Meet Our Team

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Dawson

Bodyguard/Food Inspector

T. Alan Ceshker

T. Alan Ceshker

Attorney

A fifth generation Texan, Alan settled in Austin in 1995. Initially representing clients in civil litigation after graduating the University of Texas Law School in 1991, Alan expanded his services for his clients by opening a title office in 2003. Since then, the Ceshker Group has grown to be a full-service title office serving all of Texas.

Jesseca Aregger

Jesseca Aregger

Director of Operations

Jesseca was born and raised in Oregon until she got a wild hair and decided to move to Texas in 2009. She was rescued from bartending by Alan and began with the Ceshker Group in 2011. Jesseca has advanced with the company over the years to Director of Operations. In Jesseca’s spare time she enjoys travelling, playing sports, all things outdoors and updating her recently purchased home.

Misha Kubena

Misha Ceshker

Branch manager / Escrow officer

Austin

Misha has extensive paralegal experience dating back to … a while back. Previously focusing on supporting attorneys in civil litigation regarding real estate legal disputes. She made the natural migration over to escrow officer in 2012 as an extension of legal and title services for developers. Misha joined Ceshker Group in 2012 and now runs the Austin office. Misha enjoys spending time with her family and pup, relaxing at the lake and traveling. Just kidding, escrow officers work.

Doyla Burrell

Doyla Burrell

Branch manager / Escrow officer

Buda

Doyla moved to Austin in 1993 with her husband. She initially worked in real estate and moved to title in 1996. She has worked with numerous agencies and attorneys and has amassed the broadest and deepest knowledge of title insurance as anyone in the field. Doyla has managed and grown title departments for the largest title agencies from the ground up. She joined the Ceshker Group to help grow and found another agency. Doyla consistently runs half marathons all over the nation.

Katherine Witt

Katherine Anise

Branch manager / Escrow officer

Dallas

Her hopes of being a career astronaut dashed, Katherine joined the real estate industry at an early age. She has spent 20+ years in mortgage and title. She has extensive experience in complex transactions. Katherine runs the Dallas office for the Ceshker Group. When she can escape the office, Katherine enjoys spending time with her family, reading, and engaging in shenanigans.

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Stacey Coleman

Escrow Officer

Austin

Born and bred Austinite with a passion for unraveling mysteries. From a young age, she dreamt of hunting down serial killers, but when the path to the FBI proved elusive she landed in the title industry during the era of "fax for funding". For 28 years she navigated the waters of the "normal" residential resale sector, gaining invaluable experience and expertise until she ventured into the world of Creative Finance. When she's not working the intricacies of closing transactions, Stacey finds solace in the simple joys of life by cherishing moments with her pets and grandbaby.

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Alicia Pollard

Jr. Escrow Officer

Austin

Meet Alicia Pollard, an Austin maven weaving dreams into deeds as an escrow virtuoso for over 6 years. A San Antonio native turned Austinite for now over a decade, she not only seals deals but also stamps her mark in the real estate community. Alicia is an advocate for community harmony and serves as a pillar of support uplifting the real estate community. Off the desk, catch her supporting local musicians, unleashing her Longhorn spirit at University of Texas sporting events, and taking in all that Lake Travis has to offer.

Maisie Dickerson

Maisie Dickerson

Sr. Escrow Assistant

Austin

Maisie was born and raised in Texas and has lived in Austin for over 30 years. She has a significant background in general contracting work and recently joined the Ceshker Group to help the Austin office as an escrow assistant. Maisie loves helping others and relaxing and spending time with family in her free time.

Corey Sorensen

Corey Sorensen

Sr. Escrow Assistant

Austin

Corey was born and raised in upstate New York. She spent a good amount of time living in Manhattan before making a cross-country move to San Francisco, CA, where she spent 12 years. Corey moved to Austin in 2005 with a goal of raising her sons in {what was then] a small yet dynamic city. Corey joined Ceshker Group in September 2021 and loves her new career in real estate title. She enjoys all things "Austin," from being outdoors and going to Alamo Drafthouse, to all of the great food Austin has to offer.

Melissa McCullough

Melissa McCullough

Sr. Escrow Assistant

Buda

Melissa has been in the title industry for 3 years starting as a receptionist and quickly working her way to escrow support and now Escrow Assistant. She recently joined the Ceshker Group and supports Doyla Burrell in our Buda office. Melissa is the proud mom of two College kids. Gig ‘em! Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with friends and family.

Sarah Henkel

Sarah Henkel

Jr. Escrow Assistant

Dallas

Sarah has worked in bookkeeping and office management for many years and was recently persuaded to join the Dallas team. She has a degree in Science, but now works with numbers and papers. Life comes at you fast. She loves spending time with her family and making candles that look like delicious desserts in her spare time. She enjoys weightlifting, music, and the outdoors.

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Samantha Waxgiser

Jr. Escrow Assistant

Samantha was born and raised in New Jersey. She went to college in North Carolina and went back home to NJ after school. She was ready for a change and decided to move out to Austin with her fiancé. She has been in Austin for 3 years now and loves it. In her free time she enjoys spending time with friends, family and her dog Moose. She loves exploring the outdoors and all Austin has to offer!

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Talan Ceshker

Jr. Escrow Assistant

A sixth generation Texan, Talan was raised in Austin. He began his working career in construction sales, and has worked on and off in law and title work for over 5 years. He enjoys outdoor exercise, sports, and reading.

Jaden Ceshker

Jaden Ceshker

Jr. Escrow Assistant

Austin

Jaden is a sixth-generation Texan and currently attends The University of Texas studying education and business. She will attend law school after graduation and pursue a career in real estate and title work. Surprisingly, at this age, she has already worked on and off in law and title work for over 9 years. Jaden enjoys friends, travel and lake activities in her free time.

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Sedona Aziz

Receptionist

Austin

Sedona was born and raised in Austin, Texas. She began her working career in sales, but recently transferred to title work. In her free time she enjoys spending time with friends, family, and anything outdoors with a great adventure!

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Stacye Blake

Director of Marketing

Austin

Stacye was raised in Kingwood, Texas then went on to Sam Houston State University where she graduated with a Business & Marketing Degree. Stacye jumped into the Austin Real Estate Market and opened Landmark Home Warranty in 2009. After 12 years growing the home warranty business, she facilitated the opening of two title companies and feels blessed to now be part of the Ceshker Group. When Stacye is not working, she enjoys her time with family down at the coast and catching fish in the Corpus Christi Bay. She won't let you forget the fish fry afterwards!!

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John Daetwyler

John received his J.D. from the University of Texas School of Law in 2005. Since law school, John has owned numerous businesses in Texas as well as being the C.O.O. and general counsel for a financial education nonprofit. John specializes in entity formation, business consulting, assisting real estate investors in various legal needs and enjoys helping clients “break ground” on their new businesses. John is “boots on the ground” for the San Antonio office. He enjoys spending time with his wife, three kids, pack of rescued dogs.

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Mark T. Sessums

Mark is a fifth generation Texas that has been in the Austin area since 1995. Mark attended St. Mary’s University for Law School and has been licensed since 2015. Mark has touched a variety of areas in the law but keeps coming home to real estate. Prior to his legal practice Mark's professional background includes jobs in tech as a Network Engineer, a Real Estate Broker, and a College Finance Professor. In his free time, he enjoys friends, family, travel, and scuba diving.