Jefferson Street
5501 Jefferson Street Northeast
Suite 100
Albuquerque, NM 87109
Phone: CALL (505) 994-6700
Kristi Gibbs has been a strong leader and influential member of the New Mexico team at Old Republic Title since 2009. She is currently based out of the Jefferson branch office in Albuquerque, NM.
A long-time resident of Albuquerque, Kristi has over 30 years of experience in the title insurance industry. She began her career as an Escrow Assistant for a local title company. Over time, Kristi advanced to her current role as Vice President, Old Republic National Title Insurance Company and Division Manager for the Albuquerque area, where she manages over 70 Old Republic Title employees in six branch locations.
Kristi also sits on the Executive Board of Directors for the New Mexico chapter of NAIOP, the Commercial Real Estate Development Association, and serves on the Board of Directors for Special Olympics of New Mexico.
Lisa Ortega, Senior Escrow Officer, is an industry veteran and valued member of the Old Republic Title escrow team. She is based out of our Jefferson branch office in Albuquerque, NM.
An Albuquerque native, Lisa has been helping people in her hometown achieve their dreams of owning a home or opening a business for over 25 years. She is skilled in residential and commercial refinances, construction loans and resale transactions. Lisa worked for another national underwriter for 18 years before making the move to Old Republic Title in 2015.
According to Lisa, the secret to a smooth closing is constant communication. She enjoys getting to know her clients, answering their questions and working closely with all parties to ensure transactions stay on track.
Julie Kaltenbach has been in the title business for over 20 years, with experience in purchase transactions, refinances and short sales. She is based out of our Jefferson branch office in Albuquerque, NM.
Julie started her title career fresh out of high school, learning the business between time spent in a West Texas title plant and the local courthouse. She earned a bachelor’s degree in fine art from Texas Tech University and took graduate courses in fine arts from Wichita State University. After completing her studies, Julie moved to Albuquerque and worked as a Courier for a local title insurance company. Over time, she advanced to Escrow Assistant and then Escrow Officer. Julie joined Old Republic Title in 2009, where she’s known for providing exceptional service with a smile.
Zachary Ohrt is an experienced Escrow Officer based out of our Jefferson Office in Albuquerque.
An Albuquerque native, Zachary attended the University of New Mexico before transferring to Colorado State University to earn his bachelor’s degree in Information Technology. He started his career in escrow in 2014 and still enjoys the opportunities it provides to learn something new and overcome challenges. His ultimate goal is to ensure that customers walk away knowing their transaction was handled accurately.
Zachary currently resides in Albuquerque with his wife, Kylie, and their three dogs, Nala, Maple and Gunner. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his wife, family and friends. He also loves participating in outdoor activities like sand volleyball, camping, swimming and hiking.
Vicki Moore is an experienced Escrow Officer who uses her background in mortgage finance to guide her clients through the closing process and into their dream home. She is based in Old Republic Title’s Jefferson office in Albuquerque, NM.
The daughter of an Air Force Senior Master Sergeant, Vicki moved to Albuquerque when she was five years old. She entered the mortgage business in 1989 and managed branch operations for several mortgage companies until 2010. During her 21-year tenure, Vicki oversaw loan origination and processing, and assisted with funding and closing a variety of loan products. She transitioned to the retail industry for a short time before joining the Old Republic Title family in 2012.
With over 30 years of title, escrow and mortgage expertise, Vicki knows how to close real estate transactions — and does it with a smile. She enjoys building relationships with her clients, educating them about the closing process and sharing in their joy when they finally achieve the “American Dream.” Vicki is committed to making sure every client walks away knowing they received the utmost care and professionalism.
In her free time, Vicki enjoys spending time with husband, Scott, their daughters, Samantha and Amanda, and two dogs. Her hobbies also include reading, baking and gardening
Debbie Talley, Escrow Officer, is a title industry veteran and a valued
member of the Old Republic Title escrow team. Last month, she
officially joined our Jefferson branch office in Albuquerque, NM.
An Albuquerque native, Debbie has lived in Albuquerque for nearly
40 years and has been working in the title industry for nearly four
decades as well. She is highly skilled in closing residential real estate
transactions and works tirelessly to ensure the typically stressful
process of buying, selling, or refinancing a home is as seamless as
possible for the customers.
Her goal on all transactions is to uphold clear communication and
ensure the closing is on time and accurate. She takes pride in
having a very strong work ethic and vows to make every transaction personal and genuine to make sure everyone is taken care of throughout the closing process.
In her free time, Debbie enjoys spending time with her family and friends. She has three adult sons and one granddaughter, Sienna, who - not so secretly - is her favorite out of the bunch. During the summer, they all love to spend their weekends camping and boating.
Kylie Coffman-Ohrt is a member of our Business Development
team at Old Republic Title and is based in our Rio Rancho Office.
An Albuquerque native, Kylie graduated from New Mexico
State University where she studied Mass Communications
and Marketing. Prior to joining Old Republic Title, she worked
as both Sales Support and an Escrow Assistant for a national
title insurance underwriter. Kylie’s background and personality
make her the perfect candidate for managing sales territories
and building long-lasting relationships. She is passionate about
growing both personally and professionally, and she is committed
to providing optimum service by learning the interests and
expectations of her clients.
In her spare time, Kylie and her husband, Zachary, like to explore
the mountains and camp out with their three dogs, Maple, Nala
and Gunner. She also enjoys working out, attending sporting
events and spending time at the lake.
As Chief Title Officer and Title Production Plant Manager for Old Republic Title’s direct operations in New Mexico, Frank Ortiz is responsible for underwriting, title and escrow production throughout metropolitan Albuquerque.
A native of Los Lunas, Frank has been a fixture of the New Mexico title insurance industry since 1985. He started as a Title Examiner and spent the early years of his career with local title insurance companies. As his knowledge and skillset increased, Frank advanced to Title Officer, Title Production Manager, Policy Production Supervisor, County Branch Manager and Chief Title Officer. He joined a national underwriter in 2001, where he added Escrow Branch Manager to his duties. By the time he joined Old Republic Title in 2014, Frank had picked up two more roles, Escrow Officer and Office Manager, while serving as Chief Title Officer.
Frank’s willingness to wear so many professional hats is a testament to his competency, efficiency and commitment to service. He is as passionate about helping customers achieve their dreams of homeownership today as he was when he started in the business 30 years ago. Frank takes pride in protecting their investments and ensuring that every transaction goes as smoothly as possible.