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Lisa Capes
Corporate Sales Manager

(317) 566-9520

Lisa Capes
with Meridian Title since 2015

Lisa Capes

Corporate Sales Manager

(317) 566-9520
lcapes@meridiantitle.com

11711 N. Pennsylvania Street
Suite 110
Carmel, IN 46032

9835 East US Highway 36
Avon, IN 46123

1307 Elkhart Road
Goshen, IN 46526

202 S. Michigan St., Ste. 701
South Bend, IN 46601

1675 W. Smith Valley Road
Suite E4
Greenwood, IN 46142

4 W. Buffalo Street
New Buffalo, MI 49117

103 N. Broadway
Cassopolis, MI 49031

2305 Main Street
Suite A
Highland, IN 46322

309 Broadway Street
Niles, MI 49120

723 Third Street
Columbus, IN 47201

1447 S. Lake Park Avenue
Hobart, IN 46342

465 Sheridan Road
Noblesville, IN 46060

1182 E. Summit Street
Crown Point, IN 46307

3850 Priority Way South Drive
Suite 120
Indianapolis, IN 46240

607 W. Jefferson Street
Plymouth, IN 46563

6340 East Main Street
Suite A
Portage, IN 46368

251 E. Ohio Street
Suite 100
Indianapolis, IN 46204

107 Commercial Street
Dowagiac, MI 49047

69045 M-62
Suite 4
Edwardsburg, MI 49112

1215 E. Hoffer St.
Kokomo, IN 46902

202 S. Michigan Street
Suite 701
South Bend, IN 46601

800 Ship Street
Suite 115
St. Joseph, MI 49085

935 Mezzanine Drive
Suite A
Lafayette, IN 47905

881 Parkway Avenue
Suite 300
Elkhart, IN 46516

9885 E. 116th Street
Suite 600
Fishers, IN 46037

1000 W. State Road 2
LaPorte, IN 46350

120 E. Jefferson
Tipton, IN 46072

57 Franklin Street
Suite 103
Valparaiso, IN 46383

245 Johnson Rd.
LaPorte, IN 46350

6432 Georgetown North Boulevard
Fort Wayne, IN 46815

5375 E. Dupont Rd., Ste. 102
Fort Wayne, IN 46825

1375 S. Lebanon Street
Suite 800
Lebanon, IN 46052

612 N. Detroit Street
Warsaw, IN 46580

1120 W. Oak Street
Suite 250
Zionsville, IN 46077

241 4th Street
Unit D
Michigan City, IN 46360

7131 West Jefferson Boulevard
Fort Wayne, IN 46804

3 N. Jackson St.
Frankfort, IN 46041

4440 Edison Lakes Parkway
Suite 100
Mishawaka, IN 46545

Connect with Lisa

Lisa rejoined the Meridian Title Company family in October of 2015 as the Central Indiana Sales Manager for both residential and commercial departments. She started her career in Title and Escrow Sales with Meridian Title Corporation’s Elkhart location in the late 90's. In 2002 she married and moved to Phoenix, AZ where she joined Chicago Title Agency under the Fidelity National Title Group (FNTG) brand of companies until relocating back to Indiana in 2014.

Lisa's experience in the Title and Escrow Industry has provided opportunities to work with federally funded programs on the redevelopment of deteriorating areas of Phoenix, nonprofit groups in the purchase of housing to rehab for resale to 1st time home buyers and multifamily senior living communities.

Lisa’s focus is to create new business development opportunities in the different segments of real estate for Meridian Title and the Central IN Sales Team.

Education

  • Indiana University of South Bend

Volunteering

  • Elkhart Noon Kiwanis Group
  • Special Olympics
  • The Carmel Project Track and XC

Fun Facts

  • Born in Elkhart, IN
  • Favorite trip: Santa Fe, NM
  • Loves cooking and gardening
  • Favorite animal: Koala bear

"Life is tough but you’ve just got to get up and GO every day."

- Sam Paolillo (my father)

Christine Cotter
Commercial Account Manager

(574) 271-3777
(574) 271-3788 (fax)

Christine Cotter
with Meridian Title since 1999

Christine Cotter

Commercial Account Manager

(574) 271-3777
(574) 271-3788 (fax)
ccotter@meridiantitle.com

4440 Edison Lakes Parkway
Suite 100
Mishawaka, IN 46545

Christine currently serves as Commercial Account Manager for the North Central Indiana region, cultivating relationships with Meridian Title’s commercial lenders and brokers and creating new business opportunities for the company. She joined the company in 1999 as a member of the commercial settlement department, processing commercial real estate files and serving as a commercial closing agent. 

She is committed to providing her customers with the highest levels of customer service and often works closely to ensure a seamless and efficient real estate transaction and closing.

Education

  • John Adams High School

Volunteering

  • Ronald McDonald House Charities-Michiana – Co-Chair (Annual Dimples Golf Outing)
  • Business Development Corporation (board member)

Fun Facts

  • Born in South Bend, IN
  • Has two cats
  • Lived in Palm Springs, CA
  • Enjoys playing golf and cooking

"Life is too short."

Lauren Dunbar
Account Manager

574.286.0864

Lauren Dunbar
with Meridian Title since 2024

Lauren Dunbar

Account Manager

574.286.0864
lcdunbar@meridiantitle.com

4440 Edison Lakes Parkway
Suite 100
Mishawaka, IN 46545

Lauren is joining Meridian Title after a 10-year career in real estate. Lauren brings a wealth of experience and a passion for helping others to this new role. Lauren is married to Josh Higginbotham and together they have three children: Louisa, Jane, and Thomas. Their family also includes a beloved Golden Retriever, Homer.

Lauren’s journey in the real estate industry is deeply rooted in a family history of title, lending, and real estate businesses. She has always been passionate about educating and guiding clients, fostering collaboration, and solving problems as a team player.

When working with clients, Lauren prioritizes being an educator and guide, and ensuring that everyone feels like a valued member of the team. Her biggest goal is for clients and colleagues to feel heard and understood, creating a supportive and effective working environment.  

Education

  • University of Dayton

Fun Facts

  • Loves to travel
  • Lived in Miami
  • Enjoys camping and family time

"No act of kindness, no matter how small it is, is ever wasted." 

-Aesop

Jennifer Hoggatt
Account Manager

with Meridian Title since 2024

Jennifer Hoggatt

Account Manager


jhoggatt@meridiantitle.com

4440 Edison Lakes Parkway
Suite 100
Mishawaka, IN 46545

Nichole Jehl
Regional Sales Manager

(260) 490-1100
(260) 490-1130 (fax)

Nichole Jehl
with Meridian Title since 2020

Nichole Jehl

Regional Sales Manager

(260) 490-1100
(260) 490-1130 (fax)
njehl@meridiantitle.com

5375 E. Dupont Rd., Ste. 102
Fort Wayne, IN 46825

7131 West Jefferson Boulevard
Fort Wayne, IN 46804

6432 Georgetown North Boulevard
Fort Wayne, IN 46815

4440 Edison Lakes Parkway
Suite 100
Mishawaka, IN 46545

881 Parkway Avenue
Suite 300
Elkhart, IN 46516

202 S. Michigan Street
Suite 701
South Bend, IN 46601

607 W. Jefferson Street
Plymouth, IN 46563

4 W. Buffalo Street
New Buffalo, MI 49117

309 Broadway Street
Niles, MI 49120

103 N. Broadway
Cassopolis, MI 49031

107 Commercial Street
Dowagiac, MI 49047

69045 M-62
Suite 4
Edwardsburg, MI 49112

800 Ship Street
Suite 115
St. Joseph, MI 49085

612 N. Detroit Street
Warsaw, IN 46580

Connect with Nichole

In Nichole’s role as Regional Sales Manager, she focuses on driving revenue growth and building a high-performing sales team. Nichole demonstrates exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, and a commitment to achieving targets.

Nichole oversees our Northeast and North Central regions in Indiana and our Southwest Michigan region. She possesses a deep understanding of market trends, customer needs, and competitive landscapes, which allows her to adapt strategies to changing market conditions.

Nichole is committed to achieving new milestones and contributing to the success of Meridian Title as her journey in the sales industry continues.

Education

  • University of Saint Francis

Volunteering

  • Ducks Unlimited - Fundraising Volunteer
  • Upstate Alliance of REALTORS - Member
  • Upstate Alliance of REALTORS YPN - Member
  • REALTOR® Association of Central Indiana - Board Member

Fun Facts

  • Dog mom to Gus and Luna
  • National Park and hiking enthusiast
  • College basketball fan

 

 

 

"If you are the smartest person in the room, you are in the wrong room."

- Lorne Michaels

Susan Schricker
Senior Account Manager

(574) 271-3777
(574) 271-3788 (fax)

Susan Schricker
with Meridian Title since 2008

Susan Schricker

Senior Account Manager

(574) 271-3777
(574) 271-3788 (fax)
sschricker@meridiantitle.com

4440 Edison Lakes Parkway
Suite 100
Mishawaka, IN 46545

In her current role as an Account Manager, Susan works to maintain, strengthen, and grow relationships with current clients while also developing new partnerships and business opportunities for Meridian Title.

Early in her professional career, Susan spent several years of experience as a Loan Originator.

A well-respected member of the north-central Indiana sales team, Susan is involved in local real estate industry organizations, including the St. Joseph Valley Home Builders Association, Builders Association of Elkhart County, and the Michiana Chapter of the Indiana Mortgage Banker’s Association, where she is also a board member.

Education

  • Indiana University — BA

Fun Facts

  • Loves the color purple
  • Has two dogs
  • Favorite movie is To Kill a Mockingbird

Stephanie Whitaker
Senior Account Manager

(574) 271-3777
(574) 271-3788 (fax)

Stephanie Whitaker
with Meridian Title since 2006

Stephanie Whitaker

Senior Account Manager

(574) 271-3777
(574) 271-3788 (fax)
ssharpe@meridiantitle.com

4440 Edison Lakes Parkway
Suite 100
Mishawaka, IN 46545

Connect with Stephanie

Stephanie calls on real estate professionals and lenders in St. Joseph County, Indiana as well as a large portion of SW Michigan. She focuses on building relationships with customers, retaining, maintaining business as well as obtaining new business.

Before she took a sales position with Meridian Title in 2008, she was an escrow officer in the Mishawaka Office.

Currently she serves on the Governing board for the Women’s Council of Realtors. She also sits on the Community Outreach Committee and the Special Activities Committee for the Greater SB Mishawaka Association of Realtors.

Education

  • Ball State University

Volunteering

  • Northern Indiana Food Bank
  • Youth Services Bureau of St. Joseph County
  • Center for the Homeless
  • Habitat for Humanity
  • Ronald McDonald House Charities

Fun Facts

  • Born in South Bend, IN
  • Mother of 2 boys, Mick and Jude
  • Favorite vacation destination: Maui
  • Has 1 pet: Koda – Burnese Mountain Dog

“If your goals don’t scare you, they aren’t big enough.”