Whatcom Land Title Co. began 2022 with some major promotions, including Bill Ronhaar to CEO and Mark Dethlefs to president. Ronhaar, previously president, joined Whatcom Land Title in 2014. He has been named a National Title Professional by the American Land Title Association and Washington Title Professional by the Washington Land Title Association. Ronhaar is a three-time past president of the Washington Land Title Association.

“Bill brings an in-depth understanding of the title industry and a wide breadth of experience to the position of CEO,” said Colleen Baldwin, owner and the previous CEO. Baldwin will continue to be active at Whatcom Land Title, supporting client relationships, its company culture and strategic direction. Baldwin celebrated her 35th anniversary with Whatcom Land Title in 2021.

Dethlefs, a Western Washington University graduate, will celebrate his 30th anniversary with Whatcom Land Title this summer. He has steadily risen through the ranks of the company after starting as a copy/delivery clerk. Dethlefs also has served on Whatcom Land Title’s board of directors the last four years.

Other significant promotions at Whatcom Land Title include: Jensen Salisbury, Chief Title Underwriter, who will oversee the recording, policies and support departments; David Paulette, Title Department Manager, supervising title officers, examiners and clerks; and Beverly Ott, Director of Client Services, who now oversees the reception and delivery teams in addition to her previous management of the marketing team.

Deanna Handley and Lisa Salisbury, Escrow Department Co-Managers, continue to manage all aspects of the escrow department in all Whatcom Land Title branches.

Whatcom Land Title Co. offers title insurance and escrow services. It has been locally owned since its launch in 1982 and has branches in Bellingham (2011 Young St.), Blaine (8105 Birch Bay Square St.) and Lynden (507 Front St.). Whatcom Land Title Co. rose 13 spots to No. 70 in the Top 100 Private-Owned Companies in Whatcom County for 2020.

To ensure the safety of staff and clients while operating during the coronavirus pandemic, please call (360) 676-8484 to make an appointment.