Our Experts

Morton (MO) Manassaram

Company Principal

Mo is the driving force behind Paradise Title, bringing over 25 years of industry expertise and leadership to every aspect of the business. With a background in finance, operations, and underwriting, Mo has built a team that delivers closings that are not only accurate and secure, but truly stress-free.

Becky Carr

Operations Manager

With over 30 years in business management, Becky brings both strategic vision and hands-on leadership to the Paradise operations team. She’s known for building strong workplace cultures grounded in clarity, accountability, and collaboration. Becky ensures our company operates seamlessly while making certain our clients’ needs are handled smoothly and efficiently.

Tahnya Gary

Escrow Closing Officer & Licensed Title Agent

Since 1989, Tahnya has been a trusted name in the title industry. Her deep experience across marketing, pre closing, and post-closing gives her a unique perspective—and clients love her for it. Whether she’s walking a first timer through the process or handling a complex file, Tahnya brings security, clarity, and calm to every closing.

Susan Flanagan

Escrow Closing Officer & Licensed Title Agent

Originally from Saugerties, NY, Susan has proudly called Florida home since 2005. With over 9 years as a licensed title agent and a background in real estate since 2006, she brings a well-rounded perspective to every closing. Susan’s compassion and commitment to precision make her a trusted partner from contract to close.

Mireille Sherwood

Escrow Closing Officer & Licensed Title Agent

As a licensed title agent since 2017 and a diverse background in education and national retail operations, Mireille brings unmatched expertise and energy to every closing. Her can-do attitude, elite customer service, and full-spectrum title knowledge make her a true asset to Paradise Title’s clients and partners alike.

Katrina McKinney

Escrow Closing Officer & Licensed Title Agent

With over 30 years in the title industry, Katrina brings experience and confidence to every transaction. Having worked with law firms and owning her own title company, her diverse background provides the ability to handle complex transactions while delivering smooth, secure closings for our Paradise Title customers.

Lara Beaudoin

Business Development Director

With Lara’s 20+ years in marketing, real estate sales and client relations, she understands that successful closings are all about great partnerships. She is here to build that relationship with local real estate agents and lenders and looks forward to working together to bring our clients to the Paradise Title closing table.

Sophia Zaharias

Escrow Officer & Licensed Title Agent

Sophia is a proud St. Augustine native who combines local knowledge with professional polish. Since 2020, she’s been bringing accuracy, energy, and responsiveness to every transaction. Sophia understands that great communication is key—and she delivers it every time, with a Paradise smile.

Laura Geremia

Sales Representative & Special Projects

Laura brings over 9 years of experience in the title insurance industry, with a background in operations, underwriting coordination, media, and beyond. Her diverse skill set makes her a strong representative of our company and a valuable resource for our Realtor and Lender partners. As a FAA Licensed Drone Pilot, Laura also leverages her talents to elevate the marketing and sales process for area Sellers.

Debbie Stanfield

Escrow Closing Officer

Since relocating from Ohio in 2000, Debbie Stanfield has built a strong reputation for her reliability, efficiency, and exceptional customer service. As an Escrow Officer, she brings precision, organization, and a proactive mindset to every file she handles. Her dedication and attention to detail make her a valued asset to ensure smooth closings.

Maddie Rustici

Receptionist & Post Closer

Born and raised in St. Augustine, Maddie not only brings hometown warmth and hospitality to our front desk, but also strives to ensure that our clients’ post-closing documentation is handled with care and diligence. Whether it’s confirming document accuracy, proper recordation or disbursement, be assured Maddie will provide you with top-notch service.

Timothy Flanagan

Media Operations Manager

Also a FAA Licensed Drone Pilot, Timothy has over 7 years of experience producing drone aerial imaging and immersive 3D virtual tours within the title and real estate industry. He specializes in delivering high-quality visual assets that enhance property marketing, improve documentation, and support smoother, more efficient transactions.