homebuilders and residential developers. We are so fortunate to have Patti Graham take on her new role.”

Along with Graham’s appointment, Fidelity National Title Agency has expanded its Builder Services team. This team, with many years of experience, specializes in the processing of the ADRE subdivision filings from start to completion.

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