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Special Project Manager
Paralegal/Legal Assistant
Banjak & Associates, LLC
bs******@*******aw.com
Commercial Officer
True Title Company
30 N Brentwood Blvd
Clayton, MO 63105
Email: bs******@*******le.com
Phone: (314) 768-9628
Fax: (314) 768-9628
Text: (314) 768-9628
Escrow Closing Officer
4409 Meramec Bottom Rd., Ste.H
St. Louis, Missouri 63129
Email: kd*****@*******le.com
Direct: (314) 657-2068
Office: (314) 942-4499
Escrow Closing Officer
30 N. Brentwood Blvd.
Clayton, Missouri 63105
Email: vp*****@*******le.com
Direct: 314-655-4674
Fax: 314-655-4674
Office: 314-727-3000
Commercial Division Manager – Vice President
30 N. Brentwood Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63105
Email: jh*****@*******le.com
Phone: (314) 768-9623
Fax: (314) 768-9623
Escrow Closer
30 North Brentwood Blvd.
St. Louis, Missouri 63105
Email: rb****@*******le.com
Direct: (314) 657-4962
Office: (314) 727-3000
Fax: (314) 657-4962
Escrow Closer
830 Waterbury Falls Drive, Suite 101
O’Fallon, Mo 63368
Email: mb*****@*******le.com
Direct: (314) 657-2066
Fax: (314) 657-2066
Escrow Closing Officer
30 N. Brentwood Blvd.
Clayton, Missouri 63105
Email: mm*****@*******le.com
Direct: 314-768-9624
Fax: 314-768-9624
Office: 314-727-3000
Senior Escrow Officer
54 Legends Parkway, Ste 159
Eureka, MO 63025
Email: mj******@*******le.com
Direct: 636-204-5358
Fax: 636-204-5358
Escrow Closer
830 Waterbury Falls, Suite 101
O’Fallon, MO 63368
Email: lf******@*******le.com
Phone: 314-655-4671
Fax: 314-655-4671
Escrow Closer
1554 Natchez Drive
Festus, MO 63028
Direct: 314-768-9627
Email: Lr*****@*******le.com
Escrow Division Manager
203 Elm Street, Suite 100
Washington MO 63090
Email: gs*****@*******le.com
Direct: (636) 224-6212/Call/Text/Fax
Office: (636} 534-9004
Escrow Closer
830 Waterbury Falls Dr. Ste 101
Ofallon, MO 63368
Email: eo*****@*******le.com
Direct: (314) 655-4678
E-Fax: (314) 655-4678
Senior Escrow Closer
4409 Meramec Bottom Road, Suite H
St. Louis, MO 63129
Email: ds*****@*******le.com
Direct: 314-768-9637
Escrow Closing Officer
30 N Brentwood Blvd,
Clayton, MO, 63105
Email: Bl****@*******le.com
Direct: (636) 202-1236
Office: (636) 812-1221
Fax: (636) 202-1236
Escrow Closer
4409 Meramec Bottom Rd. Ste. H
St. Louis, MO 63129
Phone: 314-657-2067
Fax: 314-727-3301
Email: ac*******@*******le.com
Escrow Closer
301 N. Washington #5
Farmington, MO 63640
Phone: 314-727-3000 ext 349
Email: ad*****@*******le.com
Direct: 573-708-6736
Fax: 573-708-6736
Executive Assistant
Alexis began her career at a successful local law firm. There, she gained valuable experience in client relationships and producing documents efficiently but found herself drawn to the world of Title. As Executive Assistant, she keeps things running smoothly behind the scenes so we can focus on driving our business forward. She also specializes in helping clients navigate the complexities of 1031 exchanges. Alexis remains focused on providing exceptional service to our clients and staying ahead of the curve in a constantly evolving market.
General Counsel
John T. Banjak is a principal and general counsel of True Title Company, LLC, and managing member of Banjak & Associates, a law firm specializing in real estate and business transactions. John earned his B.S. degree in Finance from Indiana University and his J.D. law degree from Washington University in St. Louis. He has extensive experience in all facets of the title insurance & real estate industries from a legal, title underwriting and consulting standpoint.
Before opening True Title in 2012, Mr. Banjak served as president and general counsel for three reputable St. Louis title agencies, two of which contained in-house construction disbursing departments, and as regional underwriting counsel for a national title insurance underwriter. He also served as senior vice president and general counsel for Pulaski Bank. Prior to entering the title insurance field, Mr. Banjak worked as a private practice attorney and as an assistant attorney general for the state of Missouri.
President
John Duckworth is the president and managing partner of True Title Company, LLC. In addition, Duckworth serves as president of Title Exchange Services, LLC, a 1031 Exchange Accommodation firm, as well as vice president of QDraw, Inc., a construction disbursing agency. In recognition of the rapid growth and success of True Title, John was recognized by the St. Louis Business Journal as a “40-Under-40” in 2016.
He received a BS in Marketing and BA in Spanish from the University of Missouri. Mr. Duckworth is a distinguished veteran of the title insurance industry; he has served on the education committees for both the Missouri and Kansas land title associations and served on the Board of Directors for the MLTA. He is a regular instructor for continuing education programs in the real estate & title industry, and he also prepared the Study Guide for the Missouri Department of Insurance Title Insurance Producer’s Examination, the accepted study guide for new title professionals across the state of Missouri. Mr. Duckworth began his career in the title industry in 2002 as a title examiner and policy department manager, and before leaving to build True Title, he served as president for a large title agency based in St. Louis, Missouri with operations in Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Illinois & New York. Prior to his beginnings in the title industry, Mr. Duckworth worked in Prague, Czech Republic as a global networking consultant for a venture capital firm. In that position, he helped locate start-up software firms for investment, and manage these firms’ entries into foreign markets around the world.
Vice President of Escrow Operations
Kim Kraemer is the Vice President of Escrow Operations at True Title. With over 22 years of experience in operations management and business development, Kim has cultivated a strong background in leading teams to foster new and recurring client business. Before joining the title industry, Kim served as an executive in the long-term care sector for 19 years. In this role, she managed internal and external healthcare services, specializing in risk management, policy implementation, best practices, and compliance with state, federal, and local regulations. Kim holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Southeast Missouri State University. She is passionate about leveraging her extensive experience in operations management and executive leadership to drive organizational growth and success. She is always eager to connect with like-minded professionals with a vision for continuous improvement and achievement.
Associate General Counsel
Drew A. Heffner, is a graduate of Washington University School of Law and Colby College in Waterville Maine. He has twenty years of legal experience representing multiple entities. Drew started his legal career as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney before joining the St. Louis City Counselor’s Office. Drew has also served an Associate County Counselor for St. Charles County where he was led counselor to the St. Charles County Department of Correction and the St. Charles County Election Authority. During his time representing St. Charles County, Drew also served as a Special Assistant Prosecuting Attorney for the St. Charles County’s Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. As associate general counsel for True Title Company, LLC, Drew provides a full range of title and closing services in commercial and residential real estate. Drew looks forward to utilizing his broad range of legal experience to assist you with your real estate related needs.
Executive Vice President, Colorado Division
Leo Hebert is a dedicated professional with a wealth of experience in the title industry. His extensive background in various areas of the field, along with his leadership roles in organizations like LTAC and the Colorado chapter Respro, highlights his commitment to the industry. Leo’s interests outside of work, such as cooking, woodworking, camping, and fishing, show a well-rounded personality and a love for spending quality time with his family.