Management Group

Canyon Anderson

Canyon Anderson has served as president and general counsel for Backman Title Services since 1988. He also serves as chairman of the board of directors. After graduating from the University of Utah, Canyon continued his education at the University of Tulsa College of Law where he graduated in 1985. In addition to his responsibilities at Backman, Canyon also served as a member and chair of the Title and Escrow Commission for the Utah Insurance Department from 2007 to 2011.

Paul Newton

Paul Newton joined Backman Title Services in 1992 and currently serves as counsel and as an Executive Vice-President. After graduating from the University of Utah in Finance, Paul continued his education at the University of Tulsa College of Law where he graduated in 1984. Paul has served as President of the Utah Land Title Association and remains an active member in it. Presently, he manages our foreclosure department and our Murray escrow branch as well as providing underwriting counsel for Backman and other real estate professionals.

Jim Crockatt

Jim Crockatt has been with Backman Title Services since 1987 and currently works as an escrow officer and Executive Vice-President. In addition to those duties Jim also currently manages an escrow branch. Decades of experience have made Jim a valued resource for both residential and commercial closings. Prior to his career in escrow, Jim graduated from the University of Utah.

Patrick Mullaly

Patrick Mullaly started with Backman Title Services on August 15, 1979 and has since served in nearly every capacity including courier, Title Plant Manager, Escrow Officer, Branch Manager and Vice President. Patrick uses the knowledge and experience that he has gained to serve Backman as the Human Resource Director, he also continues his role as an Owner and Corporate Secretary.

Brett Simpson

Brett Simpson is the Chief Financial Officer and Manager of Information Systems. Brett has worked at Backman Title since 1989 and in addition to his escrow license he is a licensed resident producer in several other insurance lines. He graduated from the University of Utah with a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics. Brett is a board member and he manages to keep Backman Title running at peak efficiency integrating new technology and keeping staff up to date.

Tracy Dye

Tracy Dye has worked in title and escrow marketing and sales since 1987 and with Backman Title Services since 1991. Tracy is a valuable member of the management committee for Backman Title Services. Tracy is a model of both integrity and consistency and he continues overseeing sales activities for the company. Tracy has developed many key relationships with several groups including the Salt Lake Board of Realtors® and the Women's Council of Realtors® and continues to maintain relationships with numerous clients.

Timothy C. Grubb

Timothy C. Grubb has been at Backman Title Services since 1985 and currently manages our Downtown Salt Lake City, Utah branch and works as a commercial escrow officer. Tim graduated from the University of Utah and is an executive committee member for the Utah Land Title Association. Tim is licensed in both Title and Escrow and is a member of the management committee of Backman Title Services. Prior to working in escrow, Tim worked as a title plant manager. Tim has also served as a member of the South Weber City Council and Planning Commission.

Carma J. Molyneux

Carma J. Molyneux began working with Backman Title Services in 1989 after beginning her career in the title profession in 1973. Carma is a member of the board for Backman Title Services and she has also served on numerous real estate, mortgage, community, educational and charity committees.

Bill Feveryear

Bill Feveryear has worked in the title business since 1993 and currently works as the manager at the Orem, Utah branch of Backman Title Services. Bill graduated from the University of Utah and began working at Backman Title in March of 1996. Bill is licensed in both title and escrow and has worked in multiple counties as a title searcher and examiner. Currently Bill works as an escrow officer with experience in residential and commercial transactions and as a member of the management committee.

Jennifer P. Hyatt

Jennifer P. Hyatt has worked in the title industry since 1994 and joined Backman Title Services in 1999. Jenny currently works as and escrow officer and the manager for the Layton, Utah branch and she serves as a member of the management committee for Backman Title Services. Jenny maintains relationships with several large lenders and real estate offices. Jenny is recognized by many in the company as an excellent teacher and mentor. Many of Jenny's former assistants and employees have become valuable members of the Backman Title Services family.

Pamela Miller

Pamela Miller began her career with Stewart Title of Utah and has been with Backman Title Services since 1989. In her work as an escrow officer Pam has attended thousands of settlements and successfully closed and funded thousands of files. Pam is the manager of Backman Title Service's West Jordan, Utah branch and supervises operations and employees there and also serves as a member of the management committee. Pam brings her knowledge and experience into every closing and she has taught and mentored several of Backman Title Service's successful escrow officers.

Tina M. Perkins

Tina M. Perkins started working in title and escrow in 1977. She worked as Title Plant Manager for Stewart Title of Utah when Backman Title Company and Stewart Title of Utah merged in 1989. A large part of the success and longevity of Backman Title Services stems from Tina's commitment to quality and her detail oriented approach. In addition to managing and supervising title plant operations, Tina has trained employees and streamlined plant operations to run at peak efficiency. Tina is also a member of the management committee for Backman Title Services and she has served as the Vice Chair of the Bluffdale City Planning Commission.

Ifi Su'a-Filo

Ifi Su'a-Filo joined the American Fork, Utah branch of Backman Title Services in 1998 after beginning his career in title in 1994. Ifi is a graduate of Ricks College in Rexburg, Idaho and he currently works in marketing and sales. Ifi's clients benefit from his positive attitude and well as his background in title searching and experience with public records. Ifi also serves as a member of the management committee.

Candida Su'a-Filo

Candida Su'a-Filo started her Title/Escrow career in 1990. She learned to search, obtained a Title license in 1992 and later managed Title operations. She obtained an Escrow license in 1993 and joined the Escrow Staff of the American Fork, Utah branch of Backman Title Services in 1998. She works as an Escrow Officer and manages the American Fork Escrow Staff. Her Title experience has been helpful in her work with clients in residential and commercial development. Candida also serves as a member of the management committee.

Michael Brinkerhoff

Michael Brinkerhoff has worked with Backman Title Services since 1993 where he began in territory marketing and sales. Over a decade ago Mike transitioned into escrow where he has gained a loyal clientele. Mike's responsibilities include working as the office manager in the Bountiful branch and as a member of the management committee. Mike has also served as the affiliate member for various industry groups and he is also a licensed Continuing Education Instructor for Real Estate.

Scott Lundberg

Scott Lundberg is an attorney and is a licensed title and escrow agent. He has represented mortgage servicers in foreclosure, bankruptcy, eviction, deficiency, lender liability, title and related matters since 1978. He was educated at Brigham Young University (BA, Economics 1975) and the University of Chicago (JD 1978). He is a member of the Utah State Bar Association, the American Bar Association, the American College of Mortgage Attorneys and the Commercial Law League of America.