MEET OUR SHERMAN OAKS TEAM

It was nearly 38 years ago, when fate intervened, placing Marcine Kline into the profession where she would establish herself as one of the escrow industry’s leading professionals.  Attending college and wanting to work full-time, she applied for a position at an escrow company only to lose out to another applicant.  When that person proved to be a no-show, Marcine got the call, and so it began…

“The work just seemed so relatable to me,” Marcine says.  She got her feet wet with independent escrow companies, and in 1986, the age of Reaganomics and new tax codes, opened her own firm  It didn’t take long for Marcine to champion the demands of the day and by setting her drive and strong work ethic in place, she was able to pay off her business’ debt within that same year.  “I’ve always had a strong work ethic, which is one of the things that drew me to Glen Oaks Escrow. It’s a big team with an infrastructure that leads with heart, this is important to me.”

As Branch Manager of the Sherman Oaks office, Marcine is responsible for the teaching, training and education of the staff in addition to recruiting escrow professionals.  She has served the San Fernando Valley for more than 30 years and is a full-service escrow officer specializing in Probate, Trust Sales, Conservatorship and both court and independent administration of Estate Act transactions.

Outside of the office, Marcine is an avid traveler, voracious reader and social butterfly.  There’s nothing she likes more than heading out with her husband to entertain friends, many of whom started out as her clients.

Carmen Alvarado was studying at Cal State Northridge for a career in psychology when she got the opportunity to work as a receptionist in an escrow company.  It didn’t take long for the real estate bug to bite.  Twelve years and a Psychology Bachelor’s later, Carmen is channeling her desire to help people, not as a psychologist, but as an Escrow Officer at Glen Oaks Escrow.

“I like to make people happy and love working in escrow,” Carmen shared. “For families and newlyweds purchasing their first home, you want to make it the best possible experience.” She joined Glen Oaks Escrow alongside Marcine Kline with whom she has worked her entire career.  “We have a great relationship, and I love the management team here at Glen Oaks Escrow. The family-like atmosphere, the supportive team, the paperless environment — it’s all very welcoming and professional.” Carmen handles a variety of escrow transactions and is bilingual in Spanish and English.

Outside of the office, Carmen enjoys going to the theater, and as newlywed herself, spends as much quality time as possible with her husband and son and their Old English Bulldog.

Lauren is a member of the Southland Regional Association of Realtors in the valley and serves on the Young Real Estate Professionals Board as well as the Commercial Investment Committee.  She is also the Director of Membership for the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals, and a member of Women’s Council of Realtors and the Asian Real Estate Association.  She is very involved with her community and makes sure to bring awareness to the public about the services Glen Oaks Escrow provides.

“This organization is a rare find in the escrow community because of the leadership’s dedication to innovation and delivering the highest levels of customer service. Connecting with real estate professionals and providing them with this valuable information is immensely gratifying.”

Chris Karas is a Regional Escrow Operations Manager at Pango Group and brings a wealth of passion and experience to his role. 

With a background in financial services and business relationship management, he works diligently to empower his team, while ensuring that all aspects of the transaction run smoothly to exceed client expectations. 

In addition, Chris possesses impeccable problem-solving skills, which allows him to continuously figure out solutions to often complex situations, assist his team in doing the same, and build even stronger internal and external relationships.  

In his previous role, Chris was awarded the Citizens of Excellence Award, which was given to the top 5% of employees within the company. This recognition only further illustrates his ability to successfully build relationships and support the Pango Group’s mission, vision, and values. 

When Chris isn’t working, he enjoys hiking, camping, golfing, and traveling to new places. 

Outside of the office, Marcine is an avid traveler, voracious reader and social butterfly.  There’s nothing she likes more than heading out with her husband to entertain friends, many of whom started out as her clients.