Scott Akerley is president and co-founder of American Trust Escrow. His vision and unique management skills has grown American Trust Escrow from a staff of 3 to nearly 75. Scott Akerley credits the high-energy level of his exceptional staff for the company's success.

Throughout his career, Scott has been active in his community, working on behalf of Christmas Can Tree, Special Olympics, New Horizons and United Way. He also is the President of the Glendale Chamber of Commerce, and proudly serves on the board of the Glendale College Foundation.

Between commitments, Scott devotes his time to his lovely wife Cari and their three beautiful children Amanda, Ryan, and Tyler.

scott@americantrustescrow.com

Jeff Russell began his executive career with a high-tech international company 17 years ago. For the past 5 years Jeff has been one of the principal executives of American Trust Escrow. American Trust Escrow's humble beginnings started in a 300 square foot storage closet that is coincidentally in the same building that now houses the flagship and corporate office.

Jeff attributes American Trust Escrow's success to having the right people and atmosphere that will create an environment for people to grow. "We try to hire the right people and get out of their way."

Jeff is a sitting board member of the Los Angeles Escrow Association. He currently resides in the Los Angeles area with his wife of 13 years and their 8-year-old daughter.

jrussell@americantrustescrow.com

Jackii Backstrom joined American Trust Escrow in 2001 as manager of our corporate office on Sunset Blvd. Two years later,  she assumed the role of auditor/consultant for the complete network of American Trust Escrow offices. Jackii gained most of her escrow expertise as an escrow officer and manager with Bank of America both in Southern and Northern California offices. After more than 20 years with Bank of America, Jackii left her Vice President position to co-found Glen Oaks Escrow in Glendale, California for several more years. The sale of Glen Oaks Escrow brought Jackii a short retirement, however, the escrow business pulled her back and A.T.E. is most grateful to have her experience and expertise to rely on.

jbackstrom@americantrustescrow.com