CCTN Principals

CalCounties Title Nation (formerly California Counties Title Company) is your one-stop shop for diverse and cutting-edge title services! Building on our rich tradition of excellence, conservative, common sense underwriting, and dedication to personal service, we have recently expanded our services to include national coordination and settlement services.

Dennis R. Duffy, President

In 1979, Mr., Duffy moved to SAFECO Title Insurance Company as marketing Manager and developed a nationwide network of 21 title entities throughout the US. In 1980, Mr. Duffy and two partners acquired American Title Company (now known as North American Title Company) from SAFECO. As President of American Title Mr. Duffy grew the company to become the largest title agency in the USA serving 10 counties in California.

After selling the company in 1986 Mr. Duffy remained as a consultant until 1992, after which he consulted for several title companies on management and marketing. In 1998 Mr. Duffy joined Fidelity National Financial (FNF) as Executive Vice President and COO of California and Arizona operations. He ended his time with FNF after successfully assisting them with going public under the American Title umbrella with ANFI, its holding company.

Mr. Duffy worked briefly with the Mercury Companies and Old Republic Title before purchasing California Counties Title Company and co-founding TEAM Nation Holding Corporation. Mr. Duffy holds a Masters of Business Degree from California Western University.

 
Norman Francis

Raised in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Norm Francis graduated 1974 from Florida Atlantic University receiving an Associate of Arts Degree in Business.

Beginning his career in the Banking Field, Wholesale Lending Division, as Vice President of a Major Banking Institution (Sun Bank). Serving as an active member and officer of The Board of Bankers Association.

Relocating to Southern California in the 1980’s, Norm continued his career in the Title industry. Now in his 28th year of service to the industry, his experience has encompassed a wide range of Title Company’s and philosophy’s which has allowed him the opportunity to spend a quality amount of time building a successful personal tenure in sales and sales management. He takes special pride in teaching any Sales Associate to learn, therefore, propelling themselves into rewarding careers in the Title Industry.

Currently, Norm Francis is a Director/Partner of California Counties Title Company and CEO and President of Vision Management Solutions, LLC in Pasadena, California.
 
 
Janis Okerlund, Esq., EVP
Ms. Okerlund began her career in the real estate industry at First American Title in Santa Ana, California, where she performed national title operations. While finishing her law degree at Western State University, College of Law, Ms. Okerlund became proficient at managing and underwriting complex subdivision and commercial development transactions and was quickly snapped up by Fidelity National Title (FNF) upon her matriculation.

At FNF, Ms. Okerlund was instrumental in the growth of the Major Accounts Division into one of the most profitable specialized division in the entire FNF family. Her entrepreneurial spirit and drive for continued growth led her to the Mercury Companies, as Assistant County Manager for the Investors Title brand in Orange County, and to Old Republic Title before she partnered with three industry veterans to found TEAM and to acquire California Counties Title Company.

Ms. Okerlund was admitted to the State Bar of California in 2001 and is a licensed attorney.

 
Daniel J. Duffy, EVP
Daniel J Duffy began his financial related career working for Wells Fargo as a clerk following his high school graduation. While attending CSUF, Dan worked through the branch system at Wells Fargo Bank and eventually moved to a Credit Union after completing his Bachelors of Fine Arts Degree.

At the credit union Daniel worked in the commercial lending division in underwriting and sales. Choosing to enter into the title company arena, Daniel moved to American Tile Company and managed a national notary signing company now owned by FNF. Daniel followed the opportunity to get into the core title business by establishing the operations of Stewart Title’s Major Accounts Division in Anaheim Hills CA.

During his management, Stewart Major Accounts was recognized as one of only a few division for it’s innovation as a technology leader for the Stewart companies. Daniel was recruited and established the Orange County operation for Investors Title Company as the County Manager.

In May of 2007 Daniel purchased California Counties Title Company with 3 partners and co-founded TEAM Nation Holding Corporation where he provides management oversight for title and accounting operations for the company and its managed companies.