Meet the Trans-National Escrow Team

Marlene Schell
Marlene Schell began working at Trans-National Escrow in 1978 and became the owner in 1982. She is a Certified Escrow Officer and has hands on management experience for over 35 years. Her expertise consists of short sales, residential resales, 1031 exchanges, for sale by owner escrows and properties involved in litigation. Her enthusiasm and dedication to her career have created a congenial office atmosphere and she has been able to sustain exceptional enduring relationships with her clients.

Marlene resides in Huntington Beach with her husband Ted. She enjoys spending time with her grandchildren, experimenting with new types of cooking and traveling whenever she gets the chance.

Diana Wood
Diana Wood joined Trans-National Escrow in 1990 and has been an Escrow Officer since 1993. She presently handles refinance escrows, residential resales, short sales and 1031 exchanges. She believes it is essential for an Escrow Officer to be pro-active throughout the entire transaction, thus saving her clients from making those extra phone calls requesting an update. Diana believes it is how you communicate with your client and their clients that make the difference between a smooth and enjoyable transaction, versus a tense and frustrating escrow. Her excellent customer service skills and attention to detail has led to many satisfied clients.

Diana graduated from the University of Southern California and received her B.A. in Communications. In her spare time Diana enjoys exercising, traveling, spending time with her family and friends and doing volunteering within her community.