Wendy ethen, ESQ.

President & Visionary

Miss Positivity

Wendy is the president and visionary of Guaranty Commercial Title as well as an attorney and a Certified Real Property Law Specialist. Wendy launched the company in 2004 with a desire to run a title firm that demanded more from its team of professionals. Since its beginnings, she has worked tirelessly to develop Minneapolis’ premier title firm and provide thoughtful, personalized solutions to Guaranty Commercial’s amazing clients. She has built a team where all attorneys are closers, closers are engaged from the start and the process from the beginning to the end of a transaction is relationship driven.

Kristy Lieblein, ESQ.

 Senior Vice President

GCT Row Captain

 As Senior Vice President, Kristy helps lead the GuaranTEAM’s internal operations and overall strategy.  She works closely with team members to ensure we are doing our best to meet our clients’ needs during the entirety of the transaction. As Integrator, Kristy also ensures internal communications flow between our departments and that our processes are relevant, effective, and efficient.  As a member of our Leadership Team, she keeps us rowing in the same direction by making sure we are on track to reach all our short term and long-term goals and holds us accountable to our weekly company performance metrics. 

Cindy Flynn

SVP People & Operations

Guaranty’s Dr. Phil

Cindy is the GuaranTEAM SVP People & Operations, leading our Human Resources department and daily operations. She loves that Guaranty is a Traction-run company with a work culture built around our core values. Cindy’s past experience in Operations, Mortgage, and Management give her the keen ability to help guide the strategic mission of the GuaranTEAM while maintaining and elevating the infectious culture at Guaranty. 

Beth Sheehan, ESQ.

VP Examination & Underwriting

Nature Lover

Beth is an examiner and underwriter for Guaranty Commercial. Our customers benefit from her expertise and knowledge as a Minnesota Real Property Specialist and former practicing real estate attorney. In her role, Beth strives to provide our clients with practical title solutions and guides our closing team with daily underwriting advice and counsel. As an examiner, Beth works with Guaranty’s closing team to ensure all title concerns are identified and resolved.

Kathleen Geherin

VP Sales National Account Manager

Relationship Master

Kathleen focuses on business development, connecting with market segments to highlight the Guaranty Commercial team and our strong reputation in the marketplace. She loves that the GuaranTEAM shares her passion for the commercial real estate industry and delivering exceptional client experiences. She is also a proud member of MNCREW. Not a Minnesota native, Kathleen has come to appreciate the green spaces and outdoor activities the state has to offer. 

Diane Johnson

VP Disbursing

Master Plate Spinner

Diane manages our construction disbursing services, including reviewing draw requests and disbursing draws, lien waiver audits, equity audits, and more! Diane brings three decades of experience in commercial real estate construction, property management, development and finance to the team. As a former CPA, she was the Chief Financial Officer at a national development firm. She loves working at Guaranty Commercial because of the company’s Resourceful and Solutions Oriented approach.

Amy Young, MBA

VP of Strategic Initiatives

Strategic Navigator

Amy is a strategic thought leader with over two decades of experience in nearly every role in the title industry. As our VP of Strategic Initiatives, she is the liaison between the GuaranTEAM and our technology partners. Her main goal is to optimize our software systems and maximize efficiency in our internal processes. Amy is passionate about working for an EOS-run company and believes Guaranty Commercial’s knowledge and expertise in the most challenging commercial projects, particularly affordable housing, makes us stand out. 

Matthew Foli, ESQ.

Senior Examiner & Counsel

Wellness Guru

Matthew is a key member of our exam team with decades of legal and title experience with a special focus on Torrens property. If you have a Torrens problem, Matthew can probably tell you the answer. In his examination, he focuses on highlighting solutions to title defects that help our clients clear the way to closing. Matthew also is the GuaranTEAM’s resident yoga instructor and loves to bring his passion for wellness into the workplace. The next time you talk to Matthew ask him how he ends all GuaranTEAM meetings with two claps and a [fill in the blank]!

Julie Givens

Commercial Post-Closing Officer

Private Eye Givens

Julie plays a key role in our transactions by preparing and sending insurance policies to the owner and lender, along with recorded documents to put a final stamp on each project. She loves working at a boutique title company because its size allows us to work together more closely and efficiently for our customers. A favorite project has been the East Town Apartments, which has helped people obtain affordable housing. Julie has nearly thirty years of experience in the commercial and residential arenas of title insurance. 

Jeanne Pommier

Commercial Closing & Recording Officer

Dancing Queen

Jeanne brings over 50 years of experience in the title industry to Guaranty. Her roles within the title industry have spanned from Escrow Closer to Recording Officer, which makes her an expert resource for GuaranTEAM members and our clients in the various areas of title. Jeanne loves being part of a small and nimble team that works together to create rewarding relationships with our clients. 

Chris Ann Schneider

Disbursing Officer

Dog Momma Extraordinaire

Chris has been working in the real estate construction industry for over 30 years in various accounting positions ranging from Senior Accountant to Controller. Her experience in this industry has given her an in-depth understanding of complicated commercial construction, residential construction and specialty construction contracting transactions.

Pam Lienemann

Assistant Closer

K-9 Wrangler

Pam joined Guaranty Commercial Title in 2021. She enjoys the fact that each commercial closing is unique and views every file as an intricate challenge just waiting to be solved. She values her GuaranTEAM colleagues, and how we all work together to customize the closing experience for our clients. To her, the knowledge base at Guaranty Commercial Title is unmatched. 

John Meyer, Esq.

Commercial Attorney Closer

Resident Tank Driver

John focuses on coordinating and completing real estate closings, using his legal expertise and managing each file like his own. He loves the satisfaction of seeing the GuaranTEAM’s work impact the local community and the economy. John is the Vice President of the Metro Independent Business Alliance and the President of the Rotary Club of Minnesota Veterans and often works with Veteran causes in our broader community. 

Sue Gliva

Controller

Number Ninja

Sue manages Guaranty Commercial’s financial activity. As a former business owner and certified CPA, she brings decades of leadership and experience to the role. Sue loves the camaraderie among her teammates, and says our competitive advantage is that we provide the extra service and details necessary to deliver an outstanding client experience. Sue serves her local community as an elected City Council member and a former local school board member. 

Molly Breunig

Disbursing Agent

Spreadsheet Slayer

Molly focuses on the review and disbursement of funds for Guaranty Commercial. She loves being part of an all woman disbursing team that cares deeply about their clients. The GuaranTEAM’s “no problem is too hard to solve” mentality and willingness to dig in and come up with creative solutions for our clients is what makes us stand out, according to Molly. She enjoys giving back to the community through her work and by volunteering as a youth sports coach, making an impact on kids who may not have positive role models or stability in their lives. 

Jen Godbout

Commercial Closer

High Maintenance Specialist

As one of our closers, Jen works directly with borrowers, buyers and sellers to close their commercial real estate transactions. Jen is always willing to go the extra mile to get a deal across the finish line. Having been in the title industry for over 15 years, she knows what it takes! She thrives off the GuaranTEAM’s can-do attitude and team mentality. Jen loves living in Minnesota as much as she enjoys working here. 

Tiffany Johnson

Disbursing Officer

The Wisconsonite

As part of our disbursing team, Tiffany reviews monthly construction draws and supporting documentation from owners, developers, and contractors to ensure loan and equity funds are disbursed promptly. She approaches every file with care and close attention to detail. Tiffany loves being part of a successful woman-owned and operated company and believes no deal is too big or too complex for the GuaranTEAM to handle.

Sandi Pink

Commercial Assistant Closer

The Real Housewife of GCT

Sandi brings over 25 years of title experience to her role as an Assistant Closer. Sandi appreciates that Guaranty Commercial Title is a small, nimble company with big aspirations, and she feels that her values and goals are aligned. When it comes to the community, Minneapolis sports games are where it’s at! Sandi loves attending Timberwolves and Twins games. She is also a big supporter of the Minnesota charity foundation, Feed My Starving Children. 

Meghan Osborne

Commercial Assistant Closer

Herder of all the Cats

Meghan is an Assistant Closer and joins us with over 17 years of title experience. She has seen thousands of closings and works with our closers to anticipate and remove barriers to closing. Meghan believes that our Core Values along with the knowledgeable, dedicated and talented people on the GuaranTEAM are what make us stand out in the commercial real estate industry.

Tina Kelly

Disbursing Agent

Mrs. Crafty

As a disbursing agent on the GuaranTEAM, Tina focuses on reviewing and entering financial draws for all of our projects. She drafts checks and lien waivers and releases checks and wires once we have bank approval. Tina comes to Guaranty Commercial with over 20 years of experience in various roles within the industry. She started her career at a residential title company before transitioning to a development company and eventually moving to the banking side of things as a mortgage closer. 

Amanda Dale

Office Administrator

Aquaholic

As Office Administrator, Amanda is the first face our clients see when they walk through our doors. Not only does she greet our customers and make them feel welcome, but she also provides in-office support to all members of the GuaranTEAM. Amanda shows up to the office each day with a positive, can-do attitude. 

Jen Sadler

Commercial Assistant Closer

Chaos Coordinator

As an Assistant Closer on the GuaranTEAM, Jen works side-by-side with our closers to bring complex transactions across the finish line. She utilizes a variety of skills she’s learned from over 20 years of experience in the commercial real estate industry. Jen loves that Guaranty Commercial has created a dedicated, team-based environment and that we are highly respected within the industry, saying that our combined knowledge in complex, sophisticated commercial transactions is what sets us apart. 

Sandra Livers

Commercial Assistant Closer

Sun Seeking Traveler

Sandra is an Assistant Closer who brings over 12 years of experience in commercial title to our team. Throughout her title career, she has held various positions, including sales associate, escrow assistant, title coordinator, examiner and underwriting assistant. Sandra values Guaranty Commercial’s positive work environment and a strong desire to make clients happy. Everyone on the team truly enjoys helping each other and focuses on providing a high level of customer service.