Executive Team

Meet The

Executive Management Team

Bill-Bergschneider
Division President

Michelle Johnson

I thrive on the endless opportunities to problem solve in the escrow industry, and enjoy finding solutions to benefit our clients.

Michelle Johnson

Executive Vice President of Escrow

Rainier Title Company

Ms. Johnson began her escrow career in 1992 as a receptionist for Imperial Pacific Escrow which later merged with Escrow Professionals of Washington.  She worked her way up through every position, learning everything about the escrow process from the ‘ground up’. 

Having become the Escrow Manager, she was recruited to The Escrow Group in 2001 to be their County Manager & Manager of Escrow Operations.  Her wish to become more familiar with the escrow process within a title company led her to accept the position of Assistant Escrow Manager & Senior Escrow Closer for CW Title in 2010, then Senior Escrow Closer at First American Title in 2014.​

Ms. Johnson thrives on the endless opportunities to problem solve
in the escrow industry, and enjoys finding solutions to benefit our clients.

Ms. Johnson has lived in Washington her entire life and currently resides in Bothell with her teenage daughter.

As of 2015 Ms. Johnson facilitated the merger of Escrow Professionals of Washington into Rainier Title and has operated as Executive Vice President of Escrow for Rainier Title since then, with branches located in the King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties of Washington State.  She is licensed as a Washington state Limited Practice Officer and Notary Public.

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About Michelle
Executive Vice President of Title

Mike McCarthy

Customer Service has always been a number one passion of mine over 24 years I have been in the Title Insurance Industry.

Mike McCarthy

Executive Vice President of Operations

Rainier Title Company

Customer Service has always been a number one passion of mine over 24 years I have been in the Title Insurance Industry.

Having worked as almost every level of the business from recording your documents, to teaching you clock hour classes, I am very well-equipped to help you succeed and grow in your business. I will always use every tool available to make sure we get your questions answered and problems solved.

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About Mike
Executive Vice President of Escrow

Michelle Keck-Smith

I enjoy problem solving, thinking outside the box and exploring all possible options when dealing with challenging transactions.

Michelle Keck-Smith

Executive Vice President of Escrow

Rainier Title Company

Michelle has always had a passion for encouraging people to be the best version of themselves. She began her escrow career in 1998 and has worked in nearly all facets within the industry. From starting as an Escrow Assistant, to Legal Assistant, Sales and Marketing, Limited Practice Officer, starting her own Real Estate School to Branch Manager, Michelle is extremely excited to step into her role as Executive Vice President of Escrow and continue to create, lead and encourage those around her. She believes that creating a positive work environment, efficient processes, ongoing staff training and collaborative teamwork greatly impacts and positively improves the customer experience.

Michelle grew up in a small farm town in Southwest Washington and learned the importance of hard work and compassion at an early age. One of her very first jobs was helping to open a Therapeutic Horseback Riding center. To witness the positive changes, along with the health benefits and confidence gained, she experienced firsthand the importance of positive leadership and focusing on ones abilities rather than their setbacks. Having been raised by a legally blind mother, Michelle was taught inclusiveness, diversity and to never limit yourself or those around you. A unique fact about Michelle is that she was the 1994-1995 Grays Harbor County Dairy Princess and traveled throughout the State of Washington educating people on the health benefits of dairy. Most weekends, she can be found on the lacrosse field cheering on her youngest son, spending time with her husband, grown sons and adorable grandson.

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About Michelle
Sales Director

Julie Tangermann

Julie Tangermann

Sales Director

Rainier Title Company

With over twenty years of dedicated service in the title and escrow industry, coupled with a successful tenure as a Realtor, Julie brings a wealth of experience to her role as Sales Director at Rainier Title. Her arrival marks a valuable addition to our team.

Julie's passion lies in forging meaningful connections, networking, and employing consultative sales approaches to empower others. Armed with a deep understanding of business development strategies, she imparts invaluable insights to the teams under her guidance and the clients she serves. Julie's expertise encompasses the intricacies of the sales cycle, sales leadership, and fostering accountability among her peers. She finds immense satisfaction in mentoring and nurturing talent, driving growth, and identifying innovative solutions to challenges.

Having earned widespread respect in the real estate industry, Julie is recognized as a natural leader who consistently delivers value in every endeavor. Outside of work, she relishes moments spent exploring the scenic trails of North Bend, cherishing quality time with her daughter, engaging in volunteer work, pursuing continuous learning, diving into captivating reads, or simply unwinding with friends around her fire-pit.

Julie's blend of professional acumen, leadership prowess, and genuine passion for serving others make her an invaluable asset to Rainier Title and a driving force behind our continued success.

Julie M. Tangermann

425.516.3447

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Rainier Title
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