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Great American has a well diversified book of business including: refinances, purchases, REO’s, HUD’s, short sales, and commercial transactions. Great American understands that there is a family behind every file.

Customer service is the foundation of all great companies and we instill this in our knowledgeable and friendly staff. We are a title company that excels in an excellent overall closing experience. We have positioned ourselves in the real estate market as a leader in both efficiency and service and we look forward to serving you and your family for any and all of your real estate needs.

Jason Kiley

Owner

Jason Kiley

Owner

The Ohio State University Alum. Founded GATA February 2007. Resides in Galena. Favorite Charity: Make A Wish.

Brenda Gerschutz

Managing Partner

Brenda Gerschutz

Managing Partner

University of Toledo Alum. Joined GATA June 2013. Resides in Worthington. Favorite Charity: Hunt for Hope.

Karen Miller

Business Development

Karen Miller

Business Development

Joliet West High School Alum. Joined GATA October 2019. Resides in Dublin. Favorite Charity: American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

Betsy Ballinger

Business Development

Betsy Ballinger

Business Development

The Ohio State University Alum, Joined GATA September, 2022, Resides in Marion. Charity: Alzheimer’s Association

Whitney Fanello

Business Development /Sales

Whitney Fanello

Business Development /Sales

North Central State College Alum, Joined GATA September 2022, Resides in Mansfield, Ohio, Favorite Charity: PSI- Postpartum Support Interna

Jon Long

Director of Funding

Jon Long

Director of Funding

Bachelor’s degree, Wittenberg University When did you join GATA-month and year—always a fun question LOL originally I joined in June of 2014, but most recently September of this year so anything works for me for this part 😊 Resides in— Hilliard Fav Charity- Ronald McDonald House

Amanda Perry

Order Entry/Processing

Amanda Perry

Order Entry/Processing

Education: Univ of Kentucky Joined GATA: Feb 2020 Resides: New Albany Charity: EKG #8 Memorial Foundation

Katie Blickhan

Account Executive

Katie Blickhan

Account Executive

Education: Indiana University Joined GATA: Sep 2024 Resides: Worthington Charity: Reagan Michael White Fund

Mandy Thompson

Processor

Mandy Thompson

Processor

Johnston Monroe High School Alum. Resides in Fredericktown. Joined GATA in April 2014. Favorite Charity: American Heart Association.

Matt Buxton

Post Closing/Funding

Matt Buxton

Post Closing/Funding

Tiffin University Alum. Joined GATA February 2007. Resides in Columbus. Favorite Charity: Shriners Hospitals for Children.

Deanna Hails

Escrow Officer

Deanna Hails

Escrow Officer

Ohio University Alum. Resides in Pickerington. Joined GATA July 2017. Favorite Charity: Mission 22.

Misty Argo

Escrow Officer

Misty Argo

Escrow Officer

The Ohio State University Alum. Resides in Galena. Joined GATA May 2015. Favorite Charity: American Red Cross.

Gisela Watkinson

Escrow Officer

Gisela Watkinson

Escrow Officer

Westerville North High School Alum Resides in Cardington, OH Joined GATA in Jan 2020 Favorite Charity: Susan G Komen Foundation

Ashley Quintana

Escrow Officer

Ashley Quintana

Escrow Officer

Marion Technical College Alum. Joined GATA in June 2022. Resides in Marion. Favorite Charity: Hot Topic Foundation

Lisa Byler

Escrow Officer

Lisa Byler

Escrow Officer

Boardman High School/Mahoning County Joint Vocational School Adult Education Program Joined GATA: September 2025 Resides in: Dublin, Ohio Charity:Friends of Fido

Aubrey Edelblute

Escrow Officer

Aubrey Edelblute

Escrow Officer

Joined GATA: June 2024 Resides: Chesterville Ohio

Danielle Cavaner

Policy

Danielle Cavaner

Policy

Meadow Brook High School Alum. Resides in Westerville. Joined GATA in October 2017. Favorite Charity: Pediatrics for Cancer.

Amy Bivenour

Reception

Amy Bivenour

Reception

Northland High School Alum, Joined GATA June 2022, Resides in Lewis Center, Favorite Charity: Make a Wish