A Bit About Us
We believe in having a positive influence in our community by helping your real estate dreams come true.
Our mission is for your transaction to run smoothly and efficiently while meeting your unique needs. We achieve this through proactive and effective communication, competitive pricing, and continually educating our team in an ever-changing industry.
Let us help you along the road to homeownership.
Meet The Team
OUR TEAM IS MADE UP OF THE BEST IN THE BUSINESS AND WE ARE COMMITTED TO PROTECTING YOUR MOST VALUED INVESTMENT.
BOBBY FOTHERGILL
Vice President/Agency Manager
Bobby Fothergill
Bobby joined VTC as its Agency Manager in May of 1996. Upon graduating from the College of William and Mary, he entered the management training program of a Richmond-area bank, eventually moving into commercial lending for eight years. Bobby provides overall management of the agency, as well as directing the company’s business development efforts. Bobby resides in Roanoke with his wife, and two dogs. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family — to include his son, daughter, son-in-law and granddaughter, working around the house, and exercise.
PATTI DICKERSON
Director of Operations & Marketing
Patti Dickerson
Patti joined VTC in March of 2013 and currently serves as the Director of Operations & Marketing. She has worked in the field of Marketing since graduating from James Madison University in 1985, to include serving as the Relocation Director of a regional real estate firm and Sales & Marketing Manager for a regional bank. In addition to overseeing the agency’s title and settlement operations, Patti is responsible for the development and implementation of a marketing communications plan — leveraging multiple channels and targeting key referral sources in the banking and real estate community — to achieve increased brand awareness and market share for VTC. She lives in Roanoke with her husband and red lab Basco. Patti enjoys being outside and exercise in her spare time.
Haley Arrington
Administrative Support
Haley Arrington
Haley Arrington joined the VTC team in June of 2022 in an administrative support role where she provides behind the scenes support to the VTC team. She attended Virginia Western Community College and earned her Associates degree in Business Administration. Haley then transferred to George Mason University where she earned her Bachelors of Science degree in Marketing. When she is not working, Haley enjoys hanging out with family and friends, and playing with her many pets (that include three dogs and nine cats, of which most were strays that she lovingly adopted). She also enjoys watching episodes of The Golden Girls in her spare time.
Lisa Belcher
Settlement Post-Closer
Lisa Belcher
Lisa joined VTC in August of 2013 returning to an office work environment after being a stay-at-home mom for 14 years. Lisa is a great team player as she provides settlement post closing support as well as managing the Rocky Mount office. Lisa and her husband, Greg, love living out away from city life with their 3 children, dog and 2 cats. Lisa stays busy running Kaitlin, Andrew, and John to all of their activities. She also enjoys leading women’s bible study, working with Generation 246 (youth group), gardening, reading and watching pro and college football, especially cheering on West Virginia University.
Jessica Bishop
Title Underwriter
Jessica Bishop
Jessica joined the VTC team in August of 2019 as a Settlement Processor and transitioned to a Title Underwriter in September 2021. She brings both lending and settlement experience, as well as 15 plus years of customer service experience in the restaurant industry. A Botetourt native, she has now lived in Roanoke City for the last 13 years with her husband of 20 years and daughter, who is currently attending the University of Washington. In her spare time, she enjoys watching all sports, especially college and professional football.
Lauran Brown
Settlement Post-Closer
Lauran Brown
Lauran joined the VTC team in September 2020 in a part-time administrative support role, and transitioned to the settlement post-closing role in November 2020. She was born and raised in Culpeper, Virginia. Lauran attended Radford University, graduating with a major in Communications, with a concentration in Public Relations, and a minor in Marketing. After graduation, she relocated to Roanoke, Virginia to share her life with her now fiancé and their rescue dogs, Duck and Goose. Outside of work, Lauran loves to cook — always trying new recipes!! — enjoys spending time with her family, and her happy place is the beach.
Anne Claire Conner
Administrative Support Team Lead
Anne Claire Conner
Anne Claire joined Virginia Title Center in June of 2021 in an administrative support role and transitioned to the Team Lead in September 2021. She is a native of Salem, VA. She received her Bachelors in Psychology from Radford University before moving to Denver, Colorado in 2015. Anne Claire has worked in the hospitality industry for the last seven years in both Virginia and in Colorado. This industry has provided her opportunities to meet wonderful people along with lasting experiences that she truly cherishes. When not at work, Anne Claire enjoys traveling, hiking, live music, and spending time with her Australian Shepherd, Athena. She is excited to be a apart of the VTC Dream Team and looks forward to continue to grow in this new chapter of her life.
Chris Cornetto
Settlement Processor
Chris Cornetto
Chris joined the VTC team in June of 2021 as a Settlement Processor. She is responsible for coordinating and performing all aspects of residential and commercial real estate closings. Chris brings over 20 years of settlement and real estate experience to the team. She strives to provide excellent customer service and make the settlement process as stress-free as possible for all involved. Chris enjoys spending time with her family and friends, cooking, projects around the house and being outdoors in her spare time.
Lee-Ellen Cox
Title Underwriter
Lee-Ellen Cox
Lee-Ellen joined the VTC team in June of 2019 as a Settlement Processor and transitioned to a Title Underwriter position in September 2021. She brings more than 10 years of experience in settlement services, as well as 10 years in different positions within mortgage banking. Her years of experience in varied positions allows her to have a well rounded knowledge of the closing process from beginning to end, and the expertise to help troubleshoot and resolve any issues that may arise. Lee-Ellen is a native of the New River Valley, yet currently resides in Roanoke with her son. In her free time, she enjoys watching her son play basketball and cheering on the Hokies!
Nikki Crowder
Settlement Processor
Nikki Crowder
Nikki joined the VTC team in October of 2016 as administrative support and then worked as a Post-Closer for 4 years. In November of 2020, Nikki transitioned to a Settlement Processor. She is responsible for coordinating and performing all aspects of residential and commercial real estate closings through-out Virginia. Her goal is to make the closing process for her clients easy and to provide excellent service. Nikki was born and raised in the Roanoke Valley. A graduate from Glenvar High School, she continued her education at community college with an emphasis on business administration. When Nikki isn’t traveling, she likes bingeing all things true crime, spending time with family, friends and her little dog, Josie.
Jessica Doran
Settlement Processor
Jessica Doran
Jessica Doran joined the VTC team in June of 2022 in an administrative support role where she provides behind the scenes support to the VTC team from our Blacksburg office. She started in the real estate industry in 2000 and has worked in all aspects of the closing process over the years as both a full-time and part-time Paralegal and Closer. Jessica was also an elementary school teacher in Montgomery County for many years before deciding to transition back into real estate. In her spare time, Jessica is an architectural and landscape photographer specializing in rural abandonment preservation. She and her husband, Logan, live in Christiansburg and enjoy traveling, all things baseball, and keeping up with their adult sons.
Elizabeth Francis
Administrative Support
Elizabeth Francis
Elizabeth joined the #VTCDREAMTEAM in April 2021. She serves the team through a variety of administrative support functions including answering the phone and the door, processing the incoming mail, requesting and receiving final documentation for the issuing of final policies as well as supporting the team in any way she can. She is a graduate of Hollins University where she studied Dance yet spent almost all of her time in the Theatre. Elizabeth teaches Jazz, Tap and Musical Theatre at Star City School of Ballet and is passionate about community arts. In her personal time, Elizabeth can be found gardening, planning her next trip, or cooking with her husband Dylan.
Nicole Hamilton
Settlement Processor
Nicole Hamilton
Nicole joined the VTC Settlement team in April 2013, after serving as a real estate paralegal for nearly 12 years with a prominent Waynesboro law firm. Nicole has extensive knowledge and professional experience interacting with a variety of Lenders, Realtors, Attorneys and clients. She is a graduate of Fort Defiance High School and attended Concord University and Blue Ridge Community College. Nicole is responsible for coordinating and performing all aspects of residential and commercial closings. She lives in Churchville with her husband and two sons.
Rachel Hill
Settlement Processor
Rachel Hill
Rachel joined the VTC team in February 2024 as a Settlement Processor, after serving as a real estate paralegal for 9 years with various law firms across the state. Rachel has extensive knowledge and professional experience interacting with a variety of Lenders, Realtors, Attorneys and clients. Her utmost goal is to provide excellent customer service. Rachel is a native of Tazewell County, where she resides with her husband, Bryon and their dog, Bear. In her spare time, she enjoys exercising, participating in her local church outreach ministries, and making memories with her three stepchildren and family.
Erika Kelliher
Lead Settlement Post-Closer
Erika Kelliher
Erika joined the Virginia Title Center team in July 2019 as an Office Admin fulfilling a wide variety of responsibilities. With her expanded knowledge, Erika has transitioned to support the Settlement Post-Closing team, and transitioned to the Lead Settlement Post-Closer role in November 2020. Erika grew up in Salem and is a 2014 graduate of Salem High School. She has completed two years of general studies education at Virginia Western Community College. In her free time, Erika enjoys kayaking, tubing, and being out on the lake with friends, family, and her dogs, Cooper and Maya.
Pamela Blake Kotz
Title Underwriter
Pamela Blake Kotz
Pamela joined VTC in 1997 and enjoys the variety and challenges of underwriting title insurance, especially construction loans. She serves as the VTC Mechanics’ Lien Agent Liaison, handling all questions concerning the filing of Mechanics’ Lien Notices on construction loans. Pamela transitioned to the Lead Title Underwriter role in January 2021. Pamela resides in Roanoke with her husband, her daughter, two rescue chihuahuas and one rescue guinea pig. She loves reading, crafts, and watching pro and college football and basketball. Her happy place is at the beach, especially Emerald Isle, NC and Key West, FL.
Melody Marick
Lead Settlement Processor
Melody Marick
Melody Marick joined the VTC team in March 2017 as a Settlement Processor and Closer where she is responsible for coordinating and performing all aspects of residential and commercial real estate closings. She has been in the industry for many years as a real estate paralegal, mortgage loan processor and a realtor. Melody’s knowledge and meticulous nature make the closing process a breeze. She is a native of the New River Valley and currently resides in Christiansburg with her husband and 3 children. She enjoys watching sports and spending quality time with her family in her free time.
Erin Markham
Settlement Processor
Erin Markham
Erin joined the VTC team in September 2020 in a part-time administrative support role and transitioned to a Settlement Post-Closing position in September 2021. In the Fall of 2023, Erin was promoted to the role of Settlement Processor. She studied business management at Radford University then went on to become a Real Estate Agent serving the Roanoke area. Erin understands the process it takes for a client to get a ratified contract, to having the clear to close, and being able to move in. She graduated from Salem High School and has lived in the area ever since. Erin loves being surrounded by her friends, family and the Blue Ridge Mountains. When she is not at work she is hiking, kayaking or spending time with her two dogs Remington and Jack.
Mona Milo
Settlement Processor
Mona Milo
Mona joined the VTC team in June of 2024 as a Settlement Processor. She has more than 20 years of real estate title and settlement experience, including both residential and commercial. Mona was born and raised in Deming, New Mexico where she started her career in title insurance. She then moved to Texas, where she lived for six years, and continued her title and settlement experience. Mona has resided in Chesterfield, Virginia for the last ten years. Additionally, she is bi-lingual in Spanish. Mona’s goal is to provide the best service to her customers and make each transaction as smooth as possible, while building great relationships with agents and lenders. In her spare time, Mona enjoys traveling and spending time with her husband, Raymond, her children, Lauren and Ray, and her pups, Chief and Lancer.
Kara Ramsey
Certified Commercial Title Underwriter and Team Lead
Kara Ramsey
Kara started her career in the real estate industry in 2000, starting off as an abstractor before spending three years as a real estate legal assistant. From there, she spent time as a title insurance agent for Southern and Chicago Title, all in the Charlottesville, VA area. Kara’s move to the Valley brought her to VTC as a certified commercial title insurance underwriter, and she previously served as a settlement processor. Kara and her husband currently reside in Waynesboro, VA. Kara enjoys travelling, and often spends her weekends where she once lived, Washington DC. She enjoys visiting local vineyards and learning about every aspect of wine making.
Taylor Roberts
Administrative Support
Taylor Roberts
Taylor joined the VTC team in May of 2024 in the role of Administrative Support. Prior to joining us, Taylor served as a Legal Assistant for a Social Security Law firm for 4 years, where she learned the importance of excellent customer service. Taylor was born and raised in the Roanoke Valley, and is a 2015 graduate from William Byrd High School. In her free time, she enjoys being outdoors playing tennis or hiking on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Taylor loves spending time with close family, her boyfriend Ethan, and dog Jackson. We are very excited she chose to be apart of the VTC team, and look forward to her future here.
Dawn Sartin
Title Underwriter
Dawn Sartin
Dawn has worked in the real estate industry for 28 years in a variety of capacities. After obtaining her legal secretary certification, she proceeded into mortgage lending and, ultimately into settlement and closing services in the New River Valley. Dawn joined the VTC team in January of 2017 as a Settlement Processor, and has worked with title underwriters, lenders and REALTORS® throughout her career. In 2023, Dawn transitioned to the role of a Title Underwriter. She currently resides in the Myrtle Beach, SC area with her husband and their dog, Marley. Dawn enjoys traveling and spending time with her son, grandson and daughter-in-law.
Angie Smith
Lead Settlement Processor
Angie Smith
Angie joined the VTC Team in January of 2019. She brings 15 years of real estate experience including settlements, processing and underwriting. Angie takes pride in giving the best service possible to her clients and establishing relationships with realtors and lenders. Angie has an office in Rocky Mount. She resides in the Snow Creek area of Franklin County with her husband, Ben and their 3 kids. In her spare time she enjoys traveling and making memories with her family.
Kathleen Spano
Settlement Post-Closer & Settlement Support
Kathleen Spano
Kathleen rejoined the VTC team in May of 2020 as a settlement post-closer after spending a year in Philadelphia, PA. In September 2021 she transitioned to the role of a Settlement Processor. In the fall of 2023, Kathleen moved to a part-time position in settlement post-closing and settlement support. Kathleen was born and raised in Roanoke and is a graduate of Roanoke College. She originally joined our team in 2016 after graduation. In her spare time, Kathleen enjoys road trips with friends, being outside, and volunteering with her service dog, Mila G.
Linda Troxell
Settlement Processor
Linda Troxell
Linda joined the VT Settlement team in January 2015 with 17 years experience providing real estate title underwriting and settlement services in the Staunton and Waynesboro markets. As a VTC Settlement Processor, Linda is responsible for coordinating and performing all aspects of residential and commercial real estate closings. In her spare time, she enjoys gardening, reading and spending time with her three nieces. Linda is a native of Augusta County, where she resides with her husband, Mike. Together, they are in the process of renovating his family’s farm house.
Jennifer Vaden
Settlement Processor
Jennifer Vaden
Jennifer joined the VTC Team in May of 2020. She is a Paralegal with three years of real estate experience including settlements, processing, and closing. Her utmost goal is to provide excellent service to clients and to establish long lasting relationships with lenders, realtors, and for both buyers and sellers. Jennifer works in our Blacksburg office. She lives in Floyd with her husband, Matt. They have two young adult children and many farm animals. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking, gardening, and spending time with family.
Trusted Partners
We are fortunate to have the opportunity to partner with some of the finest organizations in the region to give back to our community.
